Dr. Julie Thiele
Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, 2016
Kansas State University
Content Emphasis: Mathematics Education
Dissertation: Grading Practices and Mindset Development: The Growth of Both
Advisor: Dr. Sherri Martinie
M.A. Mathematics for the Middle Grades 4-8, 2009
University of Northern Iowa
Project: L to J: Strategies to Improve Computation Skills
Advisor: Dr. Bridgette Stevens
B.S. Elementary Education, 2004
Kansas State University
Middle Level Mathematics Endorsement
Elementary Professional License, K-9, Kanas State Board of Education
Mathematics, Professional License, 5-9, Kanas State Board of Education
2020-present - Wichita State University
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Teacher Apprentice Program™ Leadership Team: Instructional Coordinator
Success Coach Mentor
CI 402M - Instructional Strategies, Assessment and Classroom Management: Elementary Mathematics
2018 - 2020 Kansas State University
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track: Elementary Education
EDEL 463 - Teaching Mathematics: K-6, Global Campus
EDEL 463 - Teaching Mathematics: K-6
EDCI 760 - Action Research in Education
EDCI 791 - Teaching Science and Math in the Elementary School, Global Campus
EDCI 786 - Learning Oriented Instructional and Grading Practices to Support Redesign
EDCI 827 - Theoretical Models of Mathematics Teaching and Learning
2017-2018 Kansas State University
Instructor: Elementary Education
EDEL 463 - Teaching Mathematics: K-6
EDEL 460 - Practicum: K-6, University Supervisor
EDCI 827 - Theoretical Models of Mathematics Teaching and Learning
2016-2018 Kansas State University
Instructor: Elementary Education
EDCI 791 - Teaching Science and Math in the Elementary School, Global Campus
2016-2017 Kansas State University
Mathematics Instructional Coach
Project Achieve: Effective Teaching Practices that Support Student Mathematics Learning
2013 – 2016 Kansas State University
Graduate Teaching Assistant
EDSEC 538 - Secondary Mathematics Methods
EDSEC 539 - Practicum in Mathematics Methods
EDSEC 586 - Teaching Internship in Secondary Schools, Clinical Instructor
EDSEC 405 - Middle Level Education
EDEL 585 - Teaching Internship in Elementary Schools, University Supervisor
Cedar Rapids Community School District
2006-2012
Eighth Grade Mathematics Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School
Eighth Grade Algebra 1 Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School
2008-2010
Social Studies Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School
2006
Level 1 Special Education Teacher, Grades K-5, Johnson Elementary School
2005-2006
Level II/III Multi-Categorical Mental Disabilities Teacher, Grades 6-8, Roosevelt Middle School
Thiele, J. & Bogdon, O. (2020). Renovating Science Professional Development to Meet Teachers’ Needs. Association of Teacher Education Kansas: The Advocate 25(2), https://doi.org/10.4148/2637-4552.1135
Clark, J., Porath, S., Thiele, J. & Jobe, M. (2019). Action Research. Press books. https://kstatelibraries.pressbooks.pub/gradactionresearch/
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2019). Transforming Math Education through Revitalization of the PDS Model. School-University Partnerships 12(3), 83-94.
Thiele, J. (2017). Students’ perceptions of grading practices and impacts on mindset development. Association of Teacher Education Kansas: The Advocate 23(5), 50-58.
DeForce, M., DeHoff, M., Martinie, S., Scoggins, J., Sylvester, A., Sylvester, D., Thiele, J. (2015). Activating common core essentials. Sublette, KS: Southwest Plains Regional Service Center.
Virtual Early College Academy: Promoting institutional resilience and student access to higher education through virtual, work-based dual enrollment learning opportunities. (2020, under review). Funding Source: United States Department of Education, Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity Grants Program ($1,873,598). PI: Ashlie Jack, Co-PI: Julie Thiele, Wichita State University.
Computational Thinking Infused Mathematics for Educators. (2019, not funded). Funding Source: National Science Foundation STEM+C ($2,473,345). PI: David Allen, Kansas State University, Co-PI: Julie Thiele, Craig Spencer, Spencer Clark, Nathan Bean, Kansas State University.
Mobilizing STEM for Community Outreach: Meeting Place-Bound, Rural, and Diverse Populations in their Neighborhoods. (2018, not funded). Funding Source: National Science Foundation AISL ($1,474,460). PI: Sherri Martinie, Kansas State University, Co-PI: David Allen, Julie Thiele, Eleanor Sayre, Kansas State University.
Connecting STEM and agriculture teachers to improve 21st century skills of secondary graduates. (2018, not funded) Funding Source: United Stated Department of Agriculture ($149,910). PI: Jonathan Ulmer, Kansas State University, Co-PI: Gaea Hock, Brandie Disberger, Jackie Spears, and Julie Thiele, Kansas State University.
Undergraduate Elementary Education, Year 2. (2018) Funding Source: Kansas State University ($44,560). Program Development Funding Agreement. PI: Todd Goodson, Course Developers: Lori Levin, James Alberto, Jennifer Ruffley, Della Perez, Lotta Larson, Jill Wood, Julie Thiele, and David Allen.
Kansans can excel in math and science. (2017) Funding Source: Kansas State Department of Education ($538,739). PI: Julie Thiele, Kansas State University, PI: Ollie Bogdon, University of Saint Mary, Co-PI: Sherri Martinie, David Allen, Andrew Bennett, Craig Spencer, Kansas State University and Jana Craig-Hare, University of Kansas.
STEAM outreach activities. (2017) Funding Source: Kansas State University ($500). STEM Family Nights planning, materials and implementation. PI: Sherri Martinie, Kansas State University, Co-PI: Julie Thiele and James Alberto, Kansas State University.
Thiele, J. (2021, under review). Engaging Pre-service Teachers and Impacting their Beliefs on Teaching and Learning Mathematics. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference and Expositions
Wood, J., Thiele, J., Goodvin, S., Roberts, L. (2021, accepted). Flexibility and Grace: How We Can Help Students Meet Internship Requirements Without a Classroom. Association of Teacher Education Annual Meeting, February 18.
Martine, S. & Thiele, J. (2020). The story of problem solving: Looking pack and moving forward. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference and Exposition, Virtual, August 18.
Thiele, J. (2020, accepted, conference cancelled). Creating Real-World Learning Situations in Your Elementary Math Classroom. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference and Exposition, April 2.
Thiele, J. (2020, accepted, conference cancelled). Implementing real-world learning experiences to provide students equitable learning and assessment opportunities. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, March 30.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2019). Can you hear what your students are thinking? Making effective decisions based on those thoughts. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, CA, April 6.
Bogdon, O. & Thiele, J. (2018). Minding teachers’ mindsets: Impacts of professional development promoting a positive school climate for learners. Critical Questions in Education Conference, Kansas City, MO, Oct 29-30.
Thiele, J. (2016). Encouraging the struggling learner's mindset through reform grading practices. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Innov8, St. Louis, MO, November 17.
Thiele, J. (2015). Equitable grading practices: Research in a PDS. National Association of Professional Development Schools Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 5-8.
Thiele, J. (2020). Creating real-world learning situations in your elementary math class. Garden City Public Schools, Garden City, KS, Jan 31.
Thiele, J. Fast, M, & Peterson, J. (2020). Multidimensional approach to mathematics. Garden City Public Schools, Garden City, KS, Jan 31.
Thiele, J. (2019). Creating real-world learning situations in your elementary math class. Kansas State Department of Education Mathematics Regional Training, Hays, KS, Oct 14.
Thiele, J. (2019). Creating real-world learning situations in your elementary math class. Kansas State Department of Education Mathematics Regional Training, Salina, KS, Oct 7.
Thiele, J, & Fast M. (2019). Standards/competency based instructional and grading practices. Kansas State Board of Education Meeting, Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka, KS, Sept 11.
Thiele, J. & Sharlow, L. (2019). Emphasizing elementary math in a PBL environment. Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, Kansas State Department of Education, Wichita, KS, June 17-18.
Thiele, J., Sharlow, L, & Thompson, D. (2019). Creating real-world learning situations in your elementary math class, Training of trainers. Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka, KS, May 29-30.
Thiele, J. & Fast, M. (2019). Learning Oriented Grading Practices. Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka, KS, March 26.
Thiele, J. & Schriener, S. (2019). Incorporating Quality Tasks and Meaningful Discourse in Math Instruction. Kansas State Department of Education Mathematics Regional Training, Manhattan, KS, Feb 18.
Thiele, J. & Fast, M. (2018). Encouraging a Growth Mindset through Effective Grading Practices. KSDE Annual Conference, Wichita, KS, Oct 17.
Thiele, J. & Schreiner, S. (2018). Growing Students Mindsets through High-Quality Mathematical Tasks. Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Manhattan, KS, Oct 8.
Thiele, J. (2018). KSDE mathematics professional development: Kansas math standards, effective mathematics teaching practices, instructional resource adoption process. Kansas State Department of Education, DeSoto Public Schools, Shawnee, KS, April 23.
Thiele, J. & Goodheart-Peterson, J. (2018). Encouraging a growth mindset through effective grading practices. Kansas State Department of Education Mathematics Leaders, Hutchinson, KS, February 20.
Thiele, J. & Schreiner, S. (2018). Building procedural fluency: Fractions and Geometry. Kansas State Department of Education Mathematics Regional Training, Junction City, KS, February 12.
Thiele, J. & Schreiner, S. (2017). Evidence vs inference: Tools to elicit true student thinking. Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Topeka, KS, October 16.
Martinie, S & Thiele, J. (2017). Building procedural fluency, Training of trainers. Kansas State Department of Education, Maize, KS, May 30-31.
Thiele, J. & Cunningham, A. (2017). Geometry and functions secondary Mathematics Instruction. Kansas State Department of Education Mathematics Regional Training, Girard, KS, February 27.
Thiele, J. & Cunningham, A. (2016). Geometry and functions secondary mathematics instruction. Kansas State Department of Education Mathematics Regional Training, Dodge City, KS, November 1.
Thiele, J. & Martinie, S. (2016). The productive struggle is real: Supporting productive struggle in learning mathematics. Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Maize, KS, October 14.
Thiele, J. & Cunningham, A. (2016). Geometry and functions secondary mathematics instruction, Kansas State Department of Education Mathematics Regional Training, Leavenworth, KS, October 4.
Martinie S. & Thiele, J. (2016). Principles to actions: Ensuring mathematical success for all. Shawnee Mission School District USD 512, Shawnee, KS, September 29.
Thiele, J. (2016). Exploring and aligning middle and high school statistics and probability standards. Kansas State Department of Education Kansans Can Impact Institute, Hays, KS, July 6-7.
Thiele, J. (2016). Practical strategies to improve student learning in mathematics. Kansas State Department of Education Kansans Can Impact Institute, Emporia, KS, June 14-15.
Martinie, S. & Thiele, J. (2020-2021). Year-long literacy institute: Supporting mathematical literacy using discourse routines. Manhattan-Ogden Public School District, Manhattan, KS, Sept 28, Nov 9, Dec 14, (Jan 25, March 8, 2021).
Thiele, J. (2019). Curriculum resource adoption process based on key shifts in math education. Riley County Grade School, Riley, KS, Oct 9.
Schreiner, S & Thiele, J. (2019). Conceptual understanding and differentiation within Eureka Math, Rock Creek School District, St. George, KS, Sept 16.
Martinie, S., Thiele, J., Whitley, J. (2019). Math teaching practices that promote reasoning and problem solving. Garden City Public Schools, Garden City, KS, June 12-14.
Thiele, J. & Sharlow, L. (2019). Incorporating Quality Tasks and Meaningful Discourse in Math Instruction. Baldwin City School District, Baldwin, KS, April 22.
Thiele, J .(2018) Encouraging a growth mindset, K-2. Riley County Grade School, Riley, KS, Dec 12.
Thiele, J .(2018) Encouraging a growth mindset, 3-5. Riley County Grade School, Riley, KS, Dec 5.
Thiele, J. (2018). An introduction to math professional learning communities. Skyline School District, Pratt, KS, August 28.
Thiele, J. & Schreiner, S. (2018). Implementing high-quality tasks while maintaining cognitive demand and a growth mindset in your mathematics classroom. Clay County School District, Clay Center, KS, August 13.
Thiele, J. (2018). Building procedural fluency through a conceptual understanding: The CRA approach. Olathe Public School USD 233, Olathe, KS, May 31.
Thiele, J. & Martinie, S. (2018). Maintaining cognitive demand while implementing high quality tasks. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, May 30.
Thiele, J. & Martinie, S. (2018). How to implement high-quality tasks in your middle and high school classroom. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, May 30.
Thiele, J. & Martinie, S. (2018). How to implement high-quality tasks in your elementary classroom. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, May 30.
Schreiner, S & Thiele, J. (2018). Implementing Eureka Math: Module and lesson structures and purposes. Centralia, KS, May 29.
Thiele, J. & Schreiner, S. (2017). Developing a growth mindset in your math classroom. Clay County School District, Clay Center, KS, December 8
Thiele, J. & Schreiner, S. (2017). Engaging your professional learning community. St. George Elementary School, St. George, KS, August 15.
Thiele, J. (2017). What’s your mindset? Clay County School District, Clay Center, KS, August 11.
Thiele, J. (2016). Implementing effective mathematics teaching practices. Manhattan-Ogden School District USD 383, Manhattan, KS, December 6.
Thiele, J. (2016). Exploring and integrating geometry and functions secondary mathematics instruction. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, November 21.
Thiele, J. & Martinie, S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning. Morris County School District USD 417, Council Grove, KS, November 4.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning, grade 5. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, October 27.
Thiele, J. (2016). Grading practices and mindset development. Kansas State University Research & Scholarship, Manhattan, KS, October 20.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning, grade 4. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, October 13.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning, grade 3. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, October 11.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning, grade 2. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, October 6.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning, grade K-6. Manhattan-Ogden School District USD 383, Manhattan, KS, October 5.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning, grade 1. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, September 22.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning, grades 10-12. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, September 15.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning, grades 6-9. Geary County School District USD 475, Junction City, KS, September 6.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning. Morris County School District USD 417, Council Grove, KS, August 15.
Thiele, J. & Martinie S. (2016). Teaching practices that support student learning. Wamego School District USD 320, Wamego, KS, August 12.
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, 2016
Curriculum Committee, College of Applied Studies, 2020-present
Accreditation Steering Committee, College of Applied Studies, 2020-present
TAP Retreat, 7/23-7/26/2020
Hot Topics, Research and Scholarship Committee, 2/25/2020
Growth Mindset in Your Secondary Classroom, EDSEC 538 class presentation, 2/11/19
Transfer Visit Day, College of Education, 9/28/18
Gender and Equity Issues in Math Education, EDEL 414 class presentation, 9/27/18
Kansas State University Graduate Faculty Associate, 2017-2020
Research and Scholarship Committee, 2016-2020
Graduate Student Representative, Graduate Faculty Executive Council, Kansas State University, 2015 - 2016
Professional Development Schools, Office of Field Experience, Kansas State University Video Presentations, 2015
Student Representative, Professional Development Schools Partnership, Kansas State University, 2014 - 2015
KSDE Higher Education Program Review Training, 9/23/2020
Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Executive Board, Zone 2 Coordinator
Educational Considerations Reviewer
National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Reviewer
Journal of Research in Math Education Review
KSDE Math Advisory Board and KATM Executive Board Collaboration Team
Network: An Online Journal for Teacher Research, 2018
KSDE Mathematics State Assessment Review Team, 2018
ETS Test Review, Kansas State Department of Education, 2018
Kansas State Department of Education, Mathematics State Assessment Review Team, 2018
Math Advisory Board, Kansas State Department of Education, 2016-present
NCTM Research Conference Presentation Reviewer, 2016
USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden School District, Math Curriculum Council, 2016-present
St. Luke’s Early Learning Center, Board Chair, 2014-present
USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden School District, Family STEAM night, 2017-18
USD 383 Woodrow Wilson, STEAM night, 2018
USD 475 Geary County School District, Math Excellence Team, 2016-2020
USD 475 Junction City Middle School External Assistance Team, 2016-2020
Phi Delta Kappa
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)
National Association of Professional Development Schools (NAPDS)
Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics (KATM)
Kansas Association of Teacher Educators (ATE-K)