Joseph Huston

Embracing a dynamic, interactive educational perspective, I have been using games, cooperative learning, and project-based learning activities to teach mathematics at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels for over 15 years. Together, my wife and I have homeschooled our 3 boys and participated as active members in a homeschool education cooperative.

I run a highly interactive classroom that promotes student participation and critical thinking. In a typical class period (my class periods are 100 minutes long), I generally limit my speaking time to two-20 minute sessions. These sessions are broken up by class projects, assignments, and explorative activities that engage the students with the material (often in small group settings).

-State of Florida Star teacher award -2 x teacher of the month (HS) -Rookie Teacher of the year (HS) -High School Student Learning Gains 83%-91% each year -Foundation Grant 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 -Lockheed Martin Academy Grant 2006-2008 -Pathfinder Innovation Award Recipient, 2018

Florida International University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance University of Central Florida, Master of Arts, Mathematics Education University of Central Florida, Doctor of Education, Higher Education

Professional Affiliations National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA), 2015-Current Florida College Learning Center Association (FCLCA), 2015-Current American Educational Research Association (AERA), 2018-2019 Toastmasters International, 2013 – 2015 Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA), 2014-2015 Florida Developmental Education Association, 2008 - 2010 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2006 - 2010 Financial Management Association, 2001 - 2004 Student Achievement Initiative, Dade County Public Schools, 2000 – 2002 Committee and Program Participation • Interest-Based Collective Bargaining Facilitator | 2020 - Current • Human Resources Flexible Work Arrangement Procedure Development Team | 2020 – Current • SSC Collegewide Survey Workgroup | 2019 – Current • Early Alert Program Development and Implementation Team | 2017 - Current • Guided Pathways Strategic Planning Team | 2019 • Human Resources Policy Review Team | 2018 • Course Design and Development Team, MAT 1100, Mathematical Applications and Understanding, SSC Mathematics Department | 2018 • FCLCA Nominating Committee | 2017 • Construction Manager at Risk Selection Team, Seminole State College | 2016 • Seminole State College Student Retention Task Force | 2014 – 2015 • Faculty/Staff Advisor, Whovian Society, Seminole State College of Florida | 2014 - 2016 • Vice President of Membership, Seminole State College Toastmasters | 2014 - 2015 • Committee Chair, Quality Enhancement Plan Advisory Board, SSC | 2014 - 2015 • Seminole State College of Florida Leadership Academy | 2013 - 2014 • Quality Enhancement Plan Development Group, SLO curricular focus | 2012 - 2013 • Project SPEAK – Suicide Prevention Program | 2010 • Salary and Wages Review Team, Salary Ranges Sub-committee, SSC | 2010 - 2014 • SACS Audit Team Committee Chair, Student Success Services, 5-year review, SSC | 2008 – 2009 • OCPS District Course Assessment Development Team | 2007 – 2008 • AVID Teacher-Mentor, Orange County Public Schools | 2006 - 2008 • Faculty Advisor, Chess Club, Colonial High School 9th Grade Center | 2007 - 2008 • Mentor, Student Achievement Initiative (Drop-out Prevention), Miami-Dade County Public Schools | 2000 – 2002 Presentations and Publications • Single and Not Ready to Mingle: The Potential Gentrification of Student Housing. Journal of Global Education and Research, Publication Pending. • Implementing an Early Alert Workflow Process in Higher Education to Enhance Retention and Student Engagement. Journal of Applied Social Science Research and Practice, Vol. 1 No. 1, 2019. • Reinventing the Mission: The Vital Role of Academic Support in the Higher Education Accountability Era. Voices of Reform: Educational Research to Inform and Reform, Vol 2 No. 1, 2019. • Comparison of Course Completion Rates in Intermediate Algebra Based on Term and Modality. International Forum of Teaching and Studies, Vol. 12 No. 2, 2016. • Treasured Partnerships: Strategic Alliances that Drive Results, FCLCA Annual Conference | 2019 • A Diamond in the Rough: Mining Data for Strategic Program Enhancements, FCLCA Annual Conference | 2019 • Breaking the Barriers: Fostering Productive Pathways to Higher Education for Students Facing Poverty, PHC | 2019 • Leveraging Contingent Faculty, A Cost-Benefit Analysis, Featured Session, AERA Annual Conference | 2018 • Implementing an Academic Affairs Early Alert Workflow, SSTLC Annual Conference | 2018 • Academic Integrity in a Virtual World, SSTLC Annual Conference | 2018 • Implementing Group-Chat in a Graduate Education Program, SSTLC Annual Conference | 2018 • Investigating the Possibilities of Course-Embedded Support, FCLCA annual conference | 2017 • From Remediation to Transformation, an Interactive Approach to Learning Support, SSC Convocation | 2016 • Strategic Planning for Innovation and Program Development, FCLCA annual conference | 2016 • High Impact Retention Strategies, SSC Welcome Back | 2014 • Teaching Across the Generations, SSC Welcome Back and Convocation | 2013 • Three-time Master of Ceremonies, Seminole County High School Mathematics Competition | 2008, 2009, 2010