Dr. Sarah K. Bleiler-Baxter
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
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Degree Information
- PHD, University of South Florida (2012)
- MA, University of South Florida (2008)
- BS, Seton Hall University (2006)
Areas of Expertise
STEM Faculty Development and Teaching Culture
I study how faculty, departments, and institutions can create teaching cultures that support instructional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement in STEM education.
Motivation, Strengths, and Reflective Practice in STEM Education
STEM Faculty Development and Teaching Culture
I study how faculty, departments, and institutions can create teaching cultures that support instructional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement in STEM education.
Motivation, Strengths, and Reflective Practice in STEM Education
My research explores how strengths-based approaches, self-determination theory, and reflective practice can enhance learning, well-being, and professional growth for students and educators.
Mathematical Reasoning and Proof in Collaborative Undergraduate Settings
I investigate how undergraduate students learn to construct, evaluate, and communicate mathematical arguments, with a particular focus on proof and reasoning in collaborative settings.
Biography
Dr. Sarah K. Bleiler-Baxter is Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University. Her scholarship focuses on STEM faculty development and teaching culture, motivation and reflective practice in STEM education, and mathematical reasoning and proof. Drawing on perspectives from mathematics education, positive psychology, and organizational change, her research examines how individuals and i...
Read More »Dr. Sarah K. Bleiler-Baxter is Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University. Her scholarship focuses on STEM faculty development and teaching culture, motivation and reflective practice in STEM education, and mathematical reasoning and proof. Drawing on perspectives from mathematics education, positive psychology, and organizational change, her research examines how individuals and institutions can create conditions that support meaningful learning, instructional growth, and flourishing. She currently serves as Principal Investigator of ACT-STEM, a National Science Foundation–funded project aimed at strengthening teaching cultures within STEM departments through peer observation, faculty learning communities, and strengths-based professional development.
