Regina M. Mistretta, Ed.D.

Professor
Advanced Certificate, School Building Leadership, St. John's UniversityEdD, Mathematics Education, Teachers College at Columbia UniversityMS, Mathematics Education, Brooklyn CollegeBS, Childhood Education and Mathematics, St. John's University
Professor of Childhood/Mathematics Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.D., Teachers College at Columbia University
M.S., Brooklyn College;
B.S., St. John's University

Greetings!
I am a professor of teaching and learning with over 35 years of experience in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and public and private institutions of higher education. My academic and professional focus centers on Mathematics Education, Teacher Preparation, and Family and Community Engagement. I also greatly enjoy facilitating professional development for in-service teachers and administrators in Pre–K–12 educational settings.

In my leadership roles in higher education—including Program Coordinator, Assistant Chair, and Associate Dean—I have worked to energize faculty to collectively advance programs of study steeped in clinical experiences and related research. I emphasize collaboration, patience, and inclusivity, and guide initiatives with a structured yet flexible approach.

Teaching Interests

Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Mathematics Teacher Preparation and Professional Development
Family and Community Mathematics Engagement

Research Interests

Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Mathematics Teacher Preparation and Professional Development
Family and Community Mathematics Engagement

Courses Taught

EDU
799
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
EDU
1006
METHODS OF TEACHING MATH
EDU
1011
HUMAN RELATION & MULTICULTURAL
EDU
1066
MATH CONTENT FOR ELM SCH TCHRS
EDU
7137
CUR TRENDS/RES/ASSMT TEACH MTH
EDU
7891
INDEPENDENT STUDY - CURR & INS
EDU
8007
FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES

Select Publications

Journal Articles

Mistretta, R. M. (2017). Conversations with Family Members about Math. Lincoln, Illinois: School Community Journal. vol. 27, pp. 181-200.

Books

Mistretta, R. M. (2016). Parents matter: Supporting your child with math in grades k through 8. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Mistretta, R. M. (2015). Using teacher inquiry for knowing and supporting parents with mathematics. Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Mistretta, R. M. (2008). Teachers engaging parents in mathematical learning: Nurturing productive collaboration. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.