Mary Ann Jacobs

• On-going Action Research: with EDUC 403 students

• 2016 Jasper Summer Research Scholars  - Project Idea: Using Engineering Hands-On Projects to Teach Middle and High School Mathematics – Faculty Advisor for Catherine Meagher, Manhattan College.

• 2014 Jasper Summer Research Scholars – Project Title – Literacy and Resiliency: Tackling Math Word Problems at In-Tech Academy - Faculty Advisor for Emily Ude, Manhattan College

Publications

• Jacobs, M.A. & Cooper, B. S. (2016). Action Research in the Classroom: Helping Teachers Assess and Improve their Work. Latham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
• Jacobs, M.A. (2015). By their pupils they’ll be taught: Using critical incident questionnaires as feedback. Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice 21, 11-24.
• Ladda, S. & Jacobs, M. A. (2015). The A, B, and C’s of literacy:  Interdisciplinary is key! Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance86 (8), 5-7.  
• Jacobs, M. A. (2015). Catholic school mentoring for mission and ministry.  In C. McCray & B. S. Cooper (Eds.), Mentoring with Meaning: How Educators Can Be More Professional and Effective (pp 49-68), Latham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
• Jacobs, M.A., Ude, E. & Toscano, L. (2014). Math in motion: Learning math in a physically active environment. Journal of Physical Education and Sports Management 1(2), 1-8.
• Jacobs, M. A. (2014). Independent study as action research: learning from experience. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 5(12), 65-73. http://ijbssnet.com/journals/vol_5_no_12_november_2014/7.pdf
• Jacobs, M. A. (2012). Moving from reporting grades to reporting learning: Transparency in process.  Momentum, September/October 2012, 30-33.
• Jacobs, M.A. (2012). Deep learning takes root: A commitment to improve math instruction results in a multilayered learning community. Journal of Staff Development 33(4), 36-39.
• Jacobs, M.A. (2009). The integration of technology in the self-contained classroom. In W. Merriman & A. Nicoletti (eds.). Using Technology in 21st Century Schools (pp. ) Washington, DC: National Catholic Educational Association.  
•  Jacobs, M.A. (2000). Achieving the state of the art in Catholic school teaching. Momentum, Nov/Dec 2000.
• Jacobs, M.A. (1998). Is your learning environment brain compatible? Today’s Catholic Teacher, Jan/Feb 1998.
• Jacobs, M. A. (1997). Reading remediation through the use of brain compatible instruction - publication with ERIC/CS, Summer, 1997 ED410525.
• Jacobs, M. A. (1995). Orchestrating learning through brain compatible instruction  - publication with Technology Committee of New York State Teacher Centers, Spring, 1995.

Conference Proceedings

• Shabazi, Z., Jacobs, M.A., Lehnes, A., & Mancuso, K.C. (2016, August). Designing integrated STEM education: Linking STEM teachers and learners in a K-20 Continuum. Paper presented at IDETC/CIE 2016 ASME 2016 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Charlotte, NC.
• Jacobs, M.A., Lehnes, A., Mancuso, K.C. & Shabazi, Z. (2016, June). Engineering ambassadors: Bridging the gap between engineering and education undergraduates and middle and high schools students. Paper presented at the meeting of ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA.
• Jacobs, M.A., Lehnes, A., Mancuso, K.C. & Shabazi, Z. (2016, June). Hands-on STEM lesson plans developed through engineering faculty and STEM teacher collaboration. Paper presented at the meeting of ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA.
• Jacobs, M. A., Kushner, R. (2015). Professional learning communities or powerful learning commitment? Presenter at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Convention & Expo, Orlando, FL, April 7, 2015.
• Jacobs, M.A., & Shabazi, Z. Best practices learned from Manhattan College engineering scholars training and retention STAR program. International Symposium on Lasallian Research. Minneapolis, MN: September 27-29, 2015.
• Forward looking math with backward design. Presenter at National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Annual Convention, Pittsburgh, PA, April 22, 2014.

Memberships:

• American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) – 2016
• New York State Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools (NYSCIRS) Network Team Initiative - August 2012 – present
• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) – 2012 – present
• New York State Association for Computers & Technologies in Education (NYSCATE) – 2012-present  
• Metropolitan Council for Educational Administration Programs (MCEAP) – 2010-present
• Collegiate Association for Developing Educational Administrators (CADEA) – 2010 – present
• Catholic Higher Education Supporting Catholic Schools (CHESCS) – 2010-present
• National Catholic Educational Association 1989 – Present
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - 1989 – July 2012

Certifications:

• New Jersey Permanent Teaching Certificate
• New York Permanent Teaching Certificate
• New York School Administrator/Supervisor
• New York School District Administrator
• New Jersey School Supervisor
• New Jersey School Principal/Administrator

Grants & Awards

• NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship Grant - Manhattan College Engineering Scholars Training and Retention (STAR) Center, July 2014 #1439738

• Environmental Awareness Grant $1,000.00 – Middlesex County Freeholders - -  Fall, 2007

• NCLB Staff Development Grant - $21,657.00 – Spring 2006
• Provident Bank Foundation – Grant - $10,000.00 – Science Lab – Spring, 2005
• Austin McNally Make-a-Wish Fund – in memory of a student - $6,848.00 – Summer 2006
• Our Lady of Fatima Tuition Scholarship Fund - $10,845.00 - 2005-2007

Honors

• Strathmore's Who's Who, 2015
• Cambridge Who’s Who, 2010
• Global Directory of Who’s Who, 2005
• Who's Who Among America's Teachers, Spring, 1992
• Kappa Delta Pi, Fall, 1990