1. LISA O’DONNELL SCHUEREN
3006 Amaranth Drive Tega Cay, South Carolina 29708 (704) 607-8280
MATHEMATICS
EDUCATION: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Masters of Education in Middle and Secondary Mathematics 5/02
State University of New York at Cortland
Bachelors of Science
Secondary Education in Mathematics 5/98
CERTIFICATION: Mathematics (9-12) and Middle Mathematics (6-9)
As Vice President of Curriculum Development I lead a cross functional team delivering solutions to all National
Training Network’s ( NTN’s) partners, improving student achievement from curriculum mapping through
school implementation of a standards based curriculum. I oversee the development and quality control of all
NTN products, direct the curriculum development team, coordinate development of customized solutions to
meet the unique challenges and academic goals of school partners, and collaborate with
districts/schools/teachers to effectively integrate curriculum development goals into a standards based
curriculum. I promote and expand the company’s mission of improving teaching and learning by transforming
traditional classrooms into engaging learning environments.
I have coauthored a variety of texts including: Algebraic Thinking (AT), 8 grade levels of The Key Elements to
Mathematics Success (KEMS) and The Key Elements to Algebra Success (KEAS).
I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from the State University of New
York at Cortland and a Masters of Education in Middle and Secondary Mathematics from the University of
North Carolina, Charlotte.
I began my teaching career in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District in an equity plus middle school. I
taught 7th and 8th grade mathematics and Algebra 1 classes. My experiences included special education
inclusion classes. In addition to my instructional duties, I served as grade level leader, team leader, math
facilitator, curriculum writer, mentor, and coach.
FIELD EXPERIENCE:
National Training Network (NTN) Vice President of Curriculum Development
8/04 – present
→ Executive Team
Responsibilities include:
 Develop and maintain budgets for the executive team
 Oversee the logistics and quality control of the warehouse
 Provide curriculum development input as part of the Implementation Team for districts and
schools
 Train middle and high school teachers of mathematics
 Design and present informational sessions for principals and other district personnel
 Develop strategies to fulfill the vision of NTN which include:
o expanding and broadening areas of service to schools/districts and teachers
o working collaboratively with other educational organizations and universities

2. → Director of the Curriculum Development Team
Responsibilities include:
 Design and implementation of a standards based curriculum
 Design of mathematical materials that are research based and support the diverse learning styles of
students
 Oversight and management of the start-to-finish process of providing materials in the form of
lessons, reviews, yearly planning curriculum maps and daily lesson plan Modules.
 Creation and development of online applications supporting NTN including online lesson notes,
homework, and video clips of lessons
 Management of all printing and typesetting projects
 Data analysis of school district data
 Management of writers, editors, website and warehouse personnel
→ Grants Manager
Responsibilities include:
 Investigate sources of funding through a variety of philanthropic organizations
 Research and writing grants
→ Coaching
Responsibilities include:
 Design and present professional development for teachers
 Coach teachers of mathematics grade level from K – Grade 12
 Provide Intensive Coaching for teachers of high risk students
 Model, co-teach and observe lessons
 Provide constructive feedback and strategies to teachers
 Provide teachers with training and tools to improve classroom management
 Support teachers as they implement NTN methodologies to promote student success
 Contribute developing geometry activities
 Conduct regular meetings with principals and district personnel
Adjunct Professor: Southern New Hampshire University 11/11- present
→Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Finite Mathematics
Teacher: Smith Middle School/ Marie G. Davis, Charlotte, NC 8/98-8/04
→Math Department Chair / Team Leader/ Math Facilitator
→ Geometry, Algebra and Pre-Algebra Instructor for 7th
and 8th
graders
 Implemented interdisciplinary teaching approaches to daily lessons
 Developed Cooperative Learning games and activities
→ Instructor with the Jason Foundation with Mathemagica
Student Teacher: Groton and Cortland Junior/Senior High School, NY 1/98-5/98
→ Algebra, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus Instructor
Calculus Lab Teacher Assistant: Cortland College, Cortland, NY 8/95-5/97
→Aided, assisted, and evaluated college students’ labs
→Instructed students in Principles of Calculus
HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS:
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Deans List 1994 and 1996
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society 2002