Daniel R. Ilaria

Dr. Ilaria

Professor of Mathematics Education

Department of Secondary and K-12 Health and Physical Education

Anderson Hall 506

Phone: 610-436-3248

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Education

  • B.S. Drew University
  • M.S. Mathematics, Rutgers University
  • Ph.D. Mathematics Education, Rutgers University

Research Interests

  • Teacher Questioning
  • Classroom Discourse
  • Impact of hand held graphing technology in the classroom

Awards

  • 2024 Teachers Teaching with Technology (T3) Leadership Award - Presented by Texas Instruments

About

Dr. Daniel R. Ilaria, Professor of Mathematics Education, specializes in secondary mathematics education and is passionate about improving pedagogical practices and building pedagogical content knowledge among teacher candidates. Dr. Ilaria serves as the Program Coordinator for secondary mathematics education and the Project Director for the WW STEM Teaching Fellowship and NSF NOYCE W.I.S.E.R grants.

With a background in teaching middle and high school mathematics in New Jersey, Dr. Ilaria has also held various supervisory roles in K-12 mathematics. He is a respected speaker on topics related to mathematics education and instructional practices. Dr. Ilaria is also an instructional coach, a T3 National Instructor, and an Illustrative Mathematics Certified Facilitator.

Dr. Ilaria's research interests include teacher questioning, classroom discourse, and the use of handheld graphing technology in the classroom. He has published several articles and book chapters on these topics, contributing significantly to the field of mathematics education. In 2024, Dr. Ilaria was honored with the T3 Teachers Teaching with Technology Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to integrating technology in mathematics education.

 

Professional Experience

  • 2020 - Present: Professor of Mathematics Education
  • 2016 - 2020: Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
  • 2011 - 2016: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
  • 2010 - 2011: Supervisor of Mathematics, 6-12, & Business, 9-12, Mahwah Public Schools, Mahwah, NJ
  • 2008 - 2010: Supervisor of Mathematics, 6-12, Ridgewood Public Schools, Ridgewood, NJ
  • 2006 - 2008: District Supervisor of Mathematics, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, NJ
  • 2003 – 2006: Mathematics Teacher, North Brunswick Township High School, North Brunswick, NJ
  • 2002 – 2003: Mathematics Teacher, Jonas Salk Middle School, Old Bridge, NJ
  • 1998 – 2000: Mathematics Teacher, Old Bridge, NJ

Selected Publications

  • Ilaria, Daniel R., Dick, Thomas, P., & Burrill, Gail. (2020). Elementary teacher candidates’ flexibility with comparing fractions. Journal of Education and Practice. Vol. 11(9). DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-9-01
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. & DePeau, E. (2018). Going beyond computations with fractions. In Quebec-Fuentes, S & Jimmerson, J.(Eds.). Instructional Leadership in the Content Areas: Case Studies for Leading Curriculum and Instruction. Chapter 2. New York: Routledge/UCEA.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R., Wilson, J. & DePeau, E. (2018). Using formative assessment to drive instruction in the middle school mathematics classroom. Instructional Leadership in the Content Areas: Case Studies for Leading Curriculum and Instruction. Chapter 9. New York: Routledge/UCEA.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. (2018). Using visible thinking routines to understand pre-service teacher knowledge. The New Jersey Mathematics Teacher, 76(1), AMTNJ.
  • Ilaria, D. (2017). The efficacy and impact of a hybrid professional development model on handheld graphing technology use. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 17(2). Retrieved from http://www.citejournal.org/volume-17/issue-2-17/mathematics/the-efficacy-and-impact-of-a-hybrid-professional-development-model-on-handheld-graphing-technology-use
  • Quebec Fuentes, S., Jimerson, J., Bloom, M., & Ilaria, D. (2017). Supervision in the content areas: Case studies for developing instructional leaders. Proceedings of the 115th annual convention of the School Science and Mathematics Association (Vol. 3). Phoenix, AZ: SSMA.

Selected Presentations

  • Burrill, Gail, Ilaria, Daniel, and Zelkowski, Jeremey (Feb 2021). Adapting Tasks to Measure Up. Virtual Presentation at Teachers Teaching with Technology Conference. Opening Session.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. (October, 2019). Making sense of word problems with the 3 reads routine. Presentation at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Nashville, TN
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. (October, 2019) TI - STEM Summit, Philadelphia, PA
  • Ilaria, Daniel R., Hobson, Samantha, & Orr, Riley. (August, 2019). Promoting discussion though math talks. Presentation at Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Harrisburg, Pa.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R & Zelkowski, Jeremy. (May, 2019). Strategies for Implementing Tasks in the Math Classroom, Part 2. Online Webinar. Texas Instruments.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R., Shrock, C. & Viktora, Steven. (May, 2019) Circumscribing Polygons: Facilitator’s Guidebook for Use of Mathematics Situation in Professional Learning. Online Webinar. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics & Texas Instruments
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. & Reinhart, Michelle (March, 2019) Building Sense Making and Conceptual Fluency for Solving Equations. Presentation at Teachers Teaching with Technology International Conference. Baltimore, MD.
  • Rinehart, Michelle & Ilaria, Daniel R. (April, 2019). Moving Beyond Think-Pair-Share: Routines for Mathematical Discourse. Presentation at the NCTM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Rinehart, Michelle & Ilaria, Daniel R. (April, 2019). Moving Beyond Think-Pair-Share: Routines for Mathematical Discourse. Presentation at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. (April, 2019). Promoting Productive Struggle in the Math Classroom. Presentation at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R., Griffith, Linda & Everett, Maria. (April, 2019). Your Role in Making Waves. Luncheon Panel discussion at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R & Zelkowski, Jeremy. (April, 2019). Strategies for Implementing Tasks in the Math Classroom, Part 1. Online Webinar. Texas Instruments.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. (November, 2018). Promoting Productive Struggle in the Math Classroom. Presentation at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Seattle, WA.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. (March, 2018). Teacher: Agent of Change. Presentation at Teachers Teaching with Technology International Conference. San Antonio. TX.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. (November, 2017). Rethinking Expressions and Equations: Implications for Teachers. Presentation at NCTM Innov8 Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Ilaria, Daniel R. & Dick, Thomas (August, 2017). Rethinking how we teach expressions and equations. Online Webinar. Texas Instruments.