BIO & RESEARCH INTERESTs

Ivey's research focuses on barriers and pathways to change in educational practice, science teacher learning, and effective practices to support teacher and student learning. Ivey research interest include geoscience education, engineering education, science teacher mentoring, and science education policy.

Research Interests:

Dr. Ivey's research interest include K-12 science teacher professional develop, engineering education, STEM Education, geoscience education, science education.

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • Professor
    Oklahoma State University, Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States1 Jul 2024 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Director, Accreditation and Certification
    Oklahoma State University System, Office of Educator Support, Stillwater, United States1 Jan 2022 - present
  • Associate Professor
    Oklahoma State University, Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States1 Jan 2015 - 30 Jun 2024
  • Education Accreditation Faculty Fellow
    Oklahoma State University, Professional Education Unit, Stillwater, United States1 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2022
  • Interim Associate School Head School of Teaching, Leadership and Educational Sciences
    Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, United States1 Jan 2017 - 1 Jan 2018
  • Assistant Professor, Science Education School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership
    Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, United States1 Jan 2009 - 1 Jan 2015
  • Graduate Research Scholar Policy Research Initiative in Science Education (PRISE)
    Texas A&M University System, College Station, United States1 Jan 2005 - 1 Jan 2009
  • Graduate Research Assistant PlantIT: Cases, Careers, and Collaborations, http://myplantit.org National Science Foundation Award: 07-37669
    Texas A&M University System, College Station, United States1 Jan 2008 - 1 Jan 2008
  • Graduate Research Assistant Planting Science http://www.plantingscience.org National Science Foundation Award: 07-33280
    Texas A&M University System, College Station, United States1 Jan 2008 - 1 Jan 2008
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture, United States1 Jan 2005 - 1 Jan 2009
  • High School Science Teacher
    MacArthur High School, Houston, TX, United States1 Jan 2002 - 1 Jan 2005
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Texas A&M University System, Department of Geology and Geophysics, College Station, TX, United States1 Jan 2000 - 1 Jan 2001
  • 9th Grade Initiative Instructor
    North Zulch High School, North Zulch, TX, United States1 Jan 2002 - 1 Jan 2002

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum And Instruction: emphasis Science Education
    Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States2009
  • Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
    Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States2003
  • Bachelor of Science, Geology (Engineering Option)
    Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States2000

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Secondary Composite Science, Grades 6-12
    Texas Department of Education2002 - 2014

FACULTY/STAFF OR STUDENT

  • Faculty/Staff

CAMPUS

  • Oklahoma State University - Stillwater

DEPARTMENT

  • Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences

FIELDS OF RESEARCH