Foster Graif
Email: f-graif@bethel.edu
Job Title
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Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Math & Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences
Highlight
Dr. Graif is joining the Math and Computer Science Department to oversee Bethel's 5-8 and 5-12 math education programs. He will also oversee the MathLab tutoring center.
Started at Bethel
2020
Education
- Minnesota State University - B.S. in Mathematics Education, 2012
- University of Minnesota - M.A. in Mathematics Education, 2018
- University of Minnesota - Ph.D. in STEM Education, 2020
Biography
Dr. Graif's undergraduate work was at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he received his 5-12 teaching license. After teaching high school mathematics in southern Minnesota, he moved on to his graduate studies at the University of Minnesota, completing both a MA and PhD. His main passion lies in teacher preparation. Dr. Graif is looking forward to working with the wonderful teacher candidates that Bethel has to offer. His scholarly interests center on using proof as a teaching tool in mathematics and how teachers respond to errors during whole class discussions. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sets of twins, while hopefully finding time to go for the occasional run.