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Work History
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Chris Bolognese

Westerville

Summary

Creative and driven academic leader with proven track record in professional development, faculty mentoring and collaboration, data analytics, and student engagement. Skilled in strategic planning, accreditation, educational program management, and adapting to evolving academic needs. Known for fostering inclusive and dynamic learning environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Upper School Mathematics and Comp Sci Teacher

The Columbus Academy
01.2015 - Current
  • George S. McElroy Honorary Master Chair in Mathematics (2022 - Present).
  • Co-directed and organized an annual AP Summer Institute approved by the College Board (2023, 2024, 2025).
  • Served on an ISACS accreditation review team (2024).
  • Taught many courses with a student-centered, collaborative approach, including: Advanced Geometry, Algebra 2, Advanced Precalculus, Intro Computer Science, AP Computer Science A, Data Science, Independent Study Research Mathematics, Advanced Calculus, and AP Calculus BC.
  • Dream Big Grant recipient to travel to attend an international math conference in Oslo, Norway (2018).
  • Milt Taylor Innovation Grant Recipient for using digital simulation apps in math and science classes (2024).
  • Milt Taylor Innovation Grant Recipient for designing a data science course in our curriculum (2023).
  • Milt Taylor Innovation Grant Recipient for organizing a “math design hive” for national math teachers (2022).
  • Milt Taylor Innovation Grant Recipient for supporting a cohort of teachers to facilitate problem-posing (2021).
  • Milt Taylor Innovation Grant Recipient for creating a family math night for lower school families (2018).
  • Milt Taylor Innovation Grant Recipient for implementing problem-solving discourse in Geometry (2017).
  • Organized and coached Moody’s Mega Math Challenge resulting in one team with honorable mention (top 8%).
  • Featured in school Teacher Talk and NBC4i videos showcasing innovative use of technology.

PK - 12 Mathematics Department Chair

Columbus Academy
2015 - 2020
  • Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance mathematics instruction across all grade levels.
  • Collaborated with faculty to implement innovative teaching strategies and assessment methods.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops to improve instructional practices among mathematics educators.
  • Maintained department budget for expenditures.
  • Led K-12 mathematics department through ISACS accreditation process.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making for departmental improvements.
  • Created and implemented peer observation frameworks with administration for Upper School teachers.
  • Facilitated monthly PK - 12 departmental meetings and Upper School department meetings with a focus on enhancing student-centered pedagogy.
  • Led lower school teachers in selecting mathematics curricula.
  • Organized departmental review including visits to other schools nationally and development of a common math department vision.
  • Organized and hosted a national math conference for 90 mathematics educators from 11 states (2019).
  • Co-planned PK – 5 family math night with over 100 families participating (2018, 2019).
  • Co-founded and facilitated a monthly student math circle club for grades 4 – 8 students.
  • Organized and facilitated first cross-divisional book study focused on growth mindset in mathematics education.
  • Led the department in strategic vision work about diversity, representation, inclusion, and character development.
  • Served as community coordinator for the Upper School to facilitate discussions about diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Instructional Leader (Mathematics & Art)

Upper Arlington School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Led two computer science high school courses dual -enrolled through Columbus State, including a successful CISCO networking course.
  • Coached K – 12 teachers in use of educational technology and promoting student discourse.
  • Designed district math common assessments, pacing guides, and curriculum alignment guides.
  • Developed district “Collaborative Mathematics” website to encourage K – 12 problem solving.
  • Organized district math contests and presented regularly to elementary and middle school math clubs.
  • Built STEM partnerships with other neighboring districts, businesses, and organizations.
  • Led professional development to over three hundred district teachers focusing on data driven instruction, flipping one’s classroom, and the use of educational technology.
  • Organized and conducted parent math nights to showcase flexible thinking in elementary mathematics.
  • Analyzed and interpreted district data to guide district policy and educational decisions.

High School Mathematics Teacher

Upper Arlington High School
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Math Department Co-Chair (2012 – 2013) in charge of curriculum selection, materials inventory, master scheduling and leading monthly department meetings.
  • Taught Geometry, Precalculus, Honors Precalculus, Advanced Functions and Trigonometry, AP Computer Science
  • Successfully mentored pre-service and first year teachers in the Resident Educator Program.
  • Coauthored multiple grants to equip every math classroom with the TI Navigator System for TI-Nspire calculator handhelds.
  • Provided remediation for summer school students in Algebra 1 and Geometry: Students averaged an increase of over 30 percentage points on their summative exam.
  • Created and piloted the district’s first online summer course in Algebra 1 using digital tools.
  • Organized weekly meetings for Math Club to prepare students for state and national contests including Ohio Mathematics League, AMC, AIME, USAMO, OCTM, and OHMIO.
  • Co-designed a district-wide Algebra Proficiency Program including student objectives, sample questions for teacher use, and formative and summative assessments to measure student proficiency in algebra.

Curriculum Designer and Online Teacher

Math Plus Academy
01.2017 - Current
  • Designed middle and high school math curricula for online courses, including teacher lessons, homework assignments, and resources.
  • Created and edited mathematics courses for students grades 4 – 9, including mathematical games, math of magic, building escape rooms, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
  • Taught three-week summer courses online to students grades 4 – 9.

Math Contest Writer

Mu Alpha Theta
01.2021 - Current
  • Wrote individual and team-based high school math contests for Algebra 1 through Calculus.

Summer Online Instructor

Texas A&M University
01.2018 - Current
  • Summer online instructor for three-week Precalculus bootcamp for incoming college freshmen.

Curriculum Editor

Acceleration Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Created standards-aligned questions for middle school and high school mathematics item banks.

Online Curriculum Editor

IQITY
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Developed KPM’s (knowledge precedence maps) for K – 12 Common Core Mathematics Standards, similar to PARCC content frameworks and Engage NY documents.
  • Designed HTML pages for each of the 200 high school Common Core Mathematics Standards that detail the content contained in each indicator. Individual self-check questions were created to embody the content in the indicator.
  • Edited Calculus I & II, Precalculus, Trigonometry, and Geometry content for flow of curriculum, standards, and assessment alignment approximately 20 hours per week.

Adjunct Professor & Tutor

Columbus State Community College
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Designed and implemented small-group and full-class lessons for Math 102 (College Algebra), Math 131 (Business Calculus I), Math 132 (Business Calculus II), & Math 152 (Calculus II).
  • Designed and graded all formative and summative assessments.
  • Received highest possible rating from department observation evaluation.

8th Grade Young Scholars Coordinator

Ohio State Office of Minority Affairs
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Designed and implemented unique geometry lessons every other Saturday morning with advanced 8th grade students from local urban schools.
  • Learned and implemented Sketchpad Explorer for the iPad.
  • Lessons video-conferenced to eight sites across Ohio impacting over 200 students and their teachers.

Education

Master of Sciences - Data Science

Eastern University
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024

Master of Sciences - Mathematics

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
08.2018

Master of Education - Mathematics Education

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
08.2005

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
08.2003

Skills

  • Teaching excellence
  • Instructional leadership
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Budget oversight
  • Course design
  • Strong work ethic
  • School data evaluation
  • Attention to detail
  • Acute problem-solving
  • Diversity awareness
  • Reflective and student-centered teaching

Certification

  • Ohio Five-Year Licensure, Adolescence to Young Adult (7 – 12), Integrated Mathematics
  • National Board Certified Teacher, Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Mathematics, 2011

Awards

  • Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Awardee, 2021
  • Desmos Educator Grant Awardee, 2024
  • Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching State Finalist, 2021
  • Desmos Teacher Fellow, Fourth Cohort, 2019
  • MAA AMC 10/12 Math Contest Associate Editor, 2019
  • NCTM Mathematics Teacher Journal editorial panel member chair, 2017
  • Buck Martin State Award Winner, Secondary Teacher of the Year in Ohio, 2017
  • COCTM (Central Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics) President Elect, 2017 – 2018
  • Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI) Teacher Leadership Staff Member, 2015 – 2018
  • NCTM Mathematics Teacher Journal editorial panel member, 2015 - 2017
  • OSU Teaching and Learning Graduate Student Travel Grant Awardee, 2017
  • OSU Education and Human Ecology Travel Grant Awardee, 2017
  • OCTM Central Ohio Secondary Mathematics Teacher of the Year, 2016
  • NCTM Travel Grant Awardee, 2016
  • Ohio Mathematics Education Leadership Council (OMELC) Board Member, 2013 - 2016
  • NCTM Regional Conference Featured Speaker, Indianapolis, October 2014
  • NCTM’s Mathematics Teacher journal co-editor for featured column, Media Clips, 2015 - 2016
  • NCTM Mathematics Teacher and OCTM Ohio Journal of Mathematics Referee, Present, ARML (American Regional Mathematics League) Contest State Coach, 2014 - 2016
  • OCTM Contest Director, 2012 - 2017: Authored and organized multiple statewide mathematics contests annually.,
  • OCTM Central District Director, 2012 - 2015: Lead professional development for math educators in Central Ohio, including the development of a Mathematics Teacher Circle for middle school and high school teachers.
  • Mu Alpha Theta Contest Writer, 2014 - Present
  • PAEMST (Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching), Nominee, 2012, 2015, 2017.
  • SIEMENS STEM Institute Fellow, 2012: One of fifty STEM educators chosen nationally
  • Texas Instruments T 3 Teacher Leader Cadre Member: One of 25 teachers selected nationally to train to be a T3 instructor to other mathematics educators.
  • OCTM Central Ohio High School Teacher of the Year, Nominee, 2010
  • Upper Arlington High School Teacher of the Year, Nominee, 2010, 2011

Publications

  • “Using Technology to Make Calculus Volumes of Fun”, MathAMATYC Educator, 15(2).
  • “Building Intuition and Interest through Estimathons”, ComMuniCator, June 2023, 47(7).
  • “The Roommate Game: An Exploration of Stable Matchings”, MTCircular Math Teachers’ Circle Newsletter, Spring 2019
  • “Problem Posing: A Framework to Engage Teachers’ Mathematical Thinking and Communicating”, MTCircular Math Teachers’ Circle Newsletter, Summer/Autumn 2017
  • “Student Math Circles: Building Collaborative Places of Mathematical Inquiry Across Grades”, OCTM Journal of School Mathematics, Spring 2017, Vol 75.
  • “Writing Code to Assess Geometric Reasoning”, NCTM Teaching Children Mathematics, November 2016, 23(4)
  • “Perfect Rulers: Adding It All Up”, MTCircular Math Teachers’ Circle Newsletter, Summer/Autumn 2015
  • “The Daily Grind” & “Something is Afoul”, NCTM Mathematics Teacher, Media Clips, March 2015, 108(7)
  • “Brownie Points”, North American GeoGebra Journal, Spring 2014, 3(1)
  • “How Much Can You Bench?”, NCTM Mathematics Teacher, Mathematical Lens, February 2013
  • “Making the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines a Splash For Students”, OCTM Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, March 2012, No. 65
  • “Applying Mathematics Through Floor Plan Design”, OCTM Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, March 2011, No. 63

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

  • AP Summer Institute Participant, BC Calculus, 2025
  • Oxbridge Summer Academic Program Teaching Fellow, Cambridge UK, 2025
  • ISACS Accreditation Team Member, 2024
  • Global Math Project “Exploding Dots” Desmos Author, 2024
  • NCSSM Data Science Institute Participant, 2023, 2024
  • Phillips Exeter Anja S. Greer Mathematics Institute Participant and Session Leader, 2022 - 2024
  • Marshall University GenCyber Cyber Security Conference Participant, 2023
  • Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI) Participant, Geometry of Complex Numbers, 2021
  • Global Math Project Ambassador, 2021
  • Virtual Math Teachers’ Circle Week Organizer and Presenter, 2020
  • Visiting Team Member for External 6-12 Math Department Audit, Denver, 2019
  • Mathematics Immersion for Secondary Teachers (MIST) Table Leader and Participant, 2018
  • History and Epistemology in Mathematics Education Conference Participant, Norway, 2018
  • Southwest Ohio Desmos Institute Speaker, Kettering, 2018
  • Columbus Math Teachers’ Circle Cofounder, Organizer, and Presenter, 2013 – Present
  • Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI), Facilitator, 2015, 2016, 2017
  • International Congress of Mathematics Education (ICME 13) Participant, Hamburg, 2017
  • MOOCulus online calculus course teaching assistant and textbook editor, 2013
  • Modeling and Spatial Reasoning (Modspar), Ohio University, Participant, 2013
  • Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Collaborator with Dr. Todd Edwards, 2012
  • Teaching Statistics with Fathom, Key Curriculum Online Course, Participant, 2011
  • A.C.T.I.V.A.T.E. Java Programming Workshop, Participant, Carnegie Mellon University, 2011
  • Quantifying Uncertainty and Analyzing Numerical Trends (QUANT), Participant, Ohio University, 2011
  • Using Rich Problems to Teach High School Mathematics, Participant, Bluffton University, 2011
  • NCTM Annual Conference, Participant, Indianapolis, 2011
  • T³ International Conference, Participant, Atlanta, 2010
  • Teaching Geometry with Geometer’s Sketchpad, Participant, Key Curriculum Online Course, 2009
  • T³ International Conference, Participant, Dallas, 2008
  • Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI), Participant, 2007
  • NCTM Annual Conference, Participant, St. Louis, 2006
  • Ross Program for Secondary Teachers, Participant, Ohio State University, 2006, 2008

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

  • MAA Open Math Workshop Online Facilitator, Speaker, July 2022 - 2025
  • Math Circle Facilitator, North Carolina Math Teacher Camp, Speaker, July 2025
  • “Data about Data: Engage in an Estimathon”, Data Science Education K-12 Conference, Speaker, January 2025
  • “Using Kronecker Powers to Create Bead Art”, Bridges Math Conference, Co-Speaker, August 2024
  • “Test Your Estimation Skills with an Estimathon”, Teaching Contemporary Mathematics Conference, Lead Speaker, February 2024
  • “Exploring Expected Value with Strategic Games”, CMC North Conference, Lead Speaker, December 2023
  • “Test Your Estimation Skills with an Estimathon”, OCTM Conference, Lead Speaker, October 2023
  • “Positioning Students as Problem-Posers”, CMC South Conference, Lead Speaker, November 2022
  • “Creative Forms of Assessments in Calculus”, CMC South Conference, Lead Speaker, November 2022
  • “Positioning Students as Problem-Posers”, PCTM Annual Conference, Lead Speaker, July 2022
  • “Exploring Mathematics Teachers’ Circles with Rational Tangles”, NCTM Regional Conference, Indianapolis, IN, Lead Speaker, March 2022
  • “Positioning Students as Problem-Posers”, Teaching Contemporary Mathematics Online Conference, Lead Speaker, February 2022
  • “Connectivity Puzzles”, Central Oklahoma Math Teachers’ Circle, Lead Speaker, September 2021
  • “Facilitating Inquiry Through Student Problem Posing Routine and Assessments”, Co-Speaker, MAA Math Fest, August 2021
  • “Humanizing Mathematics Via Student-Generated Math History Plays”, Co-Speaker, MAA Math Fest, August 2019
  • “Salty Shapes: A Mini Mathematics Teachers’ Circle Exploration”, Lead Speaker, NCTM Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, April 2019
  • Park City Mathematics Institute Weekend Outreach, Math Facilitator, Duluth, MN, April 2019
  • Park City Mathematics Institute Weekend Outreach, Math Facilitator, Detroit, MI, March 2019
  • “Mathematics Teachers’ Circles: Folding Fractions as a Springboard for Problem Posing”, Lead Speaker, NCTM Regional Conference, Kansas City, MO, November 2018
  • Mathematics Teacher Circles, Central Ohio Technical College Annual Meeting, Keynote Speaker, Newark, OH March 2018
  • Montana Math Teachers’ Circle Leadership Summit, Keynote Speaker, Helena, MT, April 2018
  • Great Hearts Mathematics Symposium, “Developing a Problem Solving Culture”, Keynote Speaker, Phoenix, AZ, November 2017
  • “Problem-Posing For All Grade Bands”, OCTM Annual Conference, Speaker, Columbus, OH, October 2017
  • “Let the Kids Talk: Instructional Routines Which Promote Critical Student Discourse”, OCTM Annual Conference, Lead Speaker, Columbus, OH, October 2017
  • “Using Math Teachers’ Circles for Professional Developing With a Focus on Problem Posing”, Speaker, AMTE Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, February 2017
  • “Measuring Up: Perfect Rulers”, MAA Math Fest, Annual Conference, Lead Speaker, Columbus, OH, August, 2016
  • “Unleashing Mathematical Curiosity with Problem Posing”, OCTM Annual Conference, Lead Speaker, Sandusky, OH, October 2016
  • “Free Digital Formative and Summative Assessment Tools”, OCTM Annual Conference, Lead Speaker, Sandusky, OH, October 2016
  • “Rich Tasks: How Do You Select, Design, and Implement Them?”, OCTM Annual Conference, Lead Speaker, Cincinnati, OH, October 2015
  • “Free Digital Formative and Summative Assessment Tools”, OCTM Annual Conference, Lead Speaker, Cincinnati, OH, October 2015
  • “Teaching Problem Solving and Patterns Through Computer Science”, OCTM Annual Conference, Lead Speaker, Cincinnati, OH, October 2015
  • “Rethinking the Trigonometric Functions Using Technology”, Featured Speaker, NCTM Regional Conference, Houston, TX, November 2014
  • “Rethinking the Trigonometric Functions Using Technology”, Lead Speaker, NCTM Regional Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 2014
  • “How Many Licks? Related Rates and Tootsie Pops”, Lead Speaker, NCTM Regional Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 2014
  • “Promoting Flexible Thinking in Elementary Mathematics”, OCTM Annual Conference, Co-Speaker, Cleveland, OH, October 2014
  • “Guided Math: Differentiated Instruction for Elementary Mathematics”, OCTM Annual Conference, Co-Speaker, Cleveland, OH, October 2014
  • “Rethinking the Trigonometric Functions Using Technology”, Lead Speaker, OCTM Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, October 2014
  • “ASSISTments: Free, Formative, Functional, and Fun!”, Co-Speaker, OCTM Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, October 2014
  • “K-12 Mathematical Practices Shed Light on Teacher Evaluations”, Co-Speaker, OCTM Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, October 2014
  • “Musings of a Contest Writer; OCTM Contest Greatest Hits”, Lead Speaker, OCTM Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, October 2014
  • “Limits – Just What the Doctor Ordered”, OCTM Annual Conference, Co-Speaker, Dayton, OH, October 2013
  • “Rethinking the Trigonometric Functions Using Technology”, Lead Speaker, OCTM Annual Conference, Dayton, OH, October 2013
  • “Five Engaging Precalculus Projects using GeoGebra”, Lead Speaker, North American GeoGebra Conference, Oxford, OH, August 2013
  • “Extending the Yahtzee Problem”, Lead Speaker, OCTM Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, October 2012
  • “Extensions of the Box Problem”, Lead Speaker, OCTM Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, October 2012
  • “Teaching Logic and Problem Solving Using Computer Science”, Lead Speaker, OCTM Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, October 2012; Dayton, OH, October 2013
  • “With A Trace: Purposeful Use of the Trace Feature”, Lead Speaker, North American GeoGebra Conference, Oxford, OH, August 2012
  • “Introduction to Common Core State Standards”, Lead Speaker, Ohio Dominican University, October 2011
  • “Mathematics in the House! Real-Life Applications of Sequences & Series,” Lead Speaker, OCTM Annual Conference, Toledo, OH, August, 2011

Timeline

Curriculum Editor

Acceleration Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024

Math Contest Writer

Mu Alpha Theta
01.2021 - Current

Summer Online Instructor

Texas A&M University
01.2018 - Current

Curriculum Designer and Online Teacher

Math Plus Academy
01.2017 - Current

Upper School Mathematics and Comp Sci Teacher

The Columbus Academy
01.2015 - Current

Instructional Leader (Mathematics & Art)

Upper Arlington School District
01.2013 - 01.2015

Online Curriculum Editor

IQITY
01.2011 - 01.2013

Adjunct Professor & Tutor

Columbus State Community College
01.2009 - 01.2012

8th Grade Young Scholars Coordinator

Ohio State Office of Minority Affairs
01.2009 - 01.2011

High School Mathematics Teacher

Upper Arlington High School
01.2005 - 01.2013

Master of Sciences - Mathematics

Texas A&M University

Master of Education - Mathematics Education

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

The Ohio State University

PK - 12 Mathematics Department Chair

Columbus Academy
2015 - 2020

Master of Sciences - Data Science

Eastern University

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