Dr. Nicole Danishevsky

Professional educator committed to fostering academic growth, intellectual curiosity, and meaningful student engagement. Skilled in curriculum development, high-quality instruction, student mentoring, and scholarly research that advances educational excellence. Known for adaptability, reliability, and strong collaboration in dynamic academic settings, consistently creating supportive environments that promote student success.

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
• National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)
• Associated Teachers of Mathematics in Connecticut (ATOMIC)
• Connecticut Council of Leaders of Mathematics (CCLM)
• Learning Forward & ITSE
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
• Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators in Connecticut (AMTEC)

Publications:  

• Danishevsky, N. (2008). The Effect of a Piloted Single-Sex Math Class on Student Attitudes Toward Mathematics. SCSU.
• Principal Magazine submission (pending): [Title forthcoming].

TeachBrightlyInstagram Scholarship & Professional Community:

• Create reflective, research-informed content for pre-service teachers.
• Focus on math education, STEM integration, mindset, and equitable classroom practice.
• Share lesson ideas, teacher prep insights, and instructional routines.

Presentations:  

• The North Star of Leadership: Supporting Autonomy Within Scripted Literacy Programs. Accepted for ATE Annual Meeting, February 2026.
• ATOMIC Conference Proposal Submitted and under review: Stories that Count: Blending Math, Literacy, and Student Voice (with Dr. Stephanie Fumiatti, Assistant Professor SCSU).
• ATOMIC Conference Proposal Submitted and under review: Building Brilliant Number Sense: Models and Routines that Make Math Stick (with Terri Kurczewski, Director of Mathematics at Hamden Public Schools).

Professional Learning Workshop Series:  

• BOMUS School Professional Learning Sessions, New Haven — November 2025, December 2025
• Mauro-Shirden Interdistrict Magnet School, New Haven — Winter and Spring, 2026
• L.W. Beecher Museum Magnet School, New Haven — Winter and Spring, 2026
• Edith E. Mackrille Elementary School, West Haven— Winter and Spring, 2026

Completed:  

• SCSU New Faculty Training — August 21, 2025
• SCSU Book Club: Immunity to Burnout — Fall 2025 Series
• SCSU Required New Hire Training (Office of Diversity & Equity Programs) — November 14, 2025
• Fluency Matters: Reimagining Mathematical Learning — June 2025
• Counted Out Film Screening — March 2025
• ATOMIC Workshops, Omni Hotel — March 2024, 2025
• Partners for Educational Leadership: Instructional Leadership Collaborative — 2024–2025
• CCLM Dine & Discuss Events — Fall 2024, 2025
• STEM-ACT — 2024 to Present
• Universal Design for Learning Workshop, SERC — December 2023
• CCLM Workshops, Albertus Magnus College — January— 2023, 2024, 2025
• CSDE Alliance District Workshops — 2012–2023
• ACES PDSI PD & Evaluation Committee Workshops — 2012-2015
• Larry Ainsworth Standards & Assessment Series — 2012–2014
• ACES Regional Councils: Curriculum, Science, Math — 2005 to Present

Future Learning Opportunities:

• CCLM Workshops, Albertus Magnus College — January 2026
• SCSU Series on Generative Artificial Intelligence— January and April 2026
• SCSU Faculty Development Series— Exploring Self-Study for Reflective Teaching— January through April 2026
• America Teacher Educator Conference — February 2026
• ATOMIC Workshops, Omni Hotel — March 2026
• ACES PDSI — AI Certification Course for Leaders and Educators — April and May 2026

Research Interests: 

• Teacher preparation and induction programs
• Curriculum and instructional design with a focus
• Mathematics and STEM education—deepening expertise for elementary teachers
• Equitable and culturally sustaining pedagogy
• AI literacy and ethics in education

Current Projects: 

• ACES Center for Artificial Intelligence: Advancing AI-Ready Educators, Classrooms & School Systems—US Department of Education Federal Grant—Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education— Evaluation, research, and pre-service integration.
• Scholarship on leadership autonomy within scripted literacy programs.
• Mathematics teacher preparation practices, instructional routines, and number sense development.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary STEM early childhood coursework redesign.
• Honors Thesis Advisor—Study on the impact of AI and literacy.
• Professional Learning development with local schools to strengthen tier 1 instruction for all students.

ACES Center for Artificial Intelligence: Advancing AI-Ready Educators, Classrooms & School Systems

• US Department of Education Federal Grant—Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education
• Evaluation, research, and pre-service integration
• Role: SCSU Lead Consultant for Evaluation, AI Ethics Integration & Pre-service AI Literacy Development - Design and implement mixed-methods external evaluation system.
• Lead AI literacy and ethics curriculum integration for pre-service teachers.
• Present professional development in AI and computational reasoning.
• Creation of fidelity measures and data collection protocols.
• Analyze data trends to provide continuous improvement guidance.
• Support PK–16 tool testing, sandbox environments, and pilot implementation.
• Provide research support through graduate team supervision.
• Co-author publications, briefs, and annual “State of AI in Education” report.
• Contribute to statewide dissemination and educator summit events.
• Lead a regional consortium for PK-16 institutions to create learning communities around ethics and shared practices.

University Level Professionalism

• Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, SCSU School of Education Curriculum and Learning
• SCUS Graduate MAT Data Review (CULA and CAEP Accreditation)
• SCSU School of Education Undergraduate Admission Interviews
• New Faculty Trainings at SCSU
• SCSU Office of Faculty Development Workshop Series
• Burnout Immunity Book Club at SCSU
• AMTEC Virtual Professional Learning Sessions
• SCSU Faculty Mentor Program

PK-12 Level Professionalism

• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Committee
• ACES Regional Curriculum, Math & Science Councils
• District Data Teams, Curriculum Councils, Staff Development Committees
• Professional Development & Evaluation Committee (PDEC)
• High School Learning Leaders Committee
• TEAM Committee Member
• Elementary, Middle and High School Leadership Teams

TeachBrightly — Instagram Scholarship & Professional Community

• Create reflective, research-informed content for pre-service teachers.
• Focus on math education, STEM integration, mindset, and equitable classroom practice.
• Share lesson ideas, teacher prep insights, and instructional routines.
• Highlight instructional moves to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Cultivate a collaborative community of educators.

Southern Connecticut State University — August 2025–Present

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across early childhood, elementary, and secondary teacher-preparation programs.
• Support student teaching and MAT-level clinical supervision.
• Engage in department curriculum work, program improvement, and assessment.
• Co-lead statewide PK–16 AI Literacy initiative and pre-service educator preparation through federal grant partnership.
• Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, School of Education.

• EDU 319 — Integrated Mathematics, Science & Technology for Early Childhood Education
• EDU 424 — Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
• EDU 200 — Teachers, Schools & Society
• EDU 591 — Special Project in Education (Graduate)

• EDU 591 — Special Project in Education (Graduate)
• EDU 494 — Student Teaching: Science
• EDU 424 — Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
• EDU 526 — STEM for the Early Childhood Classroom (Graduate)
• EDU 593 — Student Teaching (MAT Program)
• HON 494 — Departmental Honors Prospectus/Thesis