Alliant International University
Open Search
Open Navigation
group of students at scrum board

Credentials

Ingrid Coke

Alliant Faculty Member
Biography

Dr. Ingrid Coke is a Math Facilitator, adjunct professor, and professional development leader with more than 20 years of experience in teaching and instructional leadership. She has served as a middle and high school teacher, school-based math coach, and district curriculum facilitator, supporting educators in enhancing mathematics instruction and student learning. Dr. Coke is an active member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and serves as a Secondary Learning Leader with a statewide teacher development organization, designing and facilitating professional learning experiences for educators.

She teaches Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice V: Math Pedagogy and 21st Century Approaches, preparing beginning and experienced teachers to strengthen content knowledge and apply innovative teaching practices. Dr. Coke has presented at regional and national conferences and led numerous workshops focused on problem solving, mathematical reasoning, and equitable instruction.

Her professional interests focus on mathematics pedagogy, teacher professional growth, and equitable teaching practices. She explores how collaborative learning, problem solving, and culturally responsive approaches deepen students’ mathematical understanding and engagement. Dr. Coke enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time at the beach, where she finds balance and inspiration.

Professional Interests

Dr. Coke’s professional interests center on mathematics pedagogy, equitable teaching practices, and teacher professional growth. She is also interested in designing professional learning models that empower educators to integrate 21st-century skills and global perspectives into math instruction.

Education and Certifications
  • Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in University and College Teaching
  • M.Ed. in Mathematics Education
  • B.Sc. in Physics
  • National Board Certified Teacher – Mathematics (Early Adolescence)
  • Educational Leadership Certification – Principal License
Courses
  • EDU62340–Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice V: Math Pedagogy and 21st Century Approaches
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field

Dr. Ingrid Coke has over two decades of experience advancing mathematics teaching and learning through research-based instructional leadership, professional development, and teacher coaching. As a Secondary Learning Leader with a statewide teacher development organization and an active member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), she designs and facilitates professional learning experiences for educators. Dr. Coke has presented at national and regional conferences, led workshops on mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and equitable instruction, and mentored early-career teachers to strengthen classroom practice and student engagement.

Lauren Gonzalez

Lauren Gonzalez
Biography

I have been in education for twenty-four years, teaching every age, from infants to doctoral students. My experience includes working with a range of learning abilities and needs including those within the General Education classroom, Special Education, English Language Learners, and Gifted & Talented. My degrees include a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, M. Ed with a focus in General Education, and an Ed. D in Early Childhood Education. 

I enjoy attending professional development and researching many topics, such as diverse literacy practices and DEI in the classroom.

Professional Interests
  • DEIB
  • Multicultural Competence
Education and Certifications

BS: Interdsciplinary Studies, MEd.: Education, Ed.D Early Childhood Education. Certifications: General Ed EC-4, Special Education, ESL, Gifted& Talented, TESOL, CLASS, CDA PD Specialist

Adrian Zappala

Adrian Zappala
Biography

Dr. Adrian Zappala holds over 25 years of experience in Education, having served in teaching and leadership roles in both P-12 and higher education, across all modalities, including on-campus, hybrid, and online. He is truly honored to have had the opportunity to impact the lives of many, as education is the key to success. His academic background is diverse and intersects with fields such as teaching, educational leadership, organizational leadership and management, and post-secondary education. 

Professional Interests
  • Artificial intelligence and assessment of student learning
  • Competency-based education for adult learners
  • Organizational leadership and management in educational settings
  • Educator professional development in the context of adult learning theory
  • Distributed (remote) working and learning environments
Education and Certifications
  • Ph.D. - Post-Secondary and Adult Education
  • MBA - Business Administration
  • MA- Teaching
  • MSED- Educational Leadership
  • Professional Certifications in School Administration, School Business Administration, Principal, Supervisor, Teacher (Elementary Education, Secondary Social Studies, Special Education)
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field

Dr. Zappala has had numerous conference presentations and associated publications over the past 20 years in topics related to post-secondary and adult education, teacher education, professional development, graduate education, research methods, and organizational leadership and management. He remains an active presenter at national and international conferences on intersecting topics related to Education.  He is also of professional service to numerous professional organizations and boards spanning across all sectors of Education.

Tanya MacMartin

Tanya MacMartin
Biography

Dr. Tanya MacMartin has been a university professor and a middle school science teacher for more than 20 years. She specializes in STEM education for students of all ages and has developed and implemented hands-on science instruction and experiences for all students with all abilities. She strives to support teachers with best practices for inclusive environments in both K-12 and higher education. She has served on several leadership panels and is passionate about making STEM curricula accessible to the diverse population of students in all grades.  

Dr. MacMartin enjoys creating a curriculum that encourages students to choose their own passions and paths to learning. She leads and collaborates with all educators to design a learning experience that harnesses students’ strengths and interests yet supports standards-aligned content and practices.

Professional Interests
  • STEM education with an emphasis on best practices using MTSS.  
  • She serves as a leader in higher education by sharing innovative practices that blend online learning with personalized instruction through the flexibility of a digital learning platform.
Education and Certifications
  • Ed.D., Organizational Leadership
  • M.Ed., Cross-cultural education
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • Science Supplemental Credential
  • B.S. Biology
Courses
  • Clinical Practice
  • Content Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking for Teachers
  • Digital Instruction for Teachers in Alliant's Educational Doctorate program
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field

Cynthia Pancer

cynthia pancer
Biography

Dr. Pancer is experienced in both business and educational leadership, and served as the Vice President of Education for many companies, as well as a public school principal and founder of a preschool. Most recently she founded an online K-12 school--a free public charter school that uses the Internet to connect teachers with students who study at home. Dr. Pancer's background includes 20 years of designing educational software, and working with schools around the country to make technology integral to both teaching and learning. She is fascinated with all types of technologies, and all levels of learners, from preschoolers who use digital cameras to record a science project such as potatoes sprouting or guppies giving birth, to high school students who use the Internet to help explorers climb Mt. Everest, or help scientists find the keys to longevity in Okinawa. Dr. Pancer is especially interested in projects that connect students with adults or other children who share their interests and passions for learning, but who do not share the same location, culture, or even language.

Professional Interests
  • Virtual learning
  • Teacher preparation
  • Charter schools
  • Blended learning
Education and Certifications
  • EdD Computer Education
  • MA Educational Psychology
  • BA Multiple Subject
Courses
  • EDU 6235  Content Knowledge & Instructional Practice I: Elementary Methods

Peter Byun

peter byun
Biography

Dr. Peter Byun graduated with a Ph.D. in Linguistics with a focus on second language acquisition (SLA) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign after he received his two MA's in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and in linguistics from the same university. He taught various groups of English Language Learners and Korean language learners as well as TESOL master and doctoral students. He also worked as an ESOL coordinator in a preservice teacher education program and developed various TESL/TEFL certificate and master programs. His research interests include input, interaction, output, automaticity, and authenticity in SLA, and the development of TESOL/TEFL programs.

Professional Interests

His research interests include input, interaction, output, and automaticity in SLA, and the development of TESOL/TEFL programs.

Education and Certifications
  • Ph.D. in Linguistics, SLATE  (Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education)
  • Secondary Level Teacher Certificate (Korea)
Courses
  • Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice III: Teaching English Learners
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Kelch, K., Byun, J., Cervantes, S., & Seterah, S. (Eds.). (2021). CALL Theory: Applications for Online TESOL Education (2nd ed.). Hershey, PA: IGI Publishers.
  • Perren, J., Kelch, K., Byun, J., Cervantes, S., & Seterah, S. (Eds.). (2018). Applications of CALL Theory in ESL and EFL Environments. Hershey, PA: IGI Publishers.
  • Byun, J. (2017).  "The effect of the PBS documentary The New Americans on the TESOL training of preservice teachers." International Journal of TESOL and Learning, 6(1&2), 1-17.
  • Byun, J. & Cavanaugh, T. (2015). Ebooks and ESL/ELL students.  In Terence Cavanaugh’s eBooks for Elementary School (pp. 177-186). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.
  • Byun, J. (2013). "The analysis of conversation topics in a tutoring context." Journal of the Korea English Education Society, 12(3), 91-100.
  • Byun, J., & Kim, J. (2013). "Homestay: What factors contribute to second language learning?" English 21, 26(1), 267-291.
  • Byun, J., & Cho, Y. (2013). "Evaluation of VanPatten’s input processing theory as a Theory of instructed second language acquisition." The Journal of Korea Knowledge Information Technology Society, 8(1), 95-106.
  • Byun, J., & Kim, J. (2011). "Designing a teaching method of blended English language instructions using web 2.0 technologies." The Journal of Korea Knowledge Information Technology Society, 6(6), 121-126.
  • Byun, J. (2011). "Power law of practice in SLA through computer technology." The Journal of Korea Knowledge Information Technology Society, 6(5), 1-8.
  • Byun, J. (2010). "The forgotten roles and new roles of output in Second Language Acquisition." The Journal of Korea Knowledge Information Technology Society, 5(6), 51-64.
  • Byun, J. (2009). "Skill-specificity in the acquisition of automaticity in L2." The Linguistic Association of Korea Journal, 17(3), 57-78.
  • Byun, J. (2007). "Processing Instruction and Skill-specificity: In which direction should they go?" The Linguistic Association of Korea Journal, 15(1). 15-35
  • Byun, J. (2003). "Syntactic changes of Korean through Englishization." Harvard Studies In Korean Linguistics, X.319-330.
  • Byun, J. (2001). "Some idiosyncratic characteristics of Korean personal pronouns." Harvard Studies In Korean Linguistics, IX, 265-274.
  • Byun, J., & Ryu, S. (1994). Final Tests. Seoul, Korea: Chunjae Kyoyuk. (English practice test book)
     

Publications (Non-peer reviewed, but through an Editorial Process)

  • Byun, P. (2019). "Developing speaking fluency through meaningful communicative activities with authenticity." The English Connection, winter edition. 
     

Peer-Reviewed Presentations

  • Byun, J. (Accepted). The innovative use of cultural and authentic materials for ESOL. Will be presented at the 2023 CATESOL State Conference, College of Alamada, C
  • Byun, J. (2023, April). Commercials and signs as ESL/EFL teaching tools. Presented at the 30th 2023 KOTESOL international Conference & PAC2023, Seoul, Korea.
  • Byun, P. (2021, October). Athenticity-based activities through the application of culture and technology. Presented at the 2021 CATESOL State Conference, Online.
  • Byun, P. (2020, November). Commercials in media as an ESL/EFL teaching tool. Presented at the 2020 Asia TEFL International , Koyang, Korea.
  • Lee, S., & Byun, P. (2019, October). Lessons learned ESL professionals to inspire the TESOL community. Presented at the CATESOL Annual Conference, San Jose, CA.
  • Byun, P. (2019, July). The innovative use of authenticity in TESOL in challenging times. Presented at the 2019 Joint International Conference, Seoul, Korea.
  • Kelch, K., & Byun, J. (2018, December). Normalizing professional development in graduate TESOL program. Presented at the 2018 CATESOL Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.  
  • Byun, J. (2018, October). Speaking fluency development through the application of linguistics and authenticity. Presented at the 2018 KOTESOL international Annual Conference, Seoul, Korea. 

Start on your path to succeed on purpose

Request Information

  • 1
    Select Interests
  • 2
    Provide Information