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• Doctor of Education - Mathematics Education, Columbia University Teachers College, New York, N.Y. 4/90
• Master of Education - Mathematics Education, Columbia University Teachers College, New York, N.Y. 6/81
• Master of Arts - Mathematics Education, Columbia University Teachers College, New York, N.Y. 6/80
• Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York, 1/77
• Administration and Supervision, New York State Certification, Manhattan College, New York 12/86

Research interests include mathematical problem-solving

Currently working with Dr. Sisi Li (Mathematics Professor) on an article focusing on geometric probability and coding.

The School of Education of �鶹����
Associate Professor, Department of Secondary Mathematics Education, 2010-Present
• Responsibilities include teaching graduate students mathematics education courses with a focus on teaching and learning mathematics at the secondary level
Curriculum Development (�鶹����, 2011-Present)
Developed and wrote the following course syllabi in mathematics education and mathematics content:
• Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools
• Mathematical Problem-Solving in Secondary Schools
• Action Research in Mathematics Education
• Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Secondary School Mathematics
• Enriching the Curriculum of Secondary School Mathematics
• Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Assessment in Secondary Schools
• Problem-Based Learning in Secondary School Mathematics
• History of Mathematics
• Advanced Euclidean Geometry

PUBLICATIONS

• Farber, W., Li, C., “The Unbirthday Problem: What is the probability that the birthdays of n people will have at least one missing month?”, MathAMATYC Educator, February 2016, Vol. 7 Number 2. https://amatyc.org/page/EducatorFeb2016
• Farber, W., Posamentier, A., Germain-Williams, Thaler, B., “100 Commonly Asked Student Questions in Math Class, Grades 6-12 and Answers that Promote Mathematical Understanding”, Corwin Press, December, 2013  https://sk.sagepub.com/books/100-commonly-asked-questions-in-math-class
• Farber, W. (2012) “Using Item Analysis as a Tool to Inform Mathematics Instruction in the Middle School Classroom: A Model of Data-Driven Instruction.” Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, 53 – 60, 73        https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277092476_Using_Item_Analysis_Data_as_a_Tool_to_Inform_Instruction_in_the_Mathematics_Classroom_A_Model_of_Data-Driven_Instruction

• Awarded 'Educator of the Year' 2018 by Education Update
• Inducted into the NYS Supervisors of Mathematics Education Hall of Fame

GRANT AWARDS AND PROGRAMS
• Principal Investigator and Author, National Science Foundation (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program - Mathematics Education Intensive Residency Program (MEIRPro)
(April, 2017 – Present)

• Appointed Mathematics Education District Representative for Westchester County, New York (2019 – Present) by The New York State Association of Teachers of Mathematics

• Co-authored and developed: Fifth Graders Who Code-A Partnership Initiative between The School of Education of �鶹����, the Yonkers Public Schools, The Yonkers Public Library (January, 2019-Present)
• Authored and developed the 'Race-To-the-Top' New York State awarded 2.4 million dollars to establish a �鶹���� graduate residency program in mathematics education for the Yonkers Schools. (2011-2015)
• Co-Authored with Yonkers City School District– Mathematics and Science Partnerships Professional Development Grant–(New York State Education Department)–2014-2016