Below is a sample of the types of organizations for whom I have worked. The list is not exhaustive. The roles or responsibilities I have had (or continue to have) for the parties cited include board member, keynote speaker, professional development provider, creative and technical writer, mathematics content expert, mathematics education expert, consultant, national judge, video writer and performer, math-show creator and performer, etc.

This page ends with a sample of authentic testimonials from CEOs, directors, principals, curriculum specialists, producers, teachers, students, TV/video viewers, etc.

CLIENTS

Organizations

       International:

• The International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI)
• The International Satellite Corporation (INTELSAT)
• The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
• Schools Around the World/Council for Better Education (SAW/CBE)

National:

• The National Science Foundation (NSF)
• The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• The Mathematical Sciences Education Board (MSEB)
• The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
• The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
• The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA)

TV, Film and Video

• Discovery Education
• The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
• Center City Film and Video (CCFV)
• The Annenberg Corporation for Public Broadcasting (Annenberg/CPB)
• The Teaching Company

Foundations and Consulting Groups

• The Annenberg Foundation
• The MATHCOUNTS Foundation
• The Cafritz Foundation
• The McKenzie Group

Universities and Colleges

       Universities:

• Frostburg State University in Frostburg, MD
• Georgetown University in Washington, DC
• George Mason University in Fairfax, VA
• James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County, MD

Colleges:

• Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA
• J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA
• Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, VA
• Virginia Highlands Community College in Abington, VA
• Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, VA

Public and Private Schools

Numerous public school systems in the Washington Metropolitan area, including:

• The Alexandria City Public Schools (VA)
• The Arlington County Public Schools (VA)
• The Fairfax County Public Schools (VA)
• The Prince William County Public Schools (VA)
• The Baltimore City Public Schools (MD)
• The Montgomery County Public Schools (MD)
• The District of Columbia Public Schools (DC)

Numerous private schools in the Washington Metropolitan area, including:

• Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, VA
• Blessed Sacrament School in Washington, DC
• Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA
• Georgetown Day School in Washington, DC
• Lycée Rochambeau (French High School) in Bethesda, MD
• Maret School in Washington, DC
• Mater Dei School in Bethesda, MD
• McDonogh School in Baltimore, MD
• Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, MD
• Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, MD
• Paul VI High School in Fairfax, VA
• Saint Stephens and Saint Agnes School in Alexandria, VA
• Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC
• Woods Academy in Bethesda, MD

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TESTIMONIALS

From International/National Organizations

“Dr. Neagoy, Thank you for a fantastic presentation at the MATHCOUNTS national competition.  The portions I was able to observe were fascinating and I heard glowing remarks from Foundation Board members, parents, mathletes and engineers alike.  That’s quite an accomplishment from such a diverse group!”

                                                                                                                                                                      President, National Society of Professional Engineers

“Monica, I kept meaning, but do not think I ever did, tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation--it was just great in both content and delivery with style.”   

Senior Advisor, Directorate for Education and Human Resources,

The National Science Foundation

“Monica, Let me take a moment to extend my warmest gratitude to you.  It has been a remarkable pleasure to work with you over the past two years.  Your willingness to spend as much time as necessary providing us with valuable guidance and support is something we have valued immensely.  … You handled your work with us with the highest degree of professionalism, and you embodied the true meaning of the phrase "public servant."  We also appreciated your incredible passion for helping the students we aim to serve.  Needless to say, you will be missed.”

                                                Vice President, the College Board 

“In my many interactions with her in her capacity as NSF program officer, she was always the consummate professional. But she really was even more than that. I found her to be always responsive to my questions, and I greatly valued her wise suggestions, which invariably were on target and helped improve my own thinking. It was clear that she gave far more than 100% to her work. She demonstrated a passion and commitment to the improvement of mathematics education … Her motivation always was to help improve ideas and plans for the benefit of children.”

Math/Science Specialist, Research for Better Schools

From TV, Film and Video

“It was a delight to see your enthusiasm for math, and integrating it into the arts.”

Producer, Discovery Education

 “Dr. Monica Neagoy is a critical thinker who approaches challenges with a determined passion, supported by a lifetime devoted to her love of learning and teaching. The dedication with which she tackles her endeavors is punctuated by a profound ability to combine impeccable attention to detail with insightful enthusiasm.”

Producer, Center City Film & Video 

“Dear Dr. Neagoy:  Thanks for the Quality!

While channel surfing yesterday, I bumped into a television discussion by you on chaos and fractals.  (The TV show appeared to be the last in a series entitled "Mathematics: What's the Big Idea?")  I was spellbound by the clarity, enthusiasm and philosophy of your presentation.  Any brief talk that weaves connections between the history of mathematics, Bertrand Russell and Marilyn vos Savant is sufficiently eclectic to intrigue me and to resonate with me in ways that I shall retain for a later time.”

Professor, School of Engineering, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA 

“Monica did an excellent job as the on-camera content guide for our 8-part video workshop, “Math: What’s the Big Idea?”  Her clear communication of the material combined with her understanding of the needs of teachers made the workshop a resounding success.”

Program Manager, Annenberg/CPB Channel

“Dr. Neagoy: You are a great teacher! I am working my way through the Algebra 1 tapes you did for the Teaching Company and they are great. …  Be well.  Thank you for your outstanding work on the Algebra 1 tapes.”

Viewer of the Teaching Company Videos, Cumming GA

From Foundations and Consulting Groups

“I have seen Monica at work in a variety of settings.  ...as a national judge and national speaker for the MATHCOUNTS Foundation ... as an NSF panel facilitator ... on stage in a theater production she also wrote and directed ... and I know this to be true… Monica has an incredibly rare blend of intelligence, compassion and creativity that enables her to inspire young mathematicians and give mathematics a sense a style, elegance and magnetism whenever she speaks of it.  She gives mathematics a face it so desperately needs.”

                                                Deputy Director & Director of Education, MATHCOUNTS Foundation

From Universities and Colleges

“Monica, Thanks for a fabulous talk!”

                                                                Mathematics Professor, California State University, San Bernardino 

“Monica, We certainly enjoyed our time with you.  I had sooooo many folks tell me, Thursday night at VVCTM and today, how much they enjoyed your talk.  One elementary teacher told me it was by far the best meeting she had ever attended!”

Mathematics Professor, James Madison University, President of VVCTM (2005) 

“Hallo Monica, I am still thinking of your presentation in Uppsala [Sweden] where you showed us the mathematics of beauty and the beauty of mathematics… Your presentation was excellent. And I think it is the kind of thing one should show to all one's students as a motivation. Thanks again. Best wishes.”

Professor of Mathematics/Applied Mathematics,

Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education,

Potchefstroom, South Africa 

“Dear Dr. Neagoy,

I wanted to write you personally to thank you again for your visit to UNL. Your presentation on the TPC and  the Informal Science programs was excellent and very informative and I heard many great comments from the faculty who attended. But what I most want to thank you for is the time you spent with our journalism students. As you know, the program we are developing in communicating science to the public is in its formative stage, but we believe this is a very important and neglected area of science education, and we feel that this program has the potential to greatly influence the public's perception of science. Your gracious decision to give an impromptu talk to the 40 journalism students did more to advance the program than anything we have yet done. Your passion for math and science and your ability to communicate the excitement to be found in these disciplines was infectious. You generated an incredible amount of interest and excitement in the students -- it was evident on their faces and in their comments to their professor following your talk.

You are truly a wonderful ambassador for the NSF and for math and science education. I hope we can bring you back to UNL in the future and share you with more of our faculty and students.  Thanks again for visiting our campus.”

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

From Public and Private Schools

“Dr. Neagoy, I attended your keynote speech last night and your workshop today: I could go on listening to you for weeks!” 

Teacher attending the 2005 California Math Council-North Annual Conference at Asilomar

“Monica is a rare and exceptional teacher whose dynamic presentation and engaging manner makes mathematics come alive.  She entices even the most reticent to become actively involved in classroom discussions.”

Mathematics Curriculum Specialist, Alexandria City Public Schools 

“... I have never been as awed and inspired by mathematics as I was when I first understood the mathematics behind fractals …  Monica not only introduced this fascinating field to us, but did so in a very clear, exciting, and understandable way. ... I am now pursuing my doctoral degree at Stanford University.  I attribute my success in being admitted to such a prestigious school in part to Monica’s encouragement, guidance, and her teaching, especially in the area of multimedia and its place in mathematics education.”

Former Middle School Teacher, District of Columbia Public Schools

“Thank you for coming to Rock Eagle. I think we get ourselves so involved in life that we forget why we love mathematics! To hear you was to remember my love of mathematics and why I am teaching! I shared my time at Rock Eagle with my students and family. I told them about a "beautiful mathematician," who not only was pleasing to look at but the real beauty was in her heart.”

 High School Teacher/Organizer (who invited me to give a keynote address)

 2005 GCTM Annual Conference, 4H Rock Eagle Conference Center, GA

“Monica,

Your presentation on the Mathematics of Beauty and the Beauty of Mathematics  was AWESOME!”

Elementary School Teacher/Einstein Fellow, National Science Foundation

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