Bradley Witzel

Biography

Brad Witzel, Ph.D., is an award-winning teacher and researcher who serves as the Adelaide Worth Daniels Distinguished Professor of Education at Western Carolina University. As a classroom teacher he worked in multiple settings teaching mainly math and science to high-achieving students with disabilities and at-risk concerns. Dr. Witzel has authored 10 books and over 60 other professional publications, developed over 20 multimedia resources, and delivered over 700 presentations and workshops. He has served as a board member consulting with several states on RTI and MTSS, served as an author/panelist on the Institute of Education Sciences RTI Math Practice Guide and as an invited reviewer of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel Final Report. Most importantly, he is a father of two, husband of an educator, and son of two educators.

Education

• Ph D, University of Florida

Teaching Interests

Special education; mathematics education; instructional interventions; research methodology; learning disabilities; multi-tiered systems of supports

Research Interests

mathematics instruction and interventions for students with learning difficulties; instructional interventions

Curriculum Vitae