Nanette Seago

Overview

Nanette Seago is a nationally recognized leader in mathematics professional development. As a Senior Research Manager for the Mathematics team, she has designed, developed, and researched mathematics professional development materials nationally.

For over 25 years, she has served as the principal investigator (PI) or Co-PI for seven National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded projects and one Institute of Education Sciences (IES) project. Seago has over 45 publications, which include video-based professional learning materials, a book, and numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed articles. She has presented her work and research at national and international conferences.

Before joining WestEd, Seago was a Regional Director for the California Mathematics Renaissance. As a former mathematics teacher and mathematics professional development leader, Seago is committed to designing, developing, and researching video-based mathematics professional development to create flexible, authentic, and high-quality professional learning opportunities for mathematics teachers. Her ultimate aim—and passion—is to impact historically marginalized mathematics learners.

Education

• Supplemental Authorized Teaching Credential in Mathematics, University of California, Riverside
• Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, California State University, San Bernardino
• BA, University of California, Los Angeles

Select Publications

Seago, N., & Knotts, A. (2021). Impact of the design of an asynchronous video-based learning environment on teacher noticing and mathematical knowledge. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(4), 190–206.

Seago, N., Knotts, A., & Carroll, C. (2021). Design and impact of flexible asynchronous online video-based mathematics professional development. NCSM Journal, 22(1).

Seago, N., Koellner, K., & Jacobs, J. (2018). Video in the middle: Purposeful design of video-based mathematics professional development. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 18(1).

Seago, N., Jacobs, J., Driscoll, M., Nikula, J., Matassa, M., & Callahan, P. (2013). Developing teachers’ knowledge of a transformations-based approach to geometric similarity. Mathematics Teacher Educator, 2(1), 74–85.

Seago, N., Jacobs, J., Heck, D., Nelson, C., & Malzahn, K. (2013). Helping teachers understand geometry: Results from field testing the learning and teaching geometry professional development materials. Professional Development in Education. 40(4), 627–653. 

Honors, Awards, and Affiliations

Recipient of the WestEd Paul D. Hood Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field (2022)

Advisory Board Member Project AIM, North Carolina State University (2015–2019)

NCSM Board of Directors Awards Chair (2013–2015)

Committee Member, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards 2000 Technology Committee (1997)