She currently teaches mathematics courses for preservice elementary school teachers as well as preservice secondary mathematics teachers. Previously, she served as the Director of Research for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics where she worked on several publications including, Focus in High School Mathematics: Reasoning and Sense Making and co-edited Focus in High School Mathematics: Fostering Reasoning and Sense Making for All Students. She continues to work with NCTM as a volunteer. Dr. Quander received a Master’s degree in mathematics from University of Arizona and a PhD in Mathematics Education from University of Georgia.