Dr. Enrique Ortiz

Associate Professor
University of Central Florida

Enrique Ortiz received his Doctor of Education degree in mathematics education from Louisiana State University in 1987. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics education from Interamerican University, Puerto Rico, in 1976, and his Master of Arts degree in mathematics supervision from Phoenix University in 1981. He is currently an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Central Florida where his primary teaching duties include teaching mathematics methods courses to undergraduate and graduate elementary education majors. Dr. Ortiz has presented research papers and workshops at state and national mathematics conferences and has published in mathematics education journals. His current educational research interests include the use of technology and manipulatives to teach mathematics concepts and skills, and the assessment of students strengths and weaknesses in mathematics.