Regina M. Mistretta, associate professor in The School of Education at St. John's University, strives to help forward the field of mathematics education through teaching, research, and service efforts that address the needs of students, teachers, administrators, and parents. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses concerning mathematics methods, science methods, and instructional technology. As a result of the professional development services she provides, Regina to date has interacted with 17 Pre-k to 8 learning communities encompassing approximately 225 teachers, 20 administrators, and 5300 multi-cultural non-public school children of the metropolitan area.