[…]say realistically, many of you will not need to know how to convert from standard form to vertex form for a quadratic function, but the process and steps you learn in order to do that are going to be important for the rest of your life. To find a relationship between the A, B, C values in standard form and the A, h, k values in vertex form uses critical thinking to propose a relationship, problem solving to figure out if your proposed values make sense, and collaboration with peers to talk about the transition; all of these skills are […]
[…]students. Maria also serves as Director of Education for BCDC. In this role, she is responsible for communicating with in-country staff, conducting annual country visits and meetings, organizing professional and school protocol development, raising funds, and managing finances for an elementary school in Kiryabicooli, Uganda. Hobbies Maria enjoys hiking, teaching yoga, baking, painting, and spending time with her nieces and nephew. Academic Background Harvard University (Master of Education in Secondary Biology; Special Education Certification) University of Cincinnati (Master of Arts in English and Comparative Literature) Bellarmine University (Bachelor of Arts in Biology and […]
[…]prepare my students for the world ahead of them, cultivating intelligent citizens who will transform society for the better.” Mandi’s Story Teaching Discipline Mathematics Why Mathematics “I love that math is a fluid and active field, begging to be explored and manipulated. It can be used to describe every component of the world around us. Math is a beautiful challenge, and by studying it we train ourselves to persevere, think critically, and tackle any problem that we face.” Professional Experience Mandi previously conducted research investigating the most effective ways to incorporate 3D printing and 3D design into the mathematics classroom. […]
[…]he was hired as a job coach for students with developmental disabilities. Hobbies Matt enjoys hiking, reading, and cooking. Academic Background University of Missouri (Master of Education in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum: Mathematics Education) Messiah College (Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Teaching […]
[…]floor of all mathematical inquiry is a kind of play among and between ideas, something that can be easily forgotten or overlooked in the rarefied setting of secondary math education.” Professional Experience Before starting his public school teaching career, Tom was a founding teacher at the Breakthrough Greater Boston site, and also taught at Brown Summer High School and as part of the Poincaré Institute for Mathematics Education at Tufts University. Tom taught high school math for seven years in Massachusetts and Virginia. He was a general education mathematics teacher, a special education math co-teacher, and taught AP Research and […]
[…]currently serves as the chair of the Science Department. As a Knowles Fellow, Anthony chaired the Book Committee, worked with Kaleidoscope as a Peer Advisor, and coached through the Coaching Network. He now chairs the Professional Development Facilitators’ Collaborative (PDFC). Hobbies When Anthony is not teaching, he enjoys learning how to perfect his cooking and having his husband reap the benefits, playing and cuddling with his two dogs, Ozzie and Ruthie, and igniting his love for reading through contemporary romance novels that feature LGBTQ+ protagonists, particularly narratives that explore diverse relationships and character dynamics within this genre. Academic Background University […]
[…]of individuals over time.” Ginger’s Story Teaching Discipline Mathematics Why Mathematics “Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations or algorithms: it is about understanding.” – William Paul Thurston Professional Experience Ginger held a variety of positions with Stony Brook University, including Academic Peer Advisor, Proficiency Algebra and Mathematics Lecturer, Teaching Assistant and Math Tutor. Through these positions, she worked on developing the skills required to be an effective teacher, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving and leadership. Volunteer Experience During her undergraduate studies, Ginger worked as a dance volunteer with International Youth Fellowship. She also worked as a winter cloth distributor […]
[…]interventionist for grades 9-12, coached K-6 teachers in best practices for teaching math, and completed certification to become a school principal. She currently teaches mathematics at the college level full time, runs professional development for teachers of math in grades prek-12, acts as a consultant for schools wanting to address needs in their math department, and serves as the president of AMTNJ. She conducts math and math education research, publishes her work, and presents at conferences on local, state, regions, and national levels. Volunteer Experience Kara is the president of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of NJ. She has served […]
