These are powerful words that I heard when attending the Teachers Development Group annual math professional development conference in Portland, Oregon.This has become my mantra. These words are desperately needed in the current political and educational climate. As educators of mathematics, we are uniquely positioned to disrupt and challenge the status quo and to provide […]
Continue ReadingEvery instructional decision I make is based on that sincere fundamental belief – I believe in you – regardless of age, ability, skin color, or socio-economic status. I like to tell the story of when I began teaching. I was assigned to a class of 28 fifth graders, many of whom were “a problem.” The […]
Continue Reading“If you’re like most people, each January goes something like this: You choose a problematic behavior that has plagued you for years and vow to reverse it. Thus begins the litany of imperfections to be perfected commonly known as “New Year’s Resolutions.” All of which are typically off your radar by February… The challenge is […]
Continue ReadingWhy am I learning this math – the age old question! As a society, we readily understand why we need to learn how to read. We have a good grasp on how print impacts the ability to function as a productive adult. We may even understand the value of the arts as a means of […]
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