Senior Project Manager, The Math Forum, NCTM
I'm a native Californian (born in San Pedro) and I think of myself as a middle school mathematics and computer teacher because from 1973 – 1977 and 1987 – 2000 that is what I did! I taught at Frisbie Junior High School and later Frisbie Middle School in Rialto. I joined the Math Forum staff full time on June 26, 2000. I’m very interested in helping students and teachers approach problem solving as a process. The goal is not to be over and...
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Master Teacher Fellow, Math for America LA
I devoted the first ten years of my teaching career to becoming great at formative assessment. I dreaded the summative assessment because I already knew exactly how my students would perform and, worse, I did not want to spend time "grading." Now, with my colleague, Meghan McGovern, I am excited to give summative assessments. They provide deeper insights than formative assessments can. I truly enjoy reading my students' responses.
Teacher, Mattawan Consolidated Schools
I'm passionate about having students understand the concepts, not just be able to do them!
The Math Forum at NCTM
I'm the longest-tenured staff member of the Math Forum. I worked on the project that produced the first version of the Geometer's Sketchpad® dynamic mathematics software and was a consultant for Key Curriculum Press for many years. My current work focuses on the development of children's problem solving skills and increasing their willingness to engage in and make sense of mathematics. My first Ignite talk, “Ever Wonder What They'd Notice...
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Teacher on Special Assignment, Mathematics, Downey Unified School District
I am a math coach in Downey, California. I love learning, learning about learning. I am one of the co-founders of OpenMiddle.
Downey USD
I am a secondary math teacher specialist in Downey USD. I share lessons and ideas on math education at robertkaplinsky.com. I am also the co-founder of openmiddle.com. You can follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest at @robertkaplinsky.
PD Facilitator and Curriculum Writer, Center for Mathematics and Teaching
I'm passionate about helping promote student engagement in the math classroom. I work with teachers to help them find ways they can breathe more life into math curriculum by creating a classroom culture of inquiry, collaboration, and exploration.
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Math Teacher/Co-Chair/ToSA, Canyon Crest Academy, San Dieguito UHSD
Co-Founder, LiemnNate
I'm a high school teacher in South Los Angeles. I am a Math for America Master Teacher Fellow. And I am a new father.
Mathematics Consultant, Tulare County Office of Education
Founder and CEO, Metamorphosis Teaching Learning Communities
I have worked at all levels of the system as an employee of the NYC DOE. As a consultant in coaching and leadership I have worked across the USA and Canada, grades K-12, with teachers, principals and district level supervisors, and I'm passionate about educators learning to collaborate and challenge the status quo. Talk to me about whatever you are passionate about.
LAUSD
