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About Dustin
About Dustin
Dustin Purdy is a dynamic mathematics leader, educator, and instructional coach with 20 years of experience teaching in rural, urban, collegiate, and online settings. A former teacher in the NYC Department of Education, he has taught grades 6–12 and college-level mathematics. Dustin holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from SUNY Cortland. Currently,
Dustin serves as the Community and Belonging Coordinator and 6–12 Mathematics Teacher at Dwight Global Online School.
In these roles, he leads school-wide initiatives that strengthen personalized learning, advance instructional excellence, and cultivate inclusive, community-centered learning environments. His work centers on fostering a growth mindset and creating spaces where every student feels valued, supported, and capable of success. He has served nationally as a Math Teacher Leader in Residence with Open Up Resources, facilitating professional learning centered on problem-based and equitable instruction and is currently a Seasonal Math Professional Learning Specialist with Amplify.
Dustin is also an active member of the NCTM Classroom Resources Committee and serves on multiple AMLE committees, including Teacher Leaders, Equity, and Advocacy. Additionally, he contributed to the development of a national K–12 data science framework through Data Science for Everyone. Through his leadership and advocacy, Dustin is committed to transforming mathematics education to ensure all students experience belonging, agency, and access to high-quality instruction.
Texas Instruments Teacher Leader Cadre 2026 Cohort
Texas Instruments Teacher Leader Cadre 2026 Cohort
I’m excited to be part of the 2026 Texas Instruments Teacher Leader Cadre, a community of educators committed to advancing mathematics teaching and learning. Being selected for this cohort has given me the opportunity to learn alongside innovative educators, deepen my understanding of technology-rich mathematics instruction, and explore new ways to support teachers and students. I’m looking forward to bringing what I learn back to my classroom, my professional learning work, and the broader mathematics education community. Learn more.
Professional Learning Specialist
Professional Learning Specialist
As a Mathematics Professional Learning Specialist, I work alongside educators to make mathematics teaching more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for all students. I facilitate professional learning that connects research, instructional practice, curriculum, and technology, helping teachers translate new ideas into meaningful classroom experiences. I especially enjoy creating spaces where educators can collaborate, take risks, reflect on their practice, and leave with practical strategies they can immediately bring back to their students. Learn more.
Professional Speaking
Professional Speaking
I bring extensive professional speaking experience rooted in my work as an educator, mathematics leader, and advocate for equity, community, and belonging. I have had the opportunity to speak with educators and school communities about creating inclusive learning environments, strengthening student belonging, and using mathematics education as a pathway to opportunity and empowerment.
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Articles
Articles
Writing is one of the ways I reflect on my experiences as an educator and contribute to the broader conversation around mathematics teaching and learning. My articles explore topics including authentic and equitable mathematics instruction, technology integration, artificial intelligence, data science, student engagement, and creating classrooms where every student feels a sense of belonging. Through my writing, I aim to share practical ideas, challenge traditional approaches, and encourage educators to think differently about what meaningful learning can look like in today’s classrooms.
AMLE Five Ways to Support LGBTQIA Students This Pride Month and Beyond
In this article that I co authored with Megan Vosk and Chad Uyehara, we encourage educators to move beyond celebrating Pride Month as a single event and instead embrace year-round practices that affirm and support LGBTQIA+ students. Every student deserves to learn in an environment where they feel safe, respected, and valued for who they are. The article outlines five practical ways schools can foster that sense of belonging: increasing LGBTQIA+ visibility, honoring students' names and pronouns, implementing inclusive policies, integrating LGBTQIA+ voices into the curriculum, and serving as active allies.
My goal is to remind educators that creating inclusive schools is not about grand gestures—it is about the everyday choices we make that communicate acceptance, dignity, and care. When students know they belong, they are more likely to engage, take academic risks, and thrive. By committing to equity and inclusion every day, we can build school communities where every learner has the opportunity to succeed and be their authentic self.
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Webinars
Webinars
I’ve had the opportunity to participate in webinars and virtual professional learning experiences that bring educators together to share ideas, ask questions, and explore new approaches to teaching and learning. My sessions have focused on topics such as mathematics education, artificial intelligence, technology integration, equity, and professional learning. I enjoy using these opportunities to share what I’ve learned, learn from other educators, and contribute to conversations that help move education forward.
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Professional Committees
Professional Committees
I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve on several professional committees that allow me to contribute to the broader education community beyond my own classroom. Through my work with organizations such as NCTM and AMLE, I collaborate with educators and leaders to strengthen mathematics education, support middle grades teachers, promote equity and belonging, and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning. These experiences give me the chance to share my perspective as a classroom educator while learning from others who are working to make education more engaging, inclusive, and meaningful for every student.
AMLE Teacher Leader Committee
AMLE Equity in Middle Grades Committee (Vice Chair)
AMLE Advocacy Committee
NCTM Classroom Resources Committee
NCSM Award Reviewer
Professional Oranizations
Professional Oranizations
I’m proud to be part of several professional organizations that connect me with educators, leaders, and innovators who are passionate about improving teaching and learning. Through these communities, I continue to grow as an educator while contributing my own experiences and ideas to the field. My involvement reflects my commitment to mathematics education, middle grades learning, professional learning, equity, and finding new ways to support teachers and students.
National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
National Council for Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)
Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
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