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.
In this interactive session, participants will explore how data science can transform K–12 math classrooms into spaces where students investigate meaningful questions about their world. Using a justice-centered approach, we will examine structures that empower students to collect, analyze, and communicate data stories tied to their communities, cultures, and lived experiences. Leave with ready-to-use tasks, tools, and frameworks that deepen reasoning, elevate student voice, and build agency. Access session resources
Juggling lesson planning, engaging students, and staying current with best practices can feel overwhelming—especially when you're new to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics membership. This session will help you get started by exploring NCTM’s Classroom Resources page and showing you how to access its extensive library of free, high-quality materials. Discover interactive tools and instructional plans designed to spark curiosity and deepen student understanding, and leave with practical strategies for integrating these resources into your daily teaching. Access session resources
Juggling lesson planning, engaging students, and staying current with best practices can feel overwhelming—even for experienced National Council of Teachers of Mathematics members. This session focuses on exploring NCTM’s Classroom Resources page, highlighting a range of high-quality materials and how to use them effectively in your classroom. Discover interactive tools and instructional plans designed to spark curiosity and deepen student understanding, and leave with practical strategies for integrating these resources into your daily teaching. Access session resources
In this session, we’ll explore the power of Notice and Wonder using resources from NCTM Classroom Resources. We’ll start with a quick look at how to access these materials, then focus on practical ways to use Notice and Wonder to engage middle and high school students in meaningful mathematical thinking. Access session resources
Explore how to transform math tasks from procedural to meaningful. Engage with rich, discourse-driven tasks that promote reasoning, equity, and student voice. Leave with practical strategies and tools to design impactful MS/HS math experiences. Access session resources
In a world where data is abundant and AI can generate instant answers, how do we design learning experiences that center student thinking, voice, and agency? This interactive workshop explores how educators can empower all learners through authentic data investigations, storytelling, and discourse-rich routines. Access session resources
Explore how to transform math tasks from procedural to meaningful. Engage with rich, discourse-driven tasks that promote reasoning, equity, and student voice. Leave with practical strategies and tools to design impactful MS/HS math experiences. Access session resources
Juggling lesson planning, engaging students, and staying up-to-date on best practices can feel overwhelming. NCTM can help! We offer a comprehensive library of engaging and effective classroom resources specifically designed for NCTM members. In this presentation, you’ll explore a curated collection of online interactives and instructional plans designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Additionally, you’ll find a library of valuable resources aimed at helping mathematics teachers and educators stay current with educational trends. Join us as we explore NCTM’s extensive online Classroom Resources collections tailored specifically for the secondary classroom. Access more resources.
This session explores engaging virtual lessons for grades 6-12. Experienced Dwight Global teachers showcase live lesson structures, emphasizing active student involvement through opening activities, smooth transitions, participation opportunities, collaboration, and effective formative assessments, fostering self-reflection.
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The session gathers the implementation of PBL to promote interdisciplinary learning in a 6-12 online school classroom. Using The Pit and The Pendulum, experienced teachers will share the instructional design and successes of application, demonstrating how interdisciplinary learning between English and Science is enhanced through PBL assessments.
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