Transform Math Class into a Community of Problem Solvers
In this episode I’m sharing with you a bit more about my story and how I’ve struggled as a teacher. I know that doesn’t sound like the most inspiring story… but hear me out! If we want to teach our students to embrace challenge, struggle, and innovate new solutions… then we have to get uncomfortable […]
In this hands on episode I’m walking you through the why, what, and how of using math warm ups to shift toward a more student centered math classroom. In this episode you will learn: 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You’ll hear it a few times in the recording […]
The Hardest Decision I’ve ever Made as a Teacher was a huge change. However, this change propelled me forward to being able to step into my purpose. On this episode I’m telling you a story about me (sharing my heart here) and how you can use change to push yourself in your goals. In this […]
You have professional goals and want to develop professionally, but maybe your school just doesn’t provide opportunities to work on your goals. It’s a common problem. Let’s brainstorm some ways we can work on our goals. In this episode you will learn: 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You’ll […]
All About the Students: Engagement Strategies to Hook Them! This episode will reflect on what it means to be engaged and who’s responsibility it is (spoiler, it’s not yours!). We will talk about engaging students through building their capacity to self regulate…. continuing to keep it student centered! In this episode you will learn: Links […]
Part 2 of our Math Discussion Series! We often hear teachers ask about the types of questions to ask during a math discussion. This is SUCH an important part of math discussions. So, let’s break down the good, the bad, and the ugly with questions about math! In today’s episode we’ll discuss: 🚃 Fun fact!! I […]
Today we will chat about how you can be purposeful in your planning for math discussions. Starting with the big goal (the standard) and working down to the questions you’ll ask! They are all connected to your plan. In this episode you will learn: 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the […]
Let’s get real clear on the question… what is a math discussion? This is the first episode our Math Discussions Series! So, let’s call this part 1 of Math Discussions! In this episode you will learn: 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You’ll hear it a few times in […]
