2025 Math Summit: Full Schedule

Join us for the 2025 Math Summit! Our focus is on Maximizing Potential: Transformational Math Teaching and Learning. Registration begins May 1st for this impactful day of professional development and networking through session, Book Clubs, and a Share-a-thon.

Schedules will available for Session selection soon.

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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BOOK CLUB: The Math Pact

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

Transform math teaching and learning across your school by creating a common language and aligned expectations through The Math Pact. This session, designed for middle and high school educators and leaders, explores key takeaways from the book and how to implement its principles at three levels: the micro level (classroom routines and teacher moves), the meso level (collaborative planning in PLCs), and the macro level (department-wide coherence and support structures). Participants will leave with practical strategies to promote vertical alignment, reduce confusion for students, and build collective teacher efficacy—paving the way for consistent, equitable math instruction.

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Kenya Lawrence

Math Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, Durham Public Schools

Kenya L. Lawrence is a Goodnight Doctoral Fellow in Learning and Teaching in STEM at NC State University and a Curriculum and Instruction Specialist for Durham Public Schools. In her role, she supports teachers by building their capacity to design equitable, student-centered math... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

6-12 (Secondary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Catching Fish: Lessons Learned from Doing a Data Investigation in a Secondary Classroom

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

This session examines the implementation of a data investigation with students using the data investigation process. Participants will get a brief overview of the Catching Fish data investigation which focuses on fitting functions to datasets like linear regression. The presenter will share reflections on implementing Catching Fish with students and on exposing students to bigger, messy data. Participants will be able to walk away with a concrete plan for bringing bigger data into their classroom and engaging their students in the data investigation process. Participants should bring a laptop to fully engage with the content in this session!

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Bruce Graham

Graduate Research Assistant, The Friday Institute

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

6-12 (Secondary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Engage Me! High-Impact Instructional Strategies that Transform Math Learning

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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This session will explore high-impact instructional strategies that transform math teaching and learning. Participants will engage with practices that promote student discourse, critical thinking, and deeper comprehension. Attendees will experience strategies designed to increase engagement and support diverse learners. Walk away with practical tools, templates, and ideas to implement immediately in your classroom or school to maximize student potential through meaningful, student-centered instruction.

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Haley Harrison-Jones

Assistant Principal, Wake County Public School System

Haley Harrison-Jones is an assistant principal at Millbrook Magnet High School in Wake County, where she supports the mathematics department and leads professional learning focused on effective instructional practices. With over a decade of experience in math education, including... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-12 (Secondary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Engagement: Standing and Thinking

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Tired of students with their heads down sneaking a peek at their cell phones during instruction? Frustrated that your students memorize processes and can't apply them on a test? This session will give you an engaging instructional practice that push students beyond mimicing. Based on strategies from the book "Building Thinking Classrooms"

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Samantha Bryant

Math Teacher, Wake County Public Schools

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-12 (Secondary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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From Surviving to Thriving: Empowering New Teachers and Those Who Support Them

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Supporting early-career educators is essential to building strong school communities.
In this interactive session, participants will explore strategies for helping new teachers establish a clear vision for high-quality instruction and co-create classroom norms that reflect shared values with students. We’ll address common challenges faced in the first few years—from behavior management to fostering student engagement—and practice practical approaches for navigating them with confidence.
Special attention will be given to engaging families as partners in fostering a positive, inclusive classroom culture. Ideal for mentors, coaches, and new teachers, this session offers actionable tools and a collaborative space for reflection and growth.

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Ingrid Rockhead

Facilitator, Gaston

Dr. Ingrid Rockhead is a Math Leader with over 10 years of experience in educational leadership, including five years spent supporting high school mathematics at the district level. She provides tailored professional development and coaching to secondary math teachers, focusing on... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-12 (Secondary), Teachers as Learners

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Immersive Modeling in Geometry: Teaching with GeoGebra VR in the 21st Century Classroom

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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In an era where technology continually redefines educational possibilities, virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a powerful tool to enhance conceptual understanding in mathematics. This presentation explores the transformative potential of GeoGebra VR in teaching geometric modeling, providing a multi-sensory and interactive experience that revolutionizes how students engage with spatial reasoning and geometric concepts. Grounded in both theoretical research and classroom applications, this session will showcase how virtual reality can bring dynamic models of 3D shapes, transformations, and constructions to life, making abstract ideas more tangible and accessible.

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Nixon Igunza

Graduate Student, Nc State University

I am currently a PhD student in Mathematics and Statistics Education at North Carolina State University, working on my dissertation. I have taught mathematics in Kenya, East Africa, for more than 15 years.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-12 (Secondary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Innovative Approaches to Student-Centered Math Instruction

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Discover Innovative Approaches to Student-Centered Math Instruction!
In this session, we’ll dive into strategies designed to engage students and deepen their conceptual understanding. You’ll explore hands-on learning techniques, technology tools, and creative methods to spark curiosity and enhance fluency in math. Participants will walk away with a toolkit of practical strategies that can be immediately applied in the classroom.
Get ready to transform your teaching and bring fresh energy to your math classroom in the coming year!

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Ingrid Rockhead

Facilitator, Gaston

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6-12 (Secondary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Lesson Bots & Visual Brilliance: Using Generative AI to Reinforce Math Learning with Infographics

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Reimagine math review. In this interactive session, educators will learn how to design an AI-powered “Lesson Bot” that helps students revisit math concepts and transform their understanding into dynamic visual infographics. Aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Math 1–3, this session explores how GenAI can serve as a learning partner to reinforce math concepts and skills through conversation, modeling, and visualization. Participants will leave with hands-on tools, sample prompts, and ready-to-use templates that support student engagement, content retention, and creative expression. Participants will need a laptop or smart device to engage with the resources.

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Talia Cotton

Academic Coach, Wake County Public School System

Talia R. Cotton, M.Ed.EDUCATOR, TRAINER, CONSULTANT, MENTOR, & TUTORCareer Summary18 years of Educational Experience 15 years: Teaching Experience ● 13 years: Educational/ Technology Trainer Experience 14 years: Reading/ Academic Coach Experience ● 7 years: Educational Supervisory... Read More →

Kenya Lawrence

Math Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, Durham Public Schools

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-12 (Secondary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Math in the Moment: Real-Time Strategies to Transform Student Learning

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Ready to level up your math classroom? Let’s explore simple, powerful formative assessment strategies that help you see what students know, right when they’re learning it. No matter the grade level, this session offers practical moves to spark thinking, guide instruction, and boost confidence. Perfect for new teachers and anyone looking to turn everyday moments into meaningful math learning.

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Mellisa Smith

K-12 Assessment Specialist, WCPSS

I have been in education for over 25 years, and I have been supporting teachers in my district for over 10 years. I love sharing assessment strategies that worked for me in the classroom and also helped to make math seem more attainable for students.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-12 (Secondary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Transforming Polynomials: Unlocking Algebra with Hands-On Tiles!

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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In this hands-on session, Math 1 teachers will explore how to use algebra tiles to build a deeper understanding of polynomials. Teachers will learn strategies to visually represent and simplify polynomial expressions by adding and subtracting like terms. They will also practice using tiles to model polynomial multiplication and explore how to apply these models to factoring. By experiencing these concepts concretely, teachers will be better equipped to help students make connections between symbolic and visual representations, ultimately enhancing student engagement and comprehension. This session will provide practical tools to bring polynomial concepts to life in the classroom.

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Christina Barone

High School Math Specialist, Johnston County Schools

I am a dedicated secondary math educator with 15 years of classroom experience, now serving as a math specialist supporting all high school math teachers across Johnston County. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and a Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Math Education, along... Read More →

Amanda Byrd

Middle School Math Specialist, Johnston County Schools

I am a math educator with 29 years of experience teaching mathematics grades 6 through 12. I currently work with Johnston County Public Schools as a Middle Grades Math Teaching and Learning Specialist supporting about 94 middle school math teachers. I have a B.A. in Mathematics... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-12 (Secondary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Cultivating a Positive Mathematical Mindset: Empowering Educators as Learners and Influencers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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What if transforming 6–12 math classrooms starts with how educators see themselves as learners? This interactive session from NC2ML explores how mindset shapes engaging, high-quality math instruction. Emphasizing struggle and effort as vital to learning, participants will engage in hands-on tasks and reflective practices that build positive mathematical identities. Educators will leave with research-informed strategies and tools to foster curiosity, persistence, and resilience—modeling the learner stance they hope to inspire in students.

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Melanie Richey

Principal, Southeastern Randolph Middle School, Randolph County School System

Melanie Richey is a former middle school math teacher and now a proud middle school principal with experience as both an assistant principal and principal. She has been involved with NC2ML since it launched in 2016 and is passionate about high-quality math instruction, supporting... Read More →

Alisan Royster

Math Coach, Orange County Schools

Alisan Royster is an experienced educator with 23 years in public education. She has taught math in grades 4 through 7 and has served as an elementary and middle school math coach at both the school and district levels. Currently an elementary school math coach, Alisan is passionate... Read More →

Amy Preston

Instructional Coach, Cabarrus County Schools

Amy Preston has dedicated 17 years to education, specializing in teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade science and math. Her passion for student success extends beyond the classroom as she serves as a middle school lead coach. In this role, Amy empowers teachers by guiding them in implementing... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-8 (Middle), Teachers as Learners

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Let's Play! --- Reimaging Math Instruction & Learning with Polypad

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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This session is designed to support student-centered learning by strengthening one's understanding and ability to use Polypad to enhance mathematics instruction, knowledge about strategies for teaching and modeling mathematical concepts using Polypad, integrating Polypad within instruction and learning activities, and accessing standard-based resources and activities.

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Tiffany Byrd

Teaching & Learning Coach, Durham Public Schools

Tiffany Byrd has over a decade of dedicated service in the field of education. Ms. Byrd's journey began as a middle grades math classroom teacher, where she honed her skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. During this time, Ms. Byrd has had... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-8 (Middle), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Math Manipulatives in Middle School Math

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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This session is to familiarize teachers with how to use manipulatives in middle school math instruction. Teachers without experience or novices with math manipulatives will benefit from this session. Learn how to use algebra tiles, fraction tiles, and all sorts of other items to make math instruction work for your students. Strategies here will help teachers utilize effective differentiation. techniques for students all across the academic spectrum.

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Harden Barker

Gifted Ed Specialist/MTSS Coordinator, Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools

I'm a 26 year veteran of public education, with 13 years in elementary and 12 years in middle school. My experience spans grades 2-8, math intervention, and for the past 5+ years, gifted education. In my roles as a gifted educator, I have been a classroom elective teacher, push-in... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-8 (Middle), Effective Differentiation Strategies

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Math, Mind, and Emotions: Understanding Trauma’s Hidden Impact

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Many students enter the math classroom carrying the weight of trauma—whether from life experiences or from negative encounters with math itself. This session explores how trauma impacts learning, attention, and confidence in math. We’ll discuss how traditional math instruction can unintentionally trigger anxiety and frustration, making math a source of trauma for some students. Through a trauma-informed lens, we’ll explore strategies to create a supportive, empowering environment where all students feel safe to engage, take risks, and rebuild their confidence in math. Walk away with practical tools to transform your math classroom into a space for healing and growth.

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Annah Creech

Math MCL/Math 8 Teacher, Johnston County Public Schools

My name is Annah Creech, and I am finishing my 28th year as a math educator. I enjoy teaching math and working with students and teachers. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner and a reflective teacher and coach. Every few years, something comes along and reenergizes my love... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-8 (Middle), Teachers as Learners

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Maximizing Student Potential Through Engaging Math Games and Strategies

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Unlock your students' potential with interactive games and strategies that make math engaging and accessible! In this session, you'll explore classroom-tested activities designed to boost participation, deepen understanding, and create a dynamic learning environment. Walk away with ready-to-use games, instructional techniques, and customizable templates to implement immediately. Whether you're looking to energize your lessons or maximize student success, this session will equip you with practical tools to transform your math classroom.

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Ashley Nicole Parmley

7th Grade Math Teacher, Wake County Public School System

I am a 7th grade math teacher at Mills Park Middle School. I teach Math 7 and Math 7 Plus. Prior to working at Mills Park, I taught in Pitt County Schools for three years. There I taught 6th grade math and science, as well as 7th grade math. I am a graduate of East Carolina University... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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6-8 (Middle), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Beyond the Classroom: Preparing Students for Industry Tasks with Rate of Change Applications

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Do the typical rate of change math tasks prepare students to apply their skills in today’s industry? Do we teach rate of change so students can transfer their knowledge to related workplace scenarios? Come experience four different industry applications that apply rate of change knowledge and critical thinking to solve actual industry problems. Related fields are Clean in Place Systems, High Voltage Circuit Breakers, Road Design Superelevation, and Murder Investigation. These scenarios result from various Grant Funded Projects and are classroom ready for usage.

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Jay Martin

Math Senior Professor / Grant Consultant, Wake Tech CC (retired)

I recently retired from teaching math at Wake Tech CC for 39 years. The last decade, I have been working with several grants to create and integrate industry applications into the math classroom to better prepare students for applying math skills to workplace contexts beyond the... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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9-12 (Highscool), Math Beyond the Classroom

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Tips and Strategies to support Multilingual Learners in Math Classes at High School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

How can you meet the diverse language and academic needs of Multilingual Learners (MLLs) in your classroom? I will share with you my experiences as a veteran ESL teacher who has also co-taught three different levels of math classes. It is important for all teachers to understand the diverse backgrounds of our MLLs students.

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Lisa Huffman

ESL Teacher, Wake

Lisa Huffman has been teaching ESL at a high school in WCPSS for 30 years. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and is also an accessor for NBPTS. She was a trainer for many years with the North Carolina Teacher Academy. She trained teachers to develop strategies to help English... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

9-12 (Highscool), Effective Differentiation Strategies

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Artificial Intelligence and Cheating: Elevating Instructional Practices and Academic Integrity

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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This session tackles the timely intersection of AI technology and academic integrity in Math education. Attendees will explore the capabilities and limitations of generative AI through hands-on demonstrations and interactive discussions. Together, we will analyze the ethical concerns surrounding AI use in education and practice identifying AI-generated content in student work. Participants will receive actionable tools for responding to AI misuse through role-playing real-world scenarios and practicing proactive classroom strategies while embracing its instructional potential. Join this session to reimagine academic honesty and elevate your instructional practices in the age of AI.

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Talia Cotton

Academic Coach, Wake County Public School System

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-12 (All Grades), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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BOOK CLUB: Building Thinking Classrooms

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

Building Thinking Classrooms is quite the buzz in math education! Come get your “think on” as we explore what the buzz is all about. This session will explore Toolkit 1 from Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl to create learning environments that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

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Emily Myers

Senior Mathematics Specialist, NCCAT

Emily Myers is the Senior Mathematics Specialist at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), where she leads professional learning experiences for educators across the state. With a deep passion for mathematics education, Emily brings a wealth of experience... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

K-12 (All Grades), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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BOOK CLUB: Rough Draft Math

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

Rough Draft Math: Encouraging Student Thinking and Revision in the Math Classroom

Discover the power of rough draft thinking in the math classroom. This session introduces the key ideas behindRough Draft Math and explores how creating a culture of revision can deepen student understanding and engagement. Participants will learn and practice strategies for encouraging student thinking, sharing, and refining ideas during math discussions. Real classroom tasks will be used to model these strategies in action. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win a copy of the book in our session raffle!

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Sonia Dupree

Senior Administrator for HS Math, Wake County Public School System

Starting my 30th year in math education! Taught for 8 years at Smithfield-Selma High School in Johnston County before transferring to Wake County in 2002 to help open Middle Creek High School. Taught there for 6 years before transferring to Central Services to become the high school... Read More →

Tina Gallucci

Senior Administrator, Elementary Mathematics, Wake County

I have worked in Wake County for 23 years as a teacher, teacher trainer, and most recently as the Senior Administrator for middle and elementary mathematics. I have a passion for quality math instruction, engaging tasks, and igniting the love of learning in our students!

Kathryn Goodson

K-12 Mathematics Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, WCPSS

Valencia Collins

Lynzi Daniel

Coordinating Teacher, Wake County

I have worked in Wake County for the last 18 years, both in elementary and middle schools! My background is math and I love finding new and creative ways to get students engaged!

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

K-12 (All Grades), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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BOOK CLUB: Routines for Reasoning: Fostering the Mathematical Practices in All Students

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

Joyful Thinking: Instructional Routines That Transform Math Learning
Imagine classroom routines not just for managing behavior, but for nurturing deep mathematical thinking. In this book club session, we’ll explore Routines for Reasoning by Grace Kelemanik, Amy Lucenta, and Susan Janssen Creighton—a resource that offers practical, classroom-tested routines designed to help all students, especially those who struggle, develop key mathematical reasoning skills.
Together, we will experience several of these powerful routines firsthand, including Three Reads, Capturing Quantities, Connecting Representations, and Recognizing Repetition. These routines offer familiar, repeatable structures that help students internalize problem-solving strategies, engage in the Standards for Mathematical Practice, and build confidence in their mathematical thinking.
Designed for K–12 math teachers and coaches, this interactive session aligns with the conference strands of teachers as learners and transformational math teaching and learning. Come ready to collaborate, reflect, and leave with practical tools (and if you are one of the lucky participants with a copy of the book) to support meaningful math learning in your classroom.

Speakers

Stephanie Brock

Math Specialist, Durham Public Schools

Stephanie Brock is a math specialist in Durham Public Schools with over 20 years of experience in education, she enjoys supporting teachers in strengthening math instruction through evidence-based strategies and professional development.

Alina Castillo

6-12 Math Specialist, Durham Public Schools

Alina Castillo serves as the 6-12 Math Specialist at Durham Public Schools. In this role, she provides instructional math support to schools and assists math teachers with building capacity in mathematics teaching through Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

K-12 (All Grades), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Demonstrating the Practice Standards in Digital Portfolios

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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The Standards for Mathematical Practice are an essential part of the curriculum, yet it can be challenging to provide consistent and meaningful feedback on them. By using digital portfolios, students can take ownership of their learning, selecting artifacts that demonstrate their growth and proficiency in these standards. This session will provide strategies and practical resources for how teachers can implement this approach in their instruction.

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Spencer Ziegler

Senior Data Trainer, Wake County Public School System

Spencer seeks to make educational research and data more accessible and engaging for WCPSS staff.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-12 (All Grades), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Elevate your Math Instruction

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Are you eager to enhance your math lessons and foster greater flexibility in your students' understanding of logic and reasoning? Look no further! This engaging session is designed just for you! We will provide you with innovative teaching strategies to invigorate your math instruction. Dive into the captivating realms of math talk, intriguing puzzles, and the mysteries of secret numbers! Prepare to transform your math warm-ups into something truly extraordinary—your lessons will be sharper than ever before! Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching and inspire your students!

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Andrea Hough

Instructional Facilitator, Wake County

Meet Mrs. Hough! I am a dedicated educator with over 18 years of experience in Magnet Schools, with a strong passion for inspiring teachers to lead both inside and outside the classroom. My commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment drives my efforts to support... Read More →

Jennifer Tymkin

2nd Grade Teacher, Wake County

Come and learn with the fearless leader of Team Tymkin! I am an accomplished and dynamic educator with 25 years of dedicated experience in the Magnet School setting. My passion lies in transforming learning into an engaging and unforgettable experience for my students. I endeavor... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-12 (All Grades), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Empowering Every Learner: Mastering Math with MLRs

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Educators will participate in hands-on exercises, collaborate in small group discussions, analyze case studies, and explore practical strategies for integrating MLRs into their teaching practices. Through this dynamic and engaging session, participants will leave with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support all students in mastering math concepts using MLRs. Come see how you can implement math language routines into your classroom with lots of great resources!

Speakers

Tina Gallucci

Senior Administrator, Elementary Mathematics, Wake County

Lynzi Daniel

Coordinating Teacher, Wake County

I have worked in Wake County for the last 18 years, both in elementary and middle schools! My background is math and I love finding new and creative ways to get students engaged!

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-12 (All Grades), Effective Differentiation Strategies

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Joyful Math for all Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Participate in a community of joyful math practicioners.

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Kimberly Johnson

Director, Triangle Math Teachers' Circle

Kim has been directing the Triangle Math Teachers' Circle for almost 10 years.

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K-12 (All Grades), Teachers as Learners

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Math Instructional Leadership

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

This session will explore different ways to lead in mathematics within a school and district. Participants will investigate how math leaders in different roles can establish relationships with teachers and leverage those relationships for instructional improvement at scale. Additionally, we will share information on opportunities for coaching support from NCDPI.

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Lisa Ashe

Secondary Mathematics Consultant, NC DPI

Lisa Ashe is a Secondary Mathematics Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. Prior to coming to the state department, she has been a high school mathematics teacher, a school-based math instructional facilitator and a PK-12 District Curriculum Specialist.

Tammy Lackey

K-8 Math Consultant, NC DPI

Tammy Lackey is a 6-12 Math Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Nicholas Kockmanski

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina, Greensboro

I am a former middle-grades math teacher and coach. My research focuses on mathematics coaching as a strategy for supporting improvements in mathematics teaching and learning.

Joseph Reaper

6-12 Math Consultant, NC DPI

Joseph Reaper is a 6-12 Math Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Jennifer Parker

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

K-12 (All Grades), Teachers as Learners

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Performance Assessments as Evidence of Student Thinking

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Performance assessments can be an invaluable tool for gauging whether our students truly understand the standards. They provide us with a means of measuring whether students can apply what they have learned in novel and authentic ways. This session will dive into how to implement and score performance assessments. Participants will leave with an understanding of performance assessments, experience collaboratively scoring them, and receive a handful of practical resources they can use in their classroom.

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Spencer Ziegler

Senior Data Trainer, Wake County Public School System

Spencer seeks to make educational research and data more accessible and engaging for WCPSS staff.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-12 (All Grades), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Supporting Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Using the SMPs

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This session will explore how teachers can support student thinking and reasoning by weaving the Standards for Mathematical Practice into instructional practice. Participants will investigate how the SMPs can be leveraged to increase equitable access to high quality math teaching and learning.

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Lisa Ashe

Secondary Mathematics Consultant, NC DPI

Jennifer Parker

Tammy Lackey

K-8 Math Consultant, NC DPI

Tammy Lackey is a 6-12 Math Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Joseph Reaper

6-12 Math Consultant, NC DPI

Joseph Reaper is a 6-12 Math Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-12 (All Grades), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Using Cognitive Science Research to Enhance Our Instruction

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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As educators, it’s our job to deliver content in an effective and efficient manner, yet too often we use practices that are not aligned with how the brain actually processes and stores learning. This session will be a collaboration between the presenter, who will share practical cognitive science research, and the participants, who will make connections to mathematics instruction.

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Spencer Ziegler

Senior Data Trainer, Wake County Public School System

Spencer seeks to make educational research and data more accessible and engaging for WCPSS staff.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-12 (All Grades), Teachers as Learners

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Visualizing a Vision for High-quality Equitable Math Instruction

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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If you were asked to picture ideal math instruction in an elementary classroom what components might your vision include? What might students and teachers be doing? This session will explore instructional vision and why it’s important to teaching and learning, especially for high-quality, equitable mathematics. While we unpack vision in the context of K-5 math, unveiling and exploring vision is important to any content area or grade level. In this session we will engage in drawing our visions of high-quality equitable math instruction, share how the drawing task has been used state-wide in various contexts, and consider how the drawing task can be transferred to your context.

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Catherine Schwartz

Professor, Mathematics Education, East Carolina University

Professor of Mathematics Education and Interim Director of the STEM Center

Ashley Whitehead

Associate Professor, Appalachian State University

Ashley Whitehead is the Associate Professor of Mathematics Education and the Director of Elementary Education

Katie Baker

Associate Professor, Elon University

Katherine Baker, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor of Education at Elon University. She supports prospective teachers in their mathematics education and instruction that explores students’ mathematical thinking.

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K-12 (All Grades), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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"Small Habits, Big Impact: Daily Routines That Work"

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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In this exciting session, we'll explore how simple daily routines can make a big difference in your math class!

Learn how to kick off each day with fun, quick activities that get students thinking about math right away.
Discover routines that help students practice key math concepts.

We'll show you how to facilitate routines and ask questions that encourage student thinking. Learn how these routines can support conceptual understanding and fluency, while building mathematics confidence in students.

Join us to learn how small daily habits can have a big impact on your students' math skills and enjoyment!

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Robin Hiatt

K-5 Math Teaching and Learning Specialist, Johnston County Public Schools

Robin is a K-5 Math Teaching and Learning Specialist with Johnston County Public Schools, where she supports teachers with math professional development and curriculum implementation. She received her B.S. degree in elementary education from East Carolina University and M.Ed. from... Read More →

Christie Harding

K-5 Math Teaching and Learning Specialist, Johnston County Public Schools

Christie is a K-5 Math Teaching and Learning Specialist with Johnston County Public Schools where she supports teachers with math professional development and curriculum implementation. She has been in public education for 26 years as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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BOOK CLUB: Activating Math Talk

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Activating Math Talk: Discourse in the Math Classroom by Paola Sztajn, Daniel Heck, and Kristen Malzahn. The goal of this lesson is to introduce participants to strategies for fostering rich mathematical discourse in the classroom and to explore the key ideas from the book.

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Noa Stuchiner

Director of Elementary Math and Science, CHCCS

Activating Math Talk

Susan Appelquist

k-5 Instructional Math Coach, CHCCS

Activating Math Talk

Vangela Eleazer

k-5 Instructional Math Coach, CHCCS

Activating Math Talk

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Building Balanced Assessments to Maximize Impact

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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When selecting evidence of student learning, what story about their learning is being told through their work? The primary goal of a balanced assessment system is to improve student learning by providing teachers with valuable information about a student's understanding and needs. What does 68% actually mean against the standard? Will this grade help me to see what the learner understands? With a quality assessment, a grade can determine accurately the journey of the learner. Participants will be provoked to rethink how and why balanced assessments are necessary and learn how to provide targeted, differentiated support to students.

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Shemika Banuelos

Instructional Coach, Johnston County Public Schools

Shemika Banuelos earned her BA in Psychology with K-6 certification from Meredith Collegeand later obtained a Master’s in Curriculum and Developmental Supervision from North Carolina State University. Mrs. Banuelos has spent most of her career teaching all subjects in grades 3-5... Read More →

Clarice Williams

Elementary Math Teacher, Johnston County Public Schools

Clarice Williams is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Psychology and Education and has been teaching for 23 years. Her range of experience spans from 1st grade to 6th grade, primarily in upper elementary grades. She has worked in both the private and public sectors... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Building the Foundation with Base Ten Blocks

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Teachers will exlore the use of base ten blocks to build conceptual understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Focus will be on supporting student learning with hands on, visual learning rather than procedural methods. Teachers will walk away from this session with practical strategies that they can use in their classrooms immediately.

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Stephanie Brock

Math Specialist, Durham Public Schools

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Elevate Your Math Game

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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In this session educators will be introduced to various high impact strategies that will enhance student engagement. Teachers will explore various data and curriculum resources to drive their instruction, better understand, and apply, the progression of skills to strengthen their daily math lessons and routines. Teachers will walk away with strategies that can be readily applied to their classroom lessons.

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Jennifer LeGoullon

Teacher/3rd grade, Wake County Public Schools

My name is Jennifer LeGoullon. I am an educator of 22 years, and currently teach 3rd grade at Sycamore Creek Elementary School in Raleigh, NC. I have served in various leadership roles including the Partners for Mathematics Learning Initiative from 2008-2011, and I am a National Board... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Teachers as Learners

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Enthusiasm Flips the Switch in Math

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Enthusiasm Flips the Switch in Math: In this session, we will explore various ways to pique your students' interests, increase their engagement, and awaken their desire to try hard things... even in math. This session will be geared toward lower elementary teachers.

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Melinda El Hicheri

kindergarten teacher, Wake County Public Schools

Melinda El Hicheri is a National Board Certified kindergarten teacher with 23 years of experience. A North Carolina native, she taught in Lee County for 5 years before joining Wake County Public Schools. She currently teaches at Sycamore Creek Elementary, but also occasionally... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Fire, Wire, Explore: daily routines that build number sense

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Many students struggle with number sense and conceptual understanding—even after we’ve tried it all. This session introduces a simple, research-based approach built around daily math routines that take just 6–10 minutes. You’ll learn how to create consistent opportunities for students to engage in sense-making, discussion, and critical thinking, all while reinforcing our base-ten system. These routines are systematic, explicit, and fun—designed to boost understanding without adding to your workload. Leave with ready-to-use strategies that make a lasting impact.

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Stacy Eleczko

K-8 Education Consultant & Author, Former Wake employee/Valerie Faulkner

I served as an educator for 22 years in a variety of roles from classroom teacher to Instructional Coach & Facilitator. I now serve as a K-8 mathematics consultant, primarily helping teachers build foundational number sense through the routines in my book, The Fire & Wire Way, which... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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For the Love of Math

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Every math teacher has the job of preparing students for their future by supporting their math journey, developing a "love for math". Come explore a variety of high leverage tasks that provoke mathematical thinking and reasoning - NC Math Standards. These exciting experiences will build a deep conceptual understanding for all learners as they grow to love mathematics.

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Dr. Kitty Rutherford

WPU Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education, William Peace University

Kitty Rutherford

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Getting Students to Talk - Fostering Inclusive and Engaging Classrooms

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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In this session, we'll explore resources from the NC Collaborative for Mathematics Learning (NC²ML) to equip teachers with tools and strategies to create more inclusive and equitable math discussions in their classrooms. Participants will learn and practice techniques to ensure that all students have a voice and are actively engaged in math discussions.

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Leanne Daughtry

curriculum director, Johnston

Leanne Daughtry is the Director of K-12 Math and Science Curriculum in Johnston County Public Schools. Over the course of her 26 years in education, she has been a second and fourth grade teacher, worked with the district’s AIG program, was an elementary math consultant at NCDPI... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Identifying the Math Main Idea of a Story Problem (K-5)

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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When you ask elementary math teachers what their students struggle with most, they quickly and easily answer – word problems. This was true for me when I was in the classroom too. When I realized that word problems are really just stories, I had a bit of an aha moment. That means we have to understand the main idea of the math story to solve them effectively. And that’s how Structures of Equality were born, a strategy that allows students to comprehend word problems.
At the core of SoE is the math man idea. The math main idea is the missing piece that bridges the gap for students who struggle to comprehend what they are being asked to figure out in number stories. When students know how to find the math main idea, they can accurately draw a visual representation of what is occurring in the story.
By the end of this interactive session, participants will be able to identify the math main idea of any K-5 math story and will learn about strategies and resources to help their students do the same.

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Julie Russo

K-5 Math Consultant/Structures of Equality Creator, Independent

Julie has been in the business of supporting Elementary students and teachers for over 25 years. She has always had a passion for helping others but found her true calling when she became an Elementary Math Coach and Trainer, where she focused mainly on developing teaching practices... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Teachers as Learners

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Numbers in Perspective: Strategies for Teaching Numerical Magnitude & Estimation

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Join me for an insightful session on engaging K-5 learners with magnitude and estimation—essential yet often under-taught skills in elementary math. You’ll leave with practical strategies to make these foundational concepts exciting and accessible. Plus, you'll have time to plan how to implement these strategies in your classroom. Bring your grade-level teams to collaborate and create a plan for immediate use!

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Tacey Miller

Student/TA, North Carolina State University

I am a current PhD student at NCSU. Current research interests include ways to develop elementary students' concepts around numerical magnitude.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Playing With Math

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Join us for this interactive session where we will explore math games that will intrigue and engage students in grades K-2. Developmentally appropriate math instruction is essential for our youngest learners as children learn best through play-based learning experiences! In this session a variety of math games will be showcased, with suggestions for differentiating to meet the needs of a variety of learners. The session will include a make and take opportunity, in which participants will create ready to use math games. There will also be time for participants to share their game ideas and discuss ways the games could be differentiated.

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Jeanne Beasley

Classroom Teacher, Johnston County Public Schools

Jeanne Beasley is a National Board Certified Teacher with a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from UNCW. Her 28 year career has been spent teaching lower elementary students... Read More →

Melissa Long

Classroom Teacher, Johnston County Public Schools

Melissa Long holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development with a K-6 certification from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been an educator for 27 years and has spent 25... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Effective Differentiation Strategies

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Scaffolding and Supporting Grade 3-5 Learners with Word Problems

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Participants will engage in various word problems and explore how
scaffolds and supports can help them. The focus will be on whole
number multplication and division situations.

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Drew Polly

Professor, UNC Charlotte

Drew Polly teaches elementary education courses at UNC Charlotte and supports teachers around the state in various ways.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Scaffolding and Supporting Learners with Word Problems in Grades K-2

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Participants will engage in various word problems and explore how
scaffolds and supports can help them. The focus will be on whole
number addition and subtraction situations.

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Drew Polly

Professor, UNC Charlotte

Drew Polly teaches elementary education courses at UNC Charlotte and supports teachers around the state in various ways.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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The Recipe for Rigor: Strategies to Challenge and Inspire Math Learners

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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This presentation is an exploration of powerful math resources designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and make learning more engaging for all students. From thought-provoking challenges like Open Middle and Esti-Mysteries to interactive strategies like Splat! and Which One Doesn’t Belong, this session is packed with tools that turn math into an exciting adventure. Get ready to discover fresh ideas, collaborate with fellow educators, and walk away with strategies you can use in your classroom right away!

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Bethany Orr

4th Grade Teacher, Iredell-Statesville Schools

Bethany Orr is a 4th grade teacher with over 20 years of experience in elementary and mathematics instruction. As an active member of NC2ML, she supports curriculum development and professional learning. Passionate about inquiry-based teaching, equity, and engagement, she strives... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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Using Math Manipulatives in Grades 3-5: Making Abstract Math Concepts Concrete and Fun

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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This session explores the use of math manipulatives in upper grades 3-5 to support students’ understanding of mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and geometry. This session will explain the benefits of continuing to use manipulatives in the upper elementary classroom. Information on what manipulatives to use and for which mathematical concepts will be discussed with an opportunity for participants to be "students" and use the manipulatives to deepend their understanding of volume, symmetry and equivalent fractions!

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Lakisha Nicole Parker

5th Grade Math Teacher, Wake County Public School System

Hi my name is Nikki Parker and I am a North Carolina native, born and raised in Raleigh! I am mom of 2, the youngest being a recent high school graduate headed to the University of Nevada Reno AND I have a 4 year old granddaughter who will be off to kindergarten in August. Currently... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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K-5 (Elementary), Transformational Math Teaching and Learning

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From Manipulatives to Mastery: The Power of Hands-On-Equations

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

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Join us for an engaging introductory session with Hands-On Equations! Experience interactive lessons that make problem-solving accessible and fun. Explore hands-on activities to enhance students’ understanding of equations and variables and foster critical thinking skills. You'll gain valuable insights into the program’s structure and benefits, equipping you to implement it in your classroom. Walk away with practical strategies to inspire and empower your students in mastering problem-solving techniques!

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