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.

Speakers

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

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
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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.

Speakers

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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