Best Jessica Ortiz Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 95: Katey Arrington: Working on mathematics education issues within the system and by changing the system 37:21

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Katey Arrington, Director of Systemic Transformation at The University of Texas at Austin, Charles A. Dana Center, and the President of NCSM: Mathematics Education Leadership. Listen as she shares her experience and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator and her path toward approaching the sys…

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Episode 94: Hyejin Park, Travis Weiland, Samantha Marshall, & Eunhye Flavin: Supporting the Good Work of Early Career Faculty 49:14

3M ago49:14

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Hyejin Park, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Drake University, Dr. Travis Weiland, Assistant Professor at the University of Houston, Dr. Samantha Marshall, Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, and Dr. Eunhye Flavin, Assistant Professor at Stonehill College, as they share their…

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Episode 93: Barbara King, Siddhi Desai, Justin Burris, and Sheila Orr: Equity Work to Create and Refine Avenues to Engage in the Improvement of Mathematics Teacher Education 43:54

3M ago43:54

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Learning to teach math teachers with Dr. Barbara King, Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning at Florida International University, Dr. Siddhi Desai, Assistant Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Dr. Justin Burris, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Houston, and Sheila Orr, a Doctoral Candidate in Curriculum, Instructio…

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Episode 92: Nirmala Naresh: Shifting Perspectives on Mathematics Teaching and Mining Your Own Experience 53:25

4M ago53:25

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Nirmala Naresh, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of North Texas and the AMTE Associate Vice President for the Annual Conference Program, as she shares her advice and expertise on being a mathematics teacher educator as well as gaining insight on improvements for next year…

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Episode 91: Kyle Whipple, Enrique Ortiz, Alexa Lee-Hassan, and Liza Bondurant: Engaging in Advocacy, Previewing Advocacy Around Disability, and Shoulder Tapping 55:22

4M ago55:22

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Kyle Whipple, Associate Professor of Education for Equity and Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Dr. Enrique Ortiz, Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Central Florida, Alexa Lee-Hassan, Learning Sciences Graduate Student and Mathematics Education Lecturer at the Un…

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Episode 90: Christa Jackson: Helping Students See Themselves in Powerful Mathematicians 30:01

5M ago30:01

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Christa Jackson, Professor of Mathematics, Science, and STEM Education at St. Louis University. She shares her infectious joy about learning and mathematics. Christa is currently serving as the editor of a new book series from NCTM, Powerful Mathematicians Who Changed the World. Four of the planned th…

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Episode 89: Jessica Ivy and Cat Maiorca: Judicious Use of AI in Math Teacher Education 37:55

5M ago37:55

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Learning to teach mathematics teachers better with Dr. Cat Maiorca from Oklahoma State University and Dr. Jessica Ivy from Purdue University Northwest. They share findings from their presentation at the AMTE 2024 conference that won the 2024 AMTE National Technology Leadership Initiative award, entitled Developing Mathematics Lessons and Assessment…

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Episode 88: Christopher Jett: Being Excellent in Mathematics Teacher Education 36:39

6M ago36:39

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Learning to teach mathematics teachers better with Dr. Christopher Jett, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Georgia State University. We discuss efforts to be an advocate for others within mathematics teacher education, and also his book, Black Male Success in Higher Education. Show notes: Jett, C. C. (2022). Black male success in high…

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Episode 87: Roundtable Discussion: Opening Session of the AMTE Annual Conference, "Critical Conversations: AMTE Standards for Preparing Teachers of Mathematics In Social and Political Contexts" featuring ... 52:06

7M ago52:06

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Learning to teach math teachers better by engaging in a roundtable discussion around the Opening Session of the Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, featuring Jenny Bay Williams, Liza Bondurant, Yvonne Lai, Richard Velasco, and Eva Thanheiser, titled "Critical Conversations: AMTE Standards for Preparing Teachers of…

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Episode 86: Matthew Campbell: Supporting Collaborative Teacher-Led Improvement of Mathematics Teaching 56:53

9M ago56:53

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Matthew Campbell, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education and Associate Director & Coordinator of Teacher Education at West Virginia University, as he shares his experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator as well as sharing his work with the Moutaineer Mathematics Master Teach…

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Episode 85: Sarah Bush: Feeling Valued Matters for Teachers and Students 48:53

9M ago48:53

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Sarah Bush, Professor of K-12 STEM Education and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Central Florida. Sarah shares about her roles within NCTM as a Board Member (2019-2022) and Task Force Chair and Lead Writer for Catalyzing Change in Middle Sc…

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Episode 84: Sam Otten: Listening to Teachers to Incrementally Improve Mathematics Instruction 50:25

9M ago50:25

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Sam Otten, Associate Professor, Lois Knowles Faculty Fellow, and Department Chair in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum at the University of Missouri, as he shares advice and insight on the importance of listening to teachers when working to improve instructional practice in mathematics classrooms. He…

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Episode 83: Katie Rupe and Dawn Woods: Working Alongside First Year Teachers 38:30

10M ago38:30

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Katie Rupe, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at Western Washington University, and Dr. Dawn Woods, Assistant Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education at Oakland University, as they share their experiences and advice on being mathematics teacher educators, their work supporting first y…

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Episode 82: Melissa Adams Corral: Teaching as Community Organizing 47:00

11M ago47:00

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Melissa Adams Corral, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, as she shares her experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator, shares her work in considering teaching as community organizing, and her experience being awarded the AMTE Diss…

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Episode 81: Frances Harper: Community Engaged Scholarship 42:13

11M ago42:13

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Learning to teach math teachers with Frances Harper, Theory & Practice in Teacher Education Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Associate Professor of STEM Education/Mathematics at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as she shares her experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator and shares her projects around community eng…

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Episode 80: Courtney Baker and Melinda Knapp: Proactive Mathematics Coaching 51:56

12M ago51:56

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Learning to teach math teachers with Courtney Baker, Associate Professor in the Mathematics Education Leadership program at George Mason University, and Melinda Knapp, Assistant Professor of Education at Oregon State University-Cascades, as they share their experiences and advice on being mathematics teacher educators. Melinda and Courtney also sha…

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#71 Prince McClinton on How To Stay AI-Proof, Transforming Your Creative Self And Protecting Your Energy 1:41:40

1y ago1:41:40

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Prince McClinton is the CEO of Art of Visuals, a media company that produces content and strategy for brands and businesses across the globe. He uses his creativity and experience to transform chaos into content and deliver value to the clients he works with. Art of Visuals has more than 1.9 million followers on Instagram, and has collaborated with…

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Episode 79: [REBROADCAST] Tim Hendrix: Leadership and Service - Who is going to be the next you? 57:39

1y ago57:39

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In honor of the life and work of Tim Hendrix, this is a rebroadcast of the episode that was originally published February 22, 2022. In this episode. we share some words of appreciation and remembrance of Tim Hendrix from colleagues and friends and we also extend the conversation around Tim's talk he gave in receiving the Nadine Bezuk Excellence in …

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Episode 78: Carlos LópezLeiva: Responsive and Inclusive Math Teacher Education to Foster Responsive and Inclusive Math Teachers 46:10

1+ y ago46:10

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Learning to teach math teachers with Carlos LópezLeiva, Associate Professor of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies at The University of New Mexico, as he shares his experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator, as well as his experiences in school settings in the US and in Guatemala. Carlos also shares his work on consid…

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Episode 77: Jonee Wilson: Aligning beliefs around teaching mathematics with the preparation of teachers of mathematics. 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

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Learning to teach math teachers with Jonee Wilson, Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia, as she shares her experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator. Jonee also shares her work on creating and disseminating rubrics to identify and promote equitable mathematics instruction and a new project on leadership practices. …

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Episode 76: Pat Nash & Brittany Rollins: Treating Prospective Teachers as Equals in the Classroom 25:38

1+ y ago25:38

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Pat Nash and Brittany Rollins are both 8th grade mathematics teachers. Pat is in her 49th year of teaching at Mance Park Middle School in Huntsville, Texas. Brittany is in her 7th year of teaching at Midway Middle School in Hewitt, Texas. They share their experiences and advice for working with prospective teachers during field placements and inter…

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Episode 75: Paulo Tan: Humanizing Disabilities, Cultivating Resistance 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

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Dr. Paulo Tan (University of Missouri-St. Louis) shares about his work in humanizing disabilities in mathematics teacher education, and highlights how mathematics is for, with, and by folks with disabilities. In preparing mathematics teachers, he strives to help them cultivate their practices and thinking to enact resistance in their daily practice…

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Episode 74: Cindy Jong: Considering Relational, Human, and Cultural Connections with the Teaching of Mathematics 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

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Learning to teach math teachers with Cindy Jong, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Kentucky, as she shares her experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator. Cindy also shares her collaborative project, MINE (Mathematical Intersections of Noticing and Equity), and describes some of the modules that h…

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#70 Manny Ortiz On Dealing with Imposter Syndrome, Going From Cop To Photographer, Balance and Dangers of Photography & YouTube 1:02:53

1+ y ago1:02:53

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Manny Ortiz is a Chicago-based portrait photographer who inspired millions around the world. He became passionate about photography when his wife became pregnant with their first child. He then quickly taught himself photography while working as a police officer, and soon earned enough traction to pursue his passion full-time. Not only is Manny is …

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Episode 73: Anthony Fernandes: Teaching Mathematics Methods for Social Justice through Statistical Investigations of Systemic Racism 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Anthony Fernandes, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, as he shares his experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator. Anthony also shares his experiences with languages/communication and how he and colleagues have considered how t…

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Episode 72: Joshuah Thurbee: The Influence of a Mathematics Teacher Educator and Maintaining the Stance of a Learner 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Joshuah Thurbee, Senior Program Officer of Teacher Development & Academy Instructor at Knowles Teacher Initiative, as he shares his experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator. Josh also shares the opportunities for professional development through Knowles Teacher Initiative. Links from…

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23) "Mathematics for Human Flourishing" (Dr. Francis Su) 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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In this final episode of 2022, I'm honored to close out the calendar year with Dr. Francis Su as he opens up about his personal math journey, his book "Mathematics for Human Flourishing", and his desire for schools and teachers to adopt an inclusive vision for mathematics. To learn more about Dr. Su's work, you can visit his website at francissu.co…

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Episode 71: Siddhi Desai: Ethnomodeling and collaborating around mathematical curiosities 34:43

2y ago34:43

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Siddhi Desai, as she shares her experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator. Siddhi also shares her research and practice on ethnomodeling and collaborating around mathematical curiosities. Dr. Siddhi Desai’s Website Starting a NCTM Student Affiliate Safi, F., & Desai, S. (2017). Pr…

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22) "Combating Anti-Blackness in the Math Classroom" (Dr. Nickolaus A. Ortiz) 1:05:34

2y ago1:05:34

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In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Nickolaus Ortiz to the podcast to share his personal math journey, the ways in which anti-Blackness manifests itself in the math classroom, and so much more! To learn more about Nickolaus, you can follow him on Twitter (@ProfessuhNAO) and LinkedIn. BIO: Nickolaus Ortiz earned his doctorate in curric…

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Episode 70: Sean Nank: Coaching and Leading through Relationships 35:53

2y ago35:53

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Dr. Sean Nank shares about his diverse roles as mathematics teacher, mathematics coach, and journal editor for NCSM's Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership. He provides helpful advice to others interested in leading and coaching, including listening and lingering in the conversation with purpose and empathy. Building relationships is key, whe…

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21) "Restorative Practices in the Math Classroom" (Neha Sobti) 1:04:07

2y ago1:04:07

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In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Transformative Justice practioner and educator Neha Sobti for a second time! In this conversation, Neha shares about her personal math journey, the need to decolonize restorative justice practice in the Math classroom, and so much more! To learn more about Neha's work, you can follow her on Instagram…

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Episode 69: Nicole Joseph: Making Black Girls Count in Math Education 51:02

2y ago51:02

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Nicole Joseph, as she shares her experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator. Nicole also shares her research on Black women and girls, their identity development, and their experiences in mathematics as well as sharing her work running the Joseph's Mathematics Education Lab. Links …

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20) "Social Justice in the Math Classroom" (Dr. Kari Kokka) 1:06:18

2y ago1:06:18

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Dr. Kari Kokka on the podcast to talk about her personal math journey, and the intersection of social justice and the study of mathematics. To learn more about Kari's journey, you can visit her website at karikokka.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@karikokka). BIO: Dr. Kari Kokka (she/her) is…

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Episode 68: Jeffrey Wanko: STaR Fellowship Program, Curriculum Development, and the Importance of Listening 46:42

2y ago46:42

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Jeffrey Wanko, as he shares his experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator. Jeff also shares his experiences with the STaR (Service Teaching and Research) Fellowship program and how listeners can apply to be a STaR or help fund the program. Links from the episode STaR Fellowship Pr…

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#69 Taylor Rees on Directing Extreme Documentaries and Practices for Finding Lost Creativity 30:17

2y ago30:17

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Taylor Rees is a documentary filmmaker, Sony Alpha Artisan, photojournalist, and avid explorer of stories on landscape, natural resource issues, and above all else, the human heart. She's worked on adventure documentaries like Moonwalk, Down to Nothing, Sanctity, Under Nordic Sky, and The Last Honey Hunter. Taylor's focus lately has been to bring a…

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19) "sySTEMic flow" (Jessica Sanon) 56:21

2y ago56:21

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Sanon about her personal math journey, her advocacy for women of color in the STEM and entrepreneurial space, the founding of her company sySTEMic flow, and so much more! To learn more about Jessica's work, you can visit her website at jessicasanon.com or you can follow her on LinkedIn. B…

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Episode 67: J. Michael Shaughnessy: Mathematics Education Trust Grants, Getting Involved, and Getting Others Involved 35:51

2y ago35:51

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. J. Michael Shaughnessy, as he shares his experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator, shares information about Mathematics Education Trust Grant Awards, statistics education, and a new opportunity for mathematics teacher educators to fund their research efforts. Mathematics Educatio…

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18) "Almost Fun" (Lisa Wang) 52:05

2y ago52:05

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming Lisa Wang to the podcast to talk about her personal math journey, her transition from Google into entrepreneurship, the founding of Almost Fun, and the need for teachers to take a culturally responsive approach to building Math joy and confidence in our most marginalized students. To learn more abou…

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Episode 66: Jennifer Suh: Professional Learning, Technology, and an Asset-Based Perspective of Teachers 39:24

2y ago39:24

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Learning to teach math teachers better with Jennifer Suh as she shares her experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator, shares an upcoming experience for early career mathematics teacher educators coming up in October, and shares the work that got her and her colleagues awarded the National Technology Leadership Initiative Fellow…

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17) "Increasing Latinx Representation in Math Education" (Dr. Pamela E. Harris) 1:07:48

2y ago1:07:48

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In this episode, I welcomed Dr. Pamela E. Harris to the podcast to share her personal Math journey, life as a Latina in academia, the founding of Lathisms, the importance of increasing Latinx representation in Math education, and so much more! To learn more about Dr. Harris' work, you can visit her personal website at pamelaeharris.com or her compa…

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16) "Amplifying the Dopeness of Math Learning" (Jaliyla Fraser) 1:04:22

2y ago1:04:22

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In this episode, I explore the dopeness of Math with Jaliyla Fraser, who shares her personal Math journey, the founding of her company Fraser's Mathematics Solutions, the release of "The Dope Math Notebook", and so much more! To learn more about Jaliyla's work, you can visit her company's website at fmsolutions.site or follow her on Instagram (@f_m…

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#68 Svenja Krüger on Photography of Death And How To Tell Stronger Stories 1:19:18

2y ago1:19:18

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Svenja Krüger is a visual artist and founder of Stories Matter, a platform that uses photography to share the stories of people and places. Svenja believes in the power of a story to connect and inspire humanity, challenge perceptions, and impact communities. She's a passionate advocate for responsible storytelling and is particularly drawn to expl…

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Episode 65: More Episodes, Volunteering to Serve, and Shoulder Tapping 4:46

2y ago4:46

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More episodes of the Teaching Math Teaching Podcast are coming! In the meantime consider volunteering to serve on an AMTE committee or shoulder tapping a colleague to serve. Link to AMTE Committees Link to AMTE Volunteer FormBy Eva Thanheiser, Dusty Jones, Joel Amidon, Jennifer Wolfe

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15) "Brain-Based Learning in Math" (Liesl McConchie) 1:06:53

2y ago1:06:53

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In this episode, I link up with Liesl McConchie for an in-depth conversation about her personal math journey, the power of brain-based science in Math, and rethinking some popular concepts that have been deemed controversial in certain Math circles. To learn more about Liesl's work, you can visit her website at lieslmcconchie.com or follow her on T…

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14) "Creating Equitable Math Learning Spaces" (Dr. Pamela Seda) 1:14:16

2y ago1:14:16

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In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Pamela Seda to the podcast to talk about her personal math journey and her new book, "Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom". To learn more about Dr. Seda's work, you can visit her website at sedaeducationalconsulting.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@pamseda1). BI…

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13) "Early Childhood Development in Math" (Isis Spann & Coach Toni) 1:14:22

2y ago1:14:22

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For this special episode, I was blessed to have not one but two phenomenal educators, Isis Spann and Coach Toni, come on the podcast to share their personal math journeys, the importance of early childhood math development, their math advocacy work, and so much more! To learn more about Isis work, you can visit her website at isisspann.com or follo…

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12) "The Time is Now to Act!" (Dr. Kristopher Childs) 1:06:13

2y ago1:06:13

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For this episode, I was blessed to have Dr. Kristopher Childs come on the podcast to share his personal math journey and his candid takes on the current state of education from an antiracist and socioeconomical lens. To learn more about Dr. Childs work, you can visit his website at kristopherchilds.com or follow him on all social media platforms (@…

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11) "Getting Smarter about Biostatistics & Data Science" (Dr. Che Smith) 1:01:12

2+ y ago1:01:12

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In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to connect with my good friend Dr. Che Smith for a deep dive into personal math journey and an introduction to the world of biostatistics and data science! To learn more about Che's work, you can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesmith1/). BIO: Dr. Che Smith currently serves as the Sen…

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Episode 64: Temple Walkowiak and AMTE Community Circles 35:47

2+ y ago35:47

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Temple Walkowiak shares the origin story of AMTE Community Circles, and how and why AMTE members should get involved. She also talks about her role as an MTE, the importance of making goals explicit, and the importance of getting to know the people you are working with. 2021-2022 AMTE Community Circles MTEs who are the sole MTE at their institution…

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10) "Black Girl MATHgic" (Brittany Rhodes) 1:11:59

2+ y ago1:11:59

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In this episode, I chat with Brittany Rhodes to learn about her personal math journey, the founding of Black Girl MATHgic, the importance of literacy in building math proficiency, and so much more! To learn more about Brittany's work, you can visit the Black Girl MATHgic website at blackgirlmathgic.com or follow her on Instagram (@blackgirlmathgic)…

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