equity-minded math educator, love middle school, lifelong learner, enjoy hiking in the forest and taking nature photos he/him/his

Joined September 2012
For all the shutouts, Fernando Valenzuela’s most impressive performance might have been Game 3 of the 1981 World Series, when he gave up 9 hits and 7 walks as he gutted out a 147-pitch complete game victory. Pure heart. RIP to a legend.
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“If the goal is for students to produce the strategies, then the teacher can’t demonstrate them first!” @thestrokeofluck Concept should come before procedure. “I do, we do, you do” is not a strategy to do when introducing a new concept/topic. #tasmtalk
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📣 We want to hear from you! The MTLT journal is seeking manuscripts that provide #mathematical tasks or instructional practices illustrating what it means to belong in #mathematics or belong in the mathematics classroom/community. Learn more 👉 nctm.link/xjGSS
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Come check out these in person events tomorrow 10/23!! 👇🧑‍🏫 #edweek2024
Join us next Wednesday for 2 Ed Week events! The Future Educator Expo and the Ed.D. Research Symposium will great opportunities to learn more about careers in the field of education!✨ Visit our website for more info: ed.fullerton.edu/events/ed-w…
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The largest dam removal project in US history is complete! A major victory for Native communities who fought tirelessly for decades. Let's work towards a future where Indigenous communities are respected & empowered to protect their lands, waters, & ways of life. #UnDamTheKlamath
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The College of Education is excited to welcome 3 new faculty members to the team! ✨🧡🐘💙
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NCTM has one President-Elect and four Board of Director positions to fill for the 2025 election. Access the nomination form, learn about eligibility requirements, and more here: nctm.link/VOwcf #NCTMelection #mtbos #iteachmath
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The @curriculumassoc i-Ready Classroom Math webinar series continues! Join us TODAY for Assessment Opportunities: buff.ly/4bJoiqT
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Hear from educator Kyndall Brown on the new Impact of Identity in K–12 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices, Expanded Edition. Get your copy here: nctm.link/Impact
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Discover how culturally responsive teaching can strengthen dual language education programs with key principles and practical strategies to recognize and leverage students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds effectively. Article from @langmag bit.ly/49um8cJ #ELL #MLL
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Our article is out!! It’s published in @NCTM’s Mathematics Teacher. Drawing a Positive Math Identity: Portrait of a Math Person. It’s math identity + social justice standards + representational belonging! Shoutout to @lizacope1234 for co-authoring this piece. You amaze me!
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We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 Tinker Fellow Bridget Druken. An associate professor of mathematics at @csuf, Druken plans to build data science lessons related to social justice issues for elementary and middle school students and teachers. short.concord.org/lw4
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There are MANY reasons why being a teacher is exhausting. One big reason for me is interacting with 100+ different personalities throughout the day.
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To be published in the spring. This is going to be a good one. #mtbos #iteachmath #onted @CorwinPress @mathematize4all ca.corwin.com/en-gb/nam/reth…
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Beautiful SoCal morning after the storms...
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Spotlight: To develop the next generation of civic leaders, educate children early and in age-appropriate ways about their identities and key concepts about race. Read and share this magazine feature story. lfj.pub/3PNkcE9
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