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Ms. Verner- Math Director
Ms. Verner- Math Director
Why I Love Teaching Math: I love the challenge of transforming student's mindsets about their ability to do math- helping students come to the realization that everyone is good at math with practice.
Education Background: I attended Boston College for my undergrad where I received my Bachelors degree in Political Science with minors in International Economics and Environmental Science. I later went on to receive my Masters degree in Education from Boston University.
Fun Fact: I used to play Rugby in college and do Mixed Martial Arts. I'm also the track and field coach for TechBoston Academy!
Contact Info: averner@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: By Appointment
Mr. Scudder- Culture & Climate Coordinator
Mr. Scudder- Culture & Climate Coordinator
Why I Love Working in the Math Center: I love working in the Math Center because I believe that Mathematics is very instrumental in introducing many of the Core Concepts of "Problem Solving" to our students.
Education Background: I attended Virginia State University (HBCU) in Petersburg, Virginia, where I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. After graduation, I eagerly returned home to my beloved City of Boston, to work in the respective fields of Human Services and Education.
Fun Fact: I love music and believe that everything in life has a rhythm to it, we just have figure out the melody.
Contact Info: jscudder@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: By Appointment
Mrs. Lockley- 6th & 7th Grade
Mrs. Lockley- 6th & 7th Grade
Why I Love Teaching Math: I have always enjoyed solving puzzles. And while I was not always the strongest math student in school, I loved to solve the puzzle and help others to learn how to solve it as well!
Education Background: I graduated from Hamilton College in 2000 with a BA in Mathematics. I then went to UMASS Boston to earn my Masters in Education
Fun Fact: I have two sons who keep me very busy. I love to exercise in a variety of ways every morning before school
Contact Info: alockley@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: Tuesday 2:30-3:30 pm or by appointment
Ms.Oyewole - 6th & 7th Grade
Ms.Oyewole - 6th & 7th Grade
Why I Love Teaching Math: I love to excite students about using math as a tool to achieve their dreams, not just a disconnected set of numbers and symbols.
Education Background: I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in mathematics and economics from Spelman College, a historically Black women's college in Atlanta, Georgia. I went on to earn my Master of Education from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Fun Fact: I grew up not far from the courts where Venus and Serena Williams learned to play tennis in Compton, California. These champions inspired me to play tennis as a girl all the way through college.
Contact Info: koyewole@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: Thursday 2:30-3:30 pm or by appointment
Ms. Griggs- 6th & 7th Grade
Ms. Griggs- 6th & 7th Grade
Why I Love Teaching Math: I enjoy helping students learn and develop lifelong skills.
Education Background: I graduated from the University of Tennessee with my Undergraduate Degree and from Boston University with my Masters of Education.
Fun Fact: I love to travel and cook!
Contact Info: egriggs@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: Monday 2:30- 3:30 pm or by appointment
Mr. Monteiro- 7th & 8th Grade
Mr. Monteiro- 7th & 8th Grade
Why I Love Teaching Math: I enjoy guiding students toward that "aha" moment. Which is the moment after they struggle through a problem and finally get it, and feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Education Background: I graduated from the UMASS Dartmouth and Boston, receiving a Masters in Education.
Fun Fact: I enjoy all things related to sports, but lately have been kept enjoyable busy by my two children.
Contact Info: bmonteiro@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: Monday 2:30-3:30 pm or by appointment
Ms. Kmetz- 7th & 8th Grade
Ms. Kmetz- 7th & 8th Grade
Why I Love Teaching Math: I love that math is used every day in life and we don’t even realize it. Every day we are faced with challenges and decisions that we have to analyze and solve. When students are presented with a problem they are more likely to become motivated and own their work.
Education Background: I attended the University of Maine- Orono where I received my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in mathematics. I then went to UMass Boston where I received my Masters degree in Education.
Fun Fact: I used to golf competitively and now I play for fun. I also love to bake and cook in my free time.
Contact Info: ekmetz@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: Thursday 2:30-3:30 pm or by appointment
Mr. Noel - 7th & 8th Grade
Mr. Noel - 7th & 8th Grade
Why I Love Teaching Math: Math wasn't always my forte until my freshman year of high school. I enjoy teaching it because I've realized that the subject can provide life-long skills if it is understood properly.
Education Background: I've received a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Framingham State University. I am currently working towards a Masters Degree in Education.
Fun Fact: I love watching sports as well playing the piano when I find the time. I also aspire to be the CEO of my own brand in the near future.
Contact Info: pnoel@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: Tuesday 2:30-3:30 pm or by appointment
Ms. Daniels- 6th & 7th Grade
Ms. Daniels- 6th & 7th Grade
Why I Love Teaching Math: Math has always been a fascinating subject to me and I'm a firm believer it is a universal language. I think all students should be able to sufficiently communicate with their global peers in this language.
Education Background: I earned a Bachelors Degree of Psychology with a concentration of Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Education.
Fun Fact: I love to color...way before the creation of Mandala adult coloring books!!!
Contact Info: adaniels3@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: By appointment
Ms. Stanojevich- 8th Grade
Ms. Stanojevich- 8th Grade
Why I Love Teaching Math: I love math, and I love helping my students discover their own reasons to value math, to realize that math can improve their work in all areas--science, art, music, business, humanities, and so much more.
Education Background: I graduated from Princeton University with a degree in The History of Science, Medicine, and Technology and a minor in Gender Studies. This is my 5th year teaching. I am currently working on my Masters Degree in Education at Johns Hopkins University. I graduate in May
Fun Fact: I am from Lima, Peru. I'm a vegetarian.
Contact Info: cstanojevich@bostonpublicschools.org
Office Hours: By appointment
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