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Hi! My name is Erika Waltz and I am your child's Algebra teacher. I am so exited to welcome your child to high school and help start them on this new journey. This site is dedicated to highlight the key information to aid in the success of your child as they navigate this new adventure.
I am entering my 17th year of teaching, of which the last 7 have been spent as RFH. Prior to joining the RFH community, I taught 7th and 8th grade math, which has given me valauble insight into the foundational skills your child brings with them as they enter high school.
In addition to my degree in Mathematics Education, I also hold a degree in Physics Education. This combination allows me to highlight the important connections between math and science, helping students see how the skills they're learning apply to real-world problems - a question many of them often ask!
Outside the classroom, I am a mom to three children, now ages 10, 8 and 5. My family and I love spending time outdoors - whether it's at the beach, paddleboarding, hiking local trails, or exploring new places together through travel.
Office Hours
Day 1 7:22 - 7:40 am Day 2 7:22 - 7:40 am Day 3 10:45 - 11:15 am Day 4 10:45 - 11:15 am Math LRC Day 2 Common Lunch Room 101
Supply List
Supply List
Students should come to class with the follow:
Pencil(s) and eraser caps
Available in the classroom
Optional - a class set is available for use in the classroom
A positive growth mindset
Thinking Classroom
Thinking Classroom
What is a Thinking Classroom? In our classroom, we use the Thinking Classrooms framework, developed by education researcher Dr. Peter Liljedahl, to encourage students to become more engaged, independent, and confident learners.
Rather than relying on traditional lecture-based instruction, students work in small groups on vertical whiteboards, tackle rich problems, and discuss their thinking with their peers. This approach helps them develop critical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance—skills that are essential for both academic success and life beyond high school.
Research shows that Thinking Classrooms improve student participation, deepen understanding, and help learners of all levels feel more connected to mathematics.
Check out the video clip where Dr. Liljedahl explains the Thinking Classroom model and what makes it so effective.
An important key to success in highschool, especially in the math and science classrooms, is a growth mindset. The first few days of the school year are dedicated to comparing the growth mindset to the fixed mindset and ways to put that into practice. To learn more about how to foster this development, feel free to access MindsetWorks.
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