Publications & Awards

2023 PAEMST Finalist

I am very honored to have been selected as a 2023 California finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, and that my work has been passed on for consideration at the National level.

(Check back for updates, it may take several years for a national decision.)

5 Ways to Boost Engagement in High School Math ClassesTeachers can implement collaborative activities that help students learn from each other and build confidence in their skills.

Edutopia: 5 Ways to Boost Engagement in High School Math Classes

We've all been there, when our classes get stagnant and lose interest (especially around October). I decided to share my personal go-to strategies that I use in my classroom to help boost engagement on Edutopia. I hope you find these strategies helpful in your classroom too!

For resources associated with this, please visit the Teacher Resources -> Engagement Boosting Strategies for resources!

The ComMuniCator: Notice & Wonder Warm-Ups

California Mathematics Council (CMC) Magazine The ComMuniCator featured my "Noitce and Wonder Warm-Ups" Activity in their 2022-23 Special Activities Edition for Grades 6-12.

Click the link at right to see the activity or click Here to learn more about The ComMuniCator and how to order a copy.

CMC N&W Warm-Ups.pdf

How to Develop an Effective Math Intervention ProgramEngaging students in thought-provoking activities encourages them to grow in their mathematical understanding and identity.

Edutopia: How to Develop an Effective Math Intervention Program

My absolute passion as a Math Educator is teaching Math Intervention classes in a way that propels students forward who have historically struggled in math. So I was incredibly excited to lay out some suggestions and resources for teachers and administrators to help them develop an effective Math Intervention in my most recent Edutopia article.

For resources associated with this, please visit the Teacher Resources -> Math Intervention for resources!

California Educator Magazine

California Teacher's Association (CTA) featured the Edutopia article "A Step-by-Step Guide to Teaching Students to Work in Groups" in their April-May issue.

Click the link at right (Pages 46-47) to see the article or click Here for the original article to learn more about how to effectively help students to work in groups.

For resources associated with this strategy, please visit the Teacher Resources -> Group Feedback Strategy for resources!

A Step-by-Step Guide to Teaching Students to Work in GroupsA strategy for giving students explicit feedback on group interactions promotes participation and collaboration.

Edutopia: A Step-by-Step Guide to Teaching Students to Work in Groups

Click the link at left to read more about the Group Feedback strategy and how to use it in your classroom!

For resources associated with this strategy, please visit the Teacher Resources -> Group Feedback Strategy for resources!