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2024 - Present
Math Facilitator (K-12)
Toronto Catholic DSB
2019-2024
Math Facilitator (K-6)
Toronto Catholic DSB
2007-2019
Classroom Teacher (Gr 7, 8, 9)
St Francis de Sales Catholic School
St. Michael's Choir School
Crescent School
St. Denis Catholic School
St. Brigid Catholic School
BIO
BIO
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Gerry has extensive experience in the classroom as a homeroom teacher and currently as an Elementary Mathematics Facilitator for the Toronto Catholic DSB. Because of his desire to share and inspire, Gerry presented at over fifteen speaking engagements across Canada and the US, in addition to his regular board-level professional development and coaching sessions. Much of his current work and study revolves around equity, culturally responsive pedagogy, ungrading, Thinking Classroom pedagogy, and integration of technology in the classroom. In 2024, he completed his Master’s of Education degree at York University with a diploma in Mathematics Education.
Apart from his work experience, he is currently president of the Ontario Mathematics Coordinators Association and he is one of the K-6 Directors for the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education. For his work with mathematics teachers through the pandemic, he was awarded the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence in 2022.
ROLES - Volunteer
ROLES - Volunteer
ROLES - Contract
ROLES - Contract
TEAMS
TEAMS
Vice-President - TEAMS Math Organization (2019-2023)
Developed and moderator Speaker Series sessions
OAME
OAME
K-6 Director - Ontario Association for Mathematics Educators (2023-2025)
Advocated for technology grant for hybrid meetings
Participated on Curriculum and Outreach sub-committees
Supported on Advocacy standing committee
OMCA
OMCA
Past-President - Ontario Mathematics Coordinators Association (2025-2026)
President - Ontario Mathematics Coordinators Association (2024-2025)
Focused on expanding membership to Francophone school boards, Associate vendors, and recognized organizational delegates
Vice-President - Ontario Mathematics Coordinators Association (2023-2024)
Organized annual retreat at Hockley Valley "Math Conversations" (2023-2024)
Nelson
Nelson
Grade 9 CRRP reviewer (August 2021)
Provided specific feedback related to content (satisfaction of curriculum expectations), accessibility (differentiation), and pedagogy (methodology and lesson progress)
EQAO
EQAO
EQAO’s Assessment Development and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Junior Division (October 2021)
Provided feedback for cultural and inclusive contexts for assessment questions
Suggested levels of difficulty (low, medium, high) for assessment questions
Rubicon
Rubicon
Grade 9 MathUP Classroom Advisor/Reviewer Role (November 2021)
Provided specific feedback related to content (satisfaction of curriculum expectations), accessibility (differentiation), and pedagogy (methodology and lesson progress)
OCT
OCT
Mathematics AQ Writing Team (April 2024)
Provided feedback on the Mathematics AQ guidelines with respect to currency, relevancy, and approach
Education Perfect
Education Perfect
Consulting for Ontario Math Assessment (June 2024)
Provided feedback on pre-post assessment framework
Ontario Math Pedagogy Lead (July-Dec 2024)
Determined the curriculum and pedagogical requirements for lessons, guidelines and resources.
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
CEMC Waterloo Math Teacher’s Conference (University of Waterloo, Ontario)
CEMC Waterloo Math Teacher’s Conference (University of Waterloo, Ontario)
The Flipped Mathematics Classroom (August 2015, August 2016);
Social Justice in Mathematics (August 2017);
Spiraling and the Thinking Classroom (August 2019);
Post-Pandemic Student Recovery (August 2021);
Mathematical Modeling (August 2022, January 2023 - Ghana Delegation);
Mathematical Modeling & CRRP (August 2023)
Using Virtual Manipulatives to Visualize Student Thinking (August 2024)
Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching (Ontario)
Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching (Ontario)
Supporting Math Teachers through the Pandemic (October 2022)
OAME Annual Conference (Ontario)
OAME Annual Conference (Ontario)
The Flipped Classroom in Action (May 2013, May 2014);
Social Justice in Mathematics (May 2018);
Spiraling and the Thinking Classroom (May 2020);
Strategies for the Ontario 2020 Curriculum for Grade 7-8 (May 2021);
Junior Thinking Classroom (May 2022);
Math Coaching: Successes and Challenges (May 2023);
Introduction to using CRRP in the Mathematics Classroom (May 2023)
Embracing Junior Mathematics: Equipping Your Toolbox (May 2024, May 2025)
Real-World Connections through Mathematical Modeling in Elementary (May 2025)
Building Thinking Classrooms Conference
Building Thinking Classrooms Conference
Inquiry-Based Mathematical Modeling using Building Thinking Classroom Principles (Franklin, Indiana - June 2023)
Meeting the needs of IEPs: CRRP in the Mathematics Classroom (Renton, Washington - June 2025)
NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (Chicago)
NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (Chicago)
Illuminating Student Identity through Mathematical Modeling in Elementary (September 2024)
OCTM Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (Columbus)
OCTM Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (Columbus)
Introduction to using CRRP in the Mathematics Classroom (October 2024)
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