Season 4, Episode 6: "Modeling and Igniting Math Mindsets"
Season 4, Episode 6: "Modeling and Igniting Math Mindsets"
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Episode Description: Kate chats with colleagues Tiffany Vosberg, Patricia Krcmar, and Paaru Kwiatkowski who are Instructional Coaches for Elementary Math in the Corona-Norco Unified School District. They discuss a new model for mathematics instruction and fostering math mindsets. In our second ever lightning round, they provide useful activities and resources for both educators and families.
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Recommended Websites ( for Families)
Recommended Websites ( for Families)
Recommended Websites (for Educators)
Recommended Websites (for Educators)
http://www.fosteringmathpractices.com/
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ma/cf/mathfwchapters.asp
Dr. Patricia Krcmar, Ed.D
Dr. Patricia Krcmar, Ed.D
Dr. Patricia Krcmar has been an Elementary Math Instructional Coach for the past 4 years. Prior to this position, she taught Kindergarten, First, Second, and Sixth Grade for a total of 15 years. Dr. Krcmar has a masters in Curriculum and Instruction and a doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Tiffany Vosberg
Tiffany Vosberg
Tiffany Vosberg is an Elementary Math Instructional Coach. Prior to this position, Tiffany was an elementary classroom teacher for 12 years. Tiffany obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with emphasis in Elementary Education from CSU Fullerton. She also holds a Master of Science in Reading and Mathematics Education.
Paaru Kwiatkowski
Paaru Kwiatkowski
Paaru Kwiatkowski graduated CSU Fullerton with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction. After working in Finance in the private sector six years, she transitioned to teaching and has taught for 21 years all in CNUSD. Her experience includes 10 years in the elementary grades, 10 years in intermediate grades, and this will be her 2nd year as an elementary math coach/TSA.
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