High-performing schools build intentional systems that use evidence to guide teaching and learning. At STEM Innovation Academy, we have moved beyond "covering the curriculum" to build a dynamic math program that prioritizes student achievement through a responsive, data-driven framework. This session explores how a culture of academic rigor, consistency, and collaboration has elevated mathematics achievement at our school. Participants will learn how high impact instructional strategies and effective assessment practices contribute to sustained excellence in mathematics.
Tara Seib is the Math Lead at STEM Innovation Academy Northwest Junior High School in Calgary, Alberta. With 23 years of experience in public, charter, and private schools, she has served as a Learning Coach, Instructional Coach, Math Teacher (Grades 5–10), Student Services Lead, and Assistant Principal. Tara focuses on using data and research-based strategies to strengthen teaching practice, build teacher capacity, and support collaborative environments that improve mathematics instruction and student achievement.
Kelsey Keilback is the Math Lead at STEM Innovation Academy Southwest Junior High School in Calgary, Alberta. She has 10 years of teaching experience in public, charter, and private schools across Canada, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. Kelsey holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Pedagogy and is passionate about helping students see mathematics as a powerful language for understanding the world and developing strong problem-solving skills for future STEM pathways.