Make Math Happen
Make Math Happen (formerly known as PD for the SOUL) is the podcast for educators ready to move with intention and teach with impact. Hosted by math coach and equity-focused educator Laneshia Boone, each episode bridges practice and purpose to help you design instruction that centers students, builds capacity, and makes learning stick—especially for those pushed to the margins.
Every week, you’ll get strategies that work in real classrooms, grounded reflections that challenge the status quo, and conversations with educators who are making bold moves in math education. From planning with purpose to using charts that anchor learning, from building strong routines to disrupting expired rules, this podcast is where meaningful math instruction comes to life.
You’ll walk away with ready-to-use tools, fresh insight, and the confidence to make every lesson count.
Because when we move with care, plan with clarity, and teach with courage, we make math happen.
Make Math Happen
Every Mind. Every Moment: Teaching Beyond the Label
Dear Educator,
What happens when we stop treating disability, race, and learning needs as separate conversations—and start seeing the whole child?
In this episode, I sit down with Leroy Smith, founder of Realize Curriculum Solutions and a passionate advocate for equity in education, to explore what it means to teach at the intersection of identity and ability.
Together, we challenge outdated notions of who belongs where and what success should look like. We talk about the power of culturally responsive pedagogy, why high expectations must be rooted in relationship, and how we shift from managing classrooms to cultivating community.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to support Black boys with disabilities, or how to transform your own practice without waiting for systems to change first—this episode is for you.
- Every mind matters.
- Every moment counts.
Let’s make them both visible in our practice.
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Remember, new episodes drop every Sunday at 9:00 am, so mark your calendars! Until next time, keep making math happen, and I’ll catch you in the next episode.
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