Math Chat
Mona, of Mona Math, reveals the mysteries of how to teach elementary math even if you aren't a math person. Discover how you can develop a buzzing student led math classroom. We cover all things math identity, classroom culture, and student centered instructional practices to help you empower students to love and understanding math deeply.
Math Chat
154: Leading a Successful Math Program with Katie Thomas
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In this episode, we unpack a big question: What’s your vision for math classrooms? From years of visiting classrooms and leading professional development, our guest shares a powerful answer rooted in three values: joy, curiosity, and teacher sustainability. This isn’t just an ideal—it’s a framework leaders and teachers can work toward right now.
🛠️ Try These 3 Professional Learning Moves That Actually Work
Ready to lead transformative PD in your building? Here are three things you can try right away:
- Attend PD yourself—model what it looks like to learn and grow.
- Embrace curiosity—read, ask questions, and lead with an asset-based mindset.
- Share what’s working—create in-house PD by spotlighting great teaching and inviting others to observe.
These strategies don’t cost much—but they make a big difference in staff morale, classroom quality, and student outcomes.
🎧 Ready to Reimagine Your Vision for Math Classrooms?
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Let’s keep building classrooms where everyone wants to stay.