Teacher Professional Development Grants (6-8)

Christine E. Thereault Taking Action to Implement Ambitious Teaching Teachers in grade 6 through 8 will take part in a book study of Taking Action:  Implementing Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices for grades 6 - 8.  As ideas are learned and discussed, they will walk through the instructional process

Sandra Argüelles Daire Focusing on Mathematics I teach Mathematics for two reasons: I love math and I love it when my students get enthusiastic about math. Because of this, I continuously look for opportunities to expand both my mathematics knowledge and pedagogy.  When researching for professional develo

Shon J. Zelman Teaching Common Core Using “Principles to Action…”  With the transition to the Common Core State Standards we are seeing a fundamental cultural shift on how students learn and practice mathematics. With Common Core it is no longer acceptable to have students memorize definitions and practic

Rachel A. Merkley Mathematically Empowering My Student Begins With Me    I believe that the most important way that I can impact learning in my classroom is to continually be learning myself. I want to know as much as I can about the best methods for helping facilitate learning for my students. Throughou

Michelle Margaret Cook Ready, Set, Go! Rice University School Mathematics Project Summer Campus Program With the progression of education into the 21 st century, our students have to be able to compete globally for careers not yet imagined. Humble ISD has professed a commitment to support college and car

Nina L. Sudnick Extremely engaging, problem-solving Mathematics education program in Appalachia  Developing and implementing the most engaging, problem-solving based mathematics program in Appalachia requires teachers to be fully versed in the latest theories and practices in mathematics education. To a