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In this episode of Room to Grow, Ali Martinez, Chief Program Officer for Math at Student Achievement Partners (SAP), joins Joanie and Curtis for a conversation about the math that matters. In the current era, math teachers face too much content and too little time to feel or be effective in allowing students the chance to learn math deeply.Aly shared information about SAP's national initiative to identify essential mathematics content for high school, and to integrate data science competencies. The work builds on COVID-era prioritization efforts and aims to address curriculum overload through systems-level change involving standards revision, instructional materials alignment, and cross-sector collaboration. The conversation acknowledges and elevates the role of durable skills, the rising importance of data literacy, and the need for systemic change to realize these desired outcomes.Be sure to check out these resources, referenced in this month's episode.Learn more and stay in touch with Math that Matters resource: https://learnwithsap.org/math-that-matters/ Durable skills in math https://learnwithsap.org/durableskills/ High School redesign: https://learnwithsap.org/overlap-to-opportunity/ Research into high school math textbooks https://learnwithsap.org/math/a-rare-look-inside-high-school-math-textbooks-and-what-publishers-say-needs-to-change/        Coherence Map from Student Achievement Partners      Data Science for Everyone website   

How Michael Clarke Went From Math Teacher to Building Escrow Tech for Africa | Trust Lock PayHow Michael Clarke Went From Math Teacher to Building Escrow Tech for Africa | TrustLock PayMichael Clarke | Founder, Dada Inc. (subsidiary: ASICS) | Creator of TrustLock PayLinkedIn: Michael Clarke (search Dada Inc. / TrustLock Pay)Email: mclarke@dadainc.comConnect & Inquire: mclarke@dadainc.com"Sending money on blind trust and gambling is not the way to go." — Michael ClarkeWhat happens when a Jamaican-born math teacher in Broward County decides to solve one of the biggest problems in African trade? On this episode of Diversified Game, Kellen Coleman sits down with Michael Clarke, physics graduate, decade-plus math educator, and founder of Dada Inc., builder of TrustLock Pay, an AI and blockchain escrow platform built to let strangers do cross-border business without getting scammed.Michael breaks down his journey from the crypto space in 2021 to buying land in Rwanda, why he pivoted from a "cool app" to solving a real trust gap, and how he uses AI, smart contracts, and stablecoins to hold funds like escrow until both sides deliver. We get into why he chose Kenya over Jamaica, teaching kids to build apps, the future of math in the AI era, and his plan to partner with governments to make this the gold standard.No surface-level hype. Real builders, real problems, real solutions.Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/

Let's talk. Send me a message with your email and I'll get back to you!One of the best things that ever happened to me as a math teacher was teaching multiple grade levels.Because the more I taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and intervention classes together… the more I realized:

Let's talk. Send me a message with your email and I'll get back to you!This year changed the way I think about teaching math.Between piloting a new curriculum, beginning National Board Certification, and teaching students with very different needs, I realized something important:

Send us Fan MailWhat if before planning next year… you actually took time to recognize how much growth happened THIS year?In this episode of the Math Chat Podcast, we're talking about meaningful end-of-year reflection for math teachers, how to recognize the shifts that happened in your classroom, and why reflection is one of the most important parts of learning.Before we jump into planning next year, new classroom supplies, fresh routines, and all the “what should I change?” thoughts, I want to encourage you to pause and really look at the growth that happened this year… for your students AND for yourself.Because reflection is what helps us make meaning from the experience.And teacher friends… this episode is also a reminder that the work you did this year mattered deeply.In this episode, we'll chat about: why reflection is one of the most important parts of learning  the 5 reflection “buckets” I use at the end of the school year  how to think about student confidence, discourse, engagement, and perseverance  questions to help you process your instructional growth  why reflecting on community and relationships matters just as much as academics  a simple back-book activity your students will NEVER forget Mentioned in this episode:

Haley Jones starts as a high school math teacher questioning the system, then walks away to build something entirely her own. In this episode, a real estate entrepreneur and host of the Big Orange Business podcast reveals how she turned uncertainty into momentum using digital marketing, YouTube, and relentless consistency. From early self-doubt to scaling to 33 transactions in year two, she breaks down the mindset shifts, resilience, and strategy behind her growth. Along the way, she shares how endurance sports, self-talk, and embracing discomfort shaped her ability to win in business and life. This is a raw look at what it actually takes to create your version of the Red Life.Key TakeawaysChoose your struggle: staying stuck or finding a way outConsistency in digital marketing compounds results over timeBrutal honesty builds trust and closes more dealsResilience is built through repeated personal challengesYour self-talk directly impacts performance and outcomesNotable Quotes“Choose the struggle of staying stuck or the struggle of getting out.”“You don't have to accept your current situation.”“I am not pushy until it's time to turn it on.”“Let's acknowledge the elephant in the room and move forward.”“What you say to yourself changes your outcome.”Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

St. Louisan Stephanie Perkins turned her Rosati-Kain Academy trivia roots into a two-episode “Jeopardy!” run, winning nearly $20,000 earlier this month. The Nerinx Hall High School math teacher and quiz bowl club moderator talks about her time on the show and the impact it's had on her students.

In this episode, Curtis and Joanie sit down with Mahmoud Harding from Data Science 4 Everyone (www.ds4e.com)  to explore the growing role of data science in K-12 education.Mahmoud breaks down the key distinction between data science and data literacy — two terms that are often used interchangeably but carry very different meanings for educators and students alike. The conversation dives into why data science matters for all educators right now, regardless of subject area or grade level, and why the time to act is today. And taking action doesn't mean you need math expertise or to steer away from the standards and curriculum your students need to know!Mahmoud also shares practical, accessible ways teachers can get started with data-centered lessons in their classrooms — regardless of grade level or content area.Whether you're a curious educator or ready to dive in, this episode will leave you inspired to bring data to life for your students.Resources:●      https://www.datascience4everyone.org/about   (DS4E Homepage)●      https://www.datascience4everyone.org/resources  (DS4E Resources)●      https://ds4e-org.github.io/CPN_rubric/   (DS4E Content Partner Network)●      https://ds4e-org.github.io/technologytoolkit/   (DS4E Technology Tools for working with data)●      https://datasciencelearning.org/ (K12 Data Science Learning Progressions) ●      https://datasciencelearning.org/blog/five-basic-concepts-for-teachers-new-to-data-science  (DS4E Blog: Five basic concepts for teachers new to data science)●      https://hkurzweil.github.io/ds4e-teacher-pd/frontmatter.html (DS4E Data Science Starter Kit)

Kate Bove LinkedIn Education: Loyola University- BA in Mathematics MA- Secondary Education

Send us Fan MailGary taught high level math for almost 20 years in California, but is now enjoying the FIRE lifestyle and early retirement. Although he won't receive his CA pension until 55, he has enough investments working behind the scenes to provide a nice retirement in the future. His wife is still working for a handful of years, so he doesn't have to worry about the health insurance piece, but before they are both 50, they want to be retired together. In his downtime, Gary offers free financial services for educators and shares some of the biggest roadblocks teachers face. In addition, he will share insight on "how much do I need invested to retire". Run your numbers and see how close you are! 

Teaching math in 2026 is demanding in ways that are structural, cultural, and relentless — and yet the conversation about teacher sustainability rarely makes space for what math educators are actually carrying. In this episode, Curtis and Joanie get honest about burnout, purpose, and community in the math teaching profession.Drawing on research from burnout science, teacher identity, and professional resilience, this conversation explores three ideas that don't get discussed enough: why burnout is a systemic signal rather than a personal failure, how math teachers can reconnect with a durable and honest sense of purpose when the hard days start to outnumber the good ones, and why professional community isn't a luxury — it's the infrastructure that makes long, sustainable careers possible.This episode is for math teachers who are tired but not done. It won't tell you to practice more gratitude or look on the bright side. It will tell you the truth — and give you something useful to do with it.Books:●      Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoskiwww.burnoutbook.net●      The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life by Parker J. Palmerwww.couragerenewal.org/parker/writings/courage-to-teach●      Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilarwww.brightmorningteam.com/onward●      Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math by Jo Boalerwww.youcubed.org/mathematical-mindsetsOrganizations & Communities:●      Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CCTM)www.cctmath.org●      National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)www.nctm.org

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video here: https://youtu.be/Iwy0EXh2HqgWe talk with Daniel Owen about building a respected PC hardware news and GPU review channel while staying a full-time high school math teacher. He breaks down how one-take videos, smart reinvestment, and hard time boundaries can beat burnout and keep your voice honest. • starting YouTube during remote teaching and using the same gear setup • posting daily early on to learn faster from the algorithm • narrowing from broad tech into PC gaming hardware news • reinvesting early revenue into graphics cards to expand content options • handling seasonality in both YouTube trends and product release cycles • protecting mental health from analytics swings and comparison traps • choosing stability by keeping a salaried job even when income matches • using YouTube income to buy back time with shorter commutes and outsourcing • deciding how to package news videos versus search-driven GPU reviews • setting boundaries to prevent burnout and adjusting upload expectations • staying honest with reviews even when brands send samples So if you feel like it and you're feeling real special, hit that like button. Of course, you can subscribe. Make sure you check it out

Amy Mucha of Kent, OH shares how she massively scaled her home bakery and now sells over 100,000 cake pops per year, and then created a cake pop supplies business that is revolutionizing the industryGet full show notes and transcript here: https://forrager.com/podcast/164

This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie reflect on topics about which they have changed their minds. Although their minds have changed about different things, in their conversation, they have captured bigger ideas about what goes into changing one's mind, and have applied that to what goes into changing a teacher's practice. Importantly, the recognize that change is a highly personal experience and is an inevitable part of continued growth.As you listen to Joanie's thoughts about how students develop conceptual understanding, and Curtis' thoughts about AI in math education, you may wish to consider these additional resources, referenced in this episode:·       NCSM guidance on AI in Math Education·       Adding It Up report from the National Research Council·       Principles to Actions from NCTM and NCTM's “Teacher's Guide to Reasoning and Sense Making”·       Pam Harris' Math is FigureoutableDid you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy.  

Send us Fan MailThere is a big difference between being high net worth and income producing assets. Sure, a paid for house is GREAT...BUT, it is not going to make you any money (unless you house hack). Good intentions can lead to a BAD retirement. The Millionaire Math Teacher is here to discuss all the things you might not think of when it comes to planning for the future...whether retirement is 20 years away or a few years away. 

Send a textLouis is a soon to be retired California middle school math teacher, and he is thankful to have started investing as a young teacher, however, he was setup by the classic "sharp dressed man" in the teachers lounge...high fees, subpar investment options. In addition, Louis didn't fully understand investing, so he went the ultra conservative route..2%-3% growth. Through trial and error, he went from conservative investor to single stocks...now, he has settled on target date funds and low cost index funds. How much does he make in CA? When did he hit millionaire status? How does he view cars? Will he be able to flip the switch from frugal saver to a more loose spending style in retirement? All of these questions and more are answered on this episode! 

A horrific tragedy this weekend took the life of a beloved math teacher, 40-year-old Jason Hughes. Police say 5 students were pulling an annual high school prank “rolling” the Hughes’ house with toilet paper when Hughes ran out and slipped in the street. Unfortunately, one of the vehicles hit and killed Hughes and now all five students are facing charges. Hughes’ wife Laura is now speaking out, saying she wants to prevent “a separate tragedy” from occurring: ruining the lives of the students that her husband dedicated his life to serving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horrific tragedy this weekend took the life of a beloved math teacher, 40-year-old Jason Hughes. Police say 5 students were pulling an annual high school prank “rolling” the Hughes’ house with toilet paper when Hughes ran out and slipped in the street. Unfortunately, one of the vehicles hit and killed Hughes and now all five students are facing charges. Hughes’ wife Laura is now speaking out, saying she wants to prevent “a separate tragedy” from occurring: ruining the lives of the students that her husband dedicated his life to serving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horrific tragedy this weekend took the life of a beloved math teacher, 40-year-old Jason Hughes. Police say 5 students were pulling an annual high school prank “rolling” the Hughes’ house with toilet paper when Hughes ran out and slipped in the street. Unfortunately, one of the vehicles hit and killed Hughes and now all five students are facing charges. Hughes’ wife Laura is now speaking out, saying she wants to prevent “a separate tragedy” from occurring: ruining the lives of the students that her husband dedicated his life to serving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horrific tragedy this weekend took the life of a beloved math teacher, 40-year-old Jason Hughes. Police say 5 students were pulling an annual high school prank “rolling” the Hughes’ house with toilet paper when Hughes ran out and slipped in the street. Unfortunately, one of the vehicles hit and killed Hughes and now all five students are facing charges. Hughes’ wife Laura is now speaking out, saying she wants to prevent “a separate tragedy” from occurring: ruining the lives of the students that her husband dedicated his life to serving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares viral math problems where the teacher gets it wrong.

A longtime Lowell High School math teacher in San Francisco has been placed on indefinite leave after parents reported sexist and fat‑shaming questions on ninth‑grade Algebra quizzes, including problems about the cost of a date based on a girl’s weight and a scenario titled “Mr. Chan vs. The Fat Kid.” The district says it’s actively investigating, while some students described the teacher’s style as misguided “dad jokes,” and others say similar content appeared in past classes. Sen. Tim Sheehy helped Capitol Police forcibly remove anti‑war protester Brian McGinnis from a Senate hearing after McGinnis interrupted proceedings and struggled with officers. McGinnis later claimed his arm was broken, while police accused him of violently resisting arrest and charged him with multiple offenses. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A longtime Lowell High School math teacher in San Francisco has been placed on indefinite leave after parents reported sexist and fat‑shaming questions on ninth‑grade Algebra quizzes, including problems about the cost of a date based on a girl’s weight and a scenario titled “Mr. Chan vs. The Fat Kid.” The district says it’s actively investigating, while some students described the teacher’s style as misguided “dad jokes,” and others say similar content appeared in past classes. Sen. Tim Sheehy helped Capitol Police forcibly remove anti‑war protester Brian McGinnis from a Senate hearing after McGinnis interrupted proceedings and struggled with officers. McGinnis later claimed his arm was broken, while police accused him of violently resisting arrest and charged him with multiple offenses. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Krissi Braun Linkedin Education: Lake Forest College-  B.A. Mathematics, M.A. Teaching

On a Tuesday afternoon in March 2024, Ashley Smylie—a beloved high school mathematics teacher—returned home with her 14-year-old daughter, Carly. Minutes later, the quiet of their Brandon, Mississippi, home was shattered by three gunshots. What followed was a chilling sequence of events captured on home security footage: a teenager calmly texting on her mother's phone, a lure set for a stepfather, and a friend invited over to see a "dead body." --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Book a free strategy call to discuss your business or second act idea with Shannon here.Don't let anyone tell you that your side gig isn't legitimate.In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, career transition coach and business coach for women Shannon Russell sits down with Cheryl Fischer, a former corporate professional turned math and economics teacher who reinvented herself again as a mindset coach and podcast host.Cheryl shares her powerful second act career story. From working in corporate consulting and airline pricing to teaching high school for over a decade, she opens up about burnout, empathy overload, and the moment she realized she didn't want to spend the rest of her career exhausted and resentful.What started as a “small” direct sales business on the side became the confidence bridge she needed to explore entrepreneurship, mindset work, and ultimately create a business that fits her life. Today, Cheryl is a mindset coach and the host of the Mind Your Midlife podcast, helping women navigate midlife transitions with clarity and confidence.In this episode, we talk about:Why side gigs are powerful tools during a career transitionHow starting a business on the side can prevent burnout and financial panicThe mindset shifts that make second act careers possibleHow confidence is built before you ever quit your jobWhy you don't have to leap before you're readyIf you're navigating a midlife or mid-career transition, questioning whether your side business is “real,” or exploring second act career ideas, this episode will remind you that small steps can lead to life-changing transformations.Your side gig isn't silly. It might just be the beginning of your next chapter.*Get the full show notes here!Subscribe now for actionable insights on how to shift your mindset, take control of your career, and build a thriving business.

This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie welcome Zandra de Araujo to the podcast. Zandra and her colleagues, Sam Otten and Amber Candella created math classroom “Instructional Nudges,” small tweaks to classroom practice that can make a significant impact on student engagement, learning, and sense making of mathematics.  The conversation reveals the origin of the Instructional Nudges project, some specific example nudges and how they work, and the coming soon Instructional Nudges aligned to the Mathematics Language Routines. Everyone will walk away with an idea or two to implement right away in the classroom! Additional referenced content includes:·       Zandra's personal webpage·       Practice-Driven PD webpage which houses all of the Instructional Nudges·       NCTM article – Rate and Review nudge·       Incremental PD guide·       Two-minute teacher guide videos Did you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy. 

In this episode of the Blue Glasses Math podcast, Pam Brett and Alison Mello discuss the influence of self-perception on math teaching and learning. They explore Alison's journey as an 'accidental math teacher,' the importance of vulnerability in education, and the need for a supportive math environment. The conversation emphasizes the significance of using visuals and manipulatives in teaching, creating engaging contexts for students, and fostering hope within the math education community. They also highlight the upcoming conference aimed at celebrating and empowering teachers.Connect with Pam:@BlueGlassesMathhttps://www.blueglassesmath.org/Connect with Allison:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-j-mello-ed-d-2b326960/@alisonmellomathconsulting@alisonmellomath

This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie discuss two publications they have engaged with regarding technology, adolescents, and learning. The Anxious Generation describes the impact of smart phones and other recent technologies on childhood development, providing an understanding of what is happening internally for students in our classrooms. The Disengaged Teen utilizes research data around modes of learning and how they play out in terms of classroom behaviors. Our hosts make connections between these texts and what these ideas mean for math educators and classroom practices. Additional referenced content includes:·       Book: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt·       Podcast with Trevor Noah and Jonathan Haidt·       Book: The Disengaged Teen by Rebecca Winthrop and Jenny AndersonDid you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy.   

This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie reflect back on 2025 and all that they learned during the year. A significant number of 2025 episodes of Room to Grow were focused on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM's Principles to Actions, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its publication. Curtis and Joanie highlighted how these practices have survived the test of time, and continue to reflect good teaching in mathematics. Additionally, our hosts preview what new topics they are hoping to learn and explore podcast episodes about in 2026.  Additional referenced content includes:·       NTCM's Principles to Actions and Taking Action books·       Pam Harris' website and book·       Julianne Foxworthy Gonzalez, Ph.D. in Mathematics Education. Math guidelines for supporting multi-language learners (MLLs). All of us at Room to Grow wish you a peaceful holiday season! Did you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy.   

Jeff Downs, a math teacher and author, released his newest book “Shaken” in July. The story features a man who wants to fix his bad relationship with his father after an earthquake puts his life in danger.

Send us a textThe Millionaire Math Teacher shares his year in review with the FIT audience. How much did his investments produce this year? How much did he spend? Where did he travel? John is a retired NC HS math teacher, married to a retired RN. Together, they now have a NW of around 2.3 million dollars. They did all of this with little inherence, all while raising 3 children. Over the last 10 years, compound interest and exponential growth have really kicked in. In a bit of a plot twist, 2025 saw John temporarily come out of retirement to be a long term math sub at his old school.  What was the experience like? Could he imagine still having to teach on the day to day in his 60's IF he didn't have his nest egg? How would like be different without his portfolio.  All of this and MORE! 

What happens when your childhood calling collides with a system that limits your capacity to live it out?In this Echo Episode, Dr. Maria Sturchler shares her extraordinary journey from first-generation college student to educator to medical student, years after being told she “wouldn't make it” in medicine. Now double board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care, Maria reveals how serendipity, mentorship, and resilience brought her back to her original dream on her own terms.She and Andrea unpack the realities pushing talented clinicians out of traditional EM practice: night shifts, moral injury, violence in the ED, corporate interference, loss of autonomy, and the identity crisis that comes with stepping away. Maria gives voice to the hidden grief, burnout, and shame physicians carry when “the path” no longer fits.But this is not a story of defeat. Maria now leads an innovative palliative care model embedded inside the emergency department, freeing EM physicians from burdens that don't belong to them, reducing patient suffering, and restoring meaning to clinical work. Her message is equal parts invitation and disruption: medicine is not a prison. It's a “choose-your-own-adventure” and there are more off-ramps, pivots, and second chances than most physicians believe.You'll Hear How They:Reframe imposter syndrome and harmful feedback that derails dreamsNavigate grief when an identity built on EM no longer aligns with personal well-beingDescribe the hidden toll of EM: disrupted circadian rhythm, motherhood challenges, pandemic trauma, and corporate shiftsIntegrate palliative care inside the ED, reducing length of stay, improving communication, and radically supporting EM physiciansUse mentorship, self-inquiry, and values alignment to identify career pivots About the Guest“Medicine is choose-your-own-adventure.” — Dr. Maria SturchlerDr. Maria Sturchler is a dual board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care, a three-time Ironman competitor, and a former mathematics educator whose doctoral work examined gender disparities in STEM. After being discouraged from medicine early on, serendipity and mentorship led her back to her calling. Today, she helps patients, families, and clinici'hat integrate palliative medicine directly into emergency care.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mariasturchlerWebsite: sturchlermd.comResources + MentionsUnlocking Us podcast — Brené BrownBring 'Em All In (referenced EM mantra)Multidisciplinary collaboration models in palliative and acute careTop 3 Key TakeawaysCareer paths are not linear—nor should they be: Your training is a foundation, not a life sentence. EM skills travel well into palliative care, leadership roles, education, coaching, and hybrid models that better honor your values.Boundaries are not betrayal—they are survival: Choosing your health, family, sleep, identity, and emotional bandwidth is not weakness. It is wisdom. Physicians cannot sustain compassion without protecting their humanity.The future belongs to systems that humanize care: Embedded palliative programs, interdisciplinary partnerships, and values-based innovations reduce burnout, shorten ED holds, and restore dignity to medicine—one conversation at a time.

In this episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie reconsider the balance of conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in math instruction. Although this topic has been discussed before, our hosts acknowledge that there is great nuance and many considerations in considering these two ideas in the teaching and learning of mathematics.Curtis and Joanie discuss how inquiry-based, discovery-style learning opportunities are more open ended, are student centered, and are less teacher directed. They support these types of lessons in math instruction while recognizing that there are times when an explicit approach where teachers are sharing important information also has a place. Additionally, our hosts consider that teaching procedures and algorithms also provides and opportunity to cultivate conceptual understanding. When teachers help student find the  conceptual understanding within the procedures, they engage in mathematical reasoning. This type of reasoning through concepts and procedures contributes to a broader and more robust understanding of meaningful mathematics. Additional referenced content includes:·       NCTM article From Rules That Expire to Deeper Mathematical Thinking. Mathematics Teacher: Learning & Teaching PK-12 Volume 118 Issue 4. April 2025. (Membership required).·       NCTM article Teaching Is a Journey: From Rules That Expire to a Journey Aspired. Mathematics Teacher: Learning & Teaching PK-12 Volume 118 Issue 4. April 2025. (Membership required).·       Robert Kaplinski's website and Open Middle websiteDid you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy. 

Ever stared at a word until it stopped being a word? That's where this week's rabbit hole begins—when Hillary's brain short‑circuits over the word speaker and takes a detour through psychology, frogs, and semantic satiation.

This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie speak with Pam Harris. Pam is well known and loved for her website, podcast, books, and conference sessions all based on her core belief that “Math is FigureOutAble.” Today's discussion centers on Pam's newest publication, Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Traps of Algorithms.Pam starts with three distortions about math that are common among teachers, students, and the population, and can impact how educators engage students with math in their classrooms. Next the conversation shifts to what is meant by algorithms, and how they differ from strategies and formulas. Then the discussion focuses on the potential traps to learning that can result from teaching algorithms in mathematics. All of these ideas are based on the development of mathematical reasoning, from counting strategies to additive thinking, to multiplicative reasoning and proportional reasoning, then the functional reasoning that comprises much of the math students learn in high school.There are so many good ideas in this episode that will challenge you and get you thinking!Additional referenced content includes:·       Pam Harris' website, Math is FigureOutAble.·       Pam's book, Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Traps of Algorithms.·       Pam's podcast, Math is Figure-Out-Able!·       Find Pam on all your favorite social media platforms.Did you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy. 

Send us a textAt Westside High School in Anderson, South Carolina, teaching looks different now — and students can feel it.Last week, we talked to leadership at Westside to see how this process worked. In this episode of the Making Schools Work podcast, SREB's Daniel Rock and Donn Kirkwood talk with Claire Armstrong and Chelita Greenley, two classroom teachers at Westside who helped turn professional development into a teacher-led movement that's changing how students learn, think and even celebrate tests.Hear how Westside's teachers:Shifted from admin-led PD to teacher-driven learningBuilt a Visible Learning Leadership Team to lead book studies and train peersCreated the Westside Six, a set of shared, research-based strategies used schoolwideUsed core beliefs to align instruction and expectationsHelped students take ownership of their learning — and replaced fear with confidenceFrom “four corners” discussions in history to “one-pagers” in math, teachers at Westside are making visible learning more than a theory — they're making it a culture.

This episode of Room to Grow brings together our 2025 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from Principles to Actions, an NCTM publication. After discussing each of the eight practices in isolation over the last several months, this month tackles the ideas and challenges in actually making substantive change to classroom practice. Our hosts share ideas for engaging with others in deeper professional learning, coaching, and peer observations, as well as ideas for individual teachers to work on making change in their classrooms. They acknowledge that change is complicated, and encourage listeners to engage in small, incremental steps that add up over time. Additional referenced content includes:·       NCTM's Principles to Actions·       NCTM's Taking Action series for grades K-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12·       NCTM's Principals to Actions Toolkit – Professional learning and other resources for a deeper dive into the eight Mathematics Teaching PracticesDid you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy. 

A mad fun episode of TPE, Stand-up Comedian and Content Creator, Ammar Zaidi, comes on the podcast to discuss School Stories, Karachi Rains, Amitabh Bachan, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Beef Burgers, Ducky Bhai, Career Stability and Stand-up Comedy.Ammar Zaidi is a Stand-up Comedian and a Content Creator.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction 4:00 School Stories 10:15 Shia School and Growing up Shia20:00 Horror Videos and Cannibalism 25:00 Rain Stories, Amitabh Bachan and Ambani's Wedding31:25 Being out in the rains in Karachi40:40 People who have lost it all in the floods44:00 Facing Tragedy, Going to Courts and the System54:22 Ammar Zaidi's Gas Story58:08 Property par phaday and Family issues1:01:59 Wearing hand me downs, Stationary boxes and Tetris 1:06:30 Ammar's Math Teacher and Degree1:10:00 Stand-up Comedy, Ducky Bhai and Career Stability 1:18:40 Beef Burgers1:29:00 Audience Questions

This episode of Room to Grow wraps up Joanie and Curtis' season 5 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM's Principles to Actions. The final practice in the series is “Support productive struggle in learning mathematics.” This is defined as follows:Effective teaching of mathematics consistently provides students, individually and collectively, with opportunities and supports to engage in productive struggle as they grapple with mathematical ideas and relationships. Our hosts begin with discussing the connection to classroom culture, ensuring that students feel safe, emotionally and academically, in order to be willing to struggle. Additionally, the expectations set by the teacher when there is a belief that productive struggle is a valuable and important aspect of learning math. Then they linger on the word “grapple” and the connotation it creates, and how different it is than the connotation of the word “struggle.” And they emphasize that productive struggle isn't about the math being hard, but rather thinking about the mathematics in new ways, and making connections that may not have been obvious. A key idea is the importance of educators' asking questions to better understand student thinking, which is a necessary condition for helping them to grapple with new mathematical connections.Additional referenced content includes:·       NCTM's Principles to Actions·       NCTM's Taking Action series for grades K-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12·       Favorite No protocol (5 minute Video)·       Previous Room to Grow episode Helping Students Struggle Productively·       Image of America flag made of baseballsDid you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy.  

Those chance encounters with someone you're interested in that failed to turn into something more. That's where Ben & Kelly come in! They scour the internet looking for people who just need that 2nd chance. It's the weird, the wild, and the desperate… it's Missed Connections!

In this episode of Room to Grow, Joanie and Curtis continue the season 5 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM's Principles to Actions, celebrating it's 10th anniversary. This month's practice is “Build procedural fluency from conceptual understanding.”  This is defined as follows: Effective teaching of mathematics builds fluency with procedures on a foundation of conceptual understanding so that students, over time, become skillful in using procedures flexibly as they solve contextual and mathematical problems. Using some discussion about multiplication, our hosts try to differentiate what is meant by conceptual understanding and by procedural fluency. They tease out the confusion that can arise by associating conceptual understanding with inquiry-based instruction and procedural fluency with direct instructional strategies. Although these types of instruction often go together, they are different, and separating them can help educators focus on how to best get to student learning. Additional referenced content includes:·       NCTM's Principles to Actions·       NCTM's Taking Action series for grades K-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12·       NCTM's position paper on Procedural Fluency (January 2023 – membership not necessary) Did you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy. 

As mentioned in this week's conversation with elementary school teacher and dead7 frontman Jason Kozik, here's the story of Dan's high school match teacher, who bore a curious resemblance to Wayne Static of Static-X. We've had this clip in the archives since 2021. It was due to see the light of day. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891thewood.com, TuneIn, Radio.net, and OnlineRadioBox! And if you have the itch to hear some of the best new tracks in rock, follow our New Rock Roundup playlist! For any and all friendship, questions, inquiries, and offers of pizza, The Itch can be found at the following: Website: itchrocks.com Facebook: Facebook.com/itchrocks Instagram: Instagram.com/itchrocks Email: itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Podchaser to help our audience grow. If you don't like what you hear, please tell us anyway to help our skills grow. Our theme song "Corrupted", is used with permission from the amazing Skindred. All other content is copyright of The Itch. All rights reserved, including the right to rock on.

Today's guest is Joanna Cervantez, founder of A Fuller Education Microschool just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which she launched in the fall 2024. Joanna has both a bachelor's and master's degree in education and began her career as a middle school math teacher in inner-city Los Angeles, later teaching in a school for an orphanage in El Salvador. Since 2013, she has been coaching K-12 teachers and administrators to help them transform their classrooms into joyful learning communities. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org.

Today's guest is Kate Lundquist, founder and principal of Northshore Prep Academy. A former public high school math and physics teacher, Kate opened her secular K-8 hybrid school in Mandeville, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans, in 2015. Today, Northshore Prep Academy has 75 students enrolled.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org.

On this week's episode, we welcome comedian, Brent Weinbach, to chat about Mother's Day, McG updates, Rules 37, and more.Watch Brent's new special, Popular Culture!Watch The Chicken Coop!And listen to Brent's video game podcast, Legacy Music Hour!Jordan will be at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, June 7th and 8th!Jordan's new Spider-Man's comic is out now!Pre-order Jordan's new Godzilla comic! Be sure to get our new ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Check out Producer Steven and Margaret Cho's chat on See Jurassic Right about the “Movies That Made Us Queer.”Follow brand new producer, Steven Ray Morris, on Instagram.Listen to See Jurassic Right!

Runaway kangaroo on the loose named Sheila shuts down Alabama interstate. High school student performs a DIY exorcism on his math teacher. Neighbors demand answers after ‘rampant masturbation' takes over Seattle park. // SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones

It’s a combo Pregame – Big Show edition of this week’s Calm Down with Erin and Charissa. They start by answering questions including NFL offseason moves and Erin surprising admission about a former math teacher. They keep it rolling into the Big Show where Erin talks about taking Mack to Disneyland for the first time and the out of this world event Charissa is looking forward to!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to build a passion-based activewear line?Caitlyn Miller is a 26 year old business owner and marathon runner. Caitlyn's business, Expntl Athletics, specializes in activewear for distance runners. Listen to hear about:How social media helped Caitlyn connect to audiences and build a brandNavigating the mental and physical aspects of a sacrum injuryDistinguishing between good and bad pain and learning to trust your body againThe vision and inspiration of Expntl AthleticsBringing authenticity and passion to entrepreneurship Stay connected:Caitlyn on Instagram: instagram.com/caitlynmiller_fit/Caitlyn on Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@caitlynmiller_fitCaitlyn on Youtube: youtube.com/@caitlynmiller_fitFor The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpodJon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevittJoin the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.comThis episode is supported by:Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLRQ1 at www.puma.com.Shokz: This episode is supported by Shokz. They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. ⁠Use code FTLR10 for 10% off your purchase.