introduction with first post

[Brianna Donaldson]

Dear Math Teachers' Circle subscribers,

I'm going to suggest that since this is a large group with many people who don't know each other, when you first post to the group, please also introduce yourself briefly.

I'm Brianna Donaldson, Director of Special Projects at the American Institute of Mathematics and manager of the Math Teachers' Circle Network.

Thanks,
Brianna Donaldson

[Judkins, John W]

I teach 7th and 8th grade math. My background is actually science with a BA and MA in chemistry and a PhD in science education. As part of my mid-life-crisis, I wanted to try something different so here I am, teaching math. We are also Foster Parents and have a 8yo adopted son. That is in addition to grandchildren and grown children.

Dr. John Judkins, PhD
Math and Science Teacher
Jackson Middle School

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Subject: introduction with first post

[Beard, Diane G]

I teach 6-8th Math Strategies and I also have two electives that address different math concepts. I have a BA in Business Management/Accounting and attached to that BA is a Certification to Teach K-8. I am just shy of a few classes from getting my MA. I also hold a license for K-12 Special Education. I have three children from my first marriage: 1-getting married, 1-married, and 1-doesn't want to leave home. I also have 5 step-children and 6 known grandchildren. I got into teaching because I knew that I would be rich...not financially, but because I made a difference in someones life.

Diane Beard
Math Strategies/Problem Solving/Study Skills
Room: D-1
bea...@aps.edu

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Subject: RE: introduction with first post

Thanks,
Brianna Donaldson

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[Richard Spindler, Ph.D.]

My name is Rich Spindler. My education: BS and MS in engineering; MS
and Ph.D. in mathematics. I've been in teaching positions at the
university level, but have also taught in gifted/talented programs for
middle/high school students for quite a few summers, as well as AP
stats at the high school level. I've been helping out in the public
school classrooms for many years, helping, observing and learning. I'm
also serving the public school system in other ways. I enjoy working
with the students at all ages, and want to continue helping them
succeed.

[D'Agostino, Frances]

Hello,
My name is Frances D'Agostino. I am a math coach at a middle school in Stamford, CT.
I started my career in teaching in the 70's at a parochial school, left to work at a bank and have been in a public school system for 20 years. I love my job, love math, love middle school students and LOVE my two grandchildren!! Looking forward to meeting some/all of you in DC.
Fran

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Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 8:48 AM
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Subject: Re: introduction with first post

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[Anessa Weers]

Hello,

My name is Anessa Weers.  I just graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE.  I am currently looking for a job teaching math in grades 7-12.  It is hard to find a job right now, but am still persevering.  If anyone had an job searching tips, I will take them!  I am also getting married on July 16!

Anessa Weers

[Sandi Snyder]

Hi Anessa! Don't know if you are interested, but there was a job
opening at McCool Jct, NE. This is just south of York, right off
Interstate 80....

On May 17, 11:57 am, Anessa Weers <weers.ane...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>

> My name is Anessa Weers.  I just graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University
> in Lincoln, NE.  I am currently looking for a job teaching math in grades
> 7-12.  It is hard to find a job right now, but am still persevering.  If
> anyone had an job searching tips, I will take them!  I am also getting
> married on July 16!
>
> Anessa Weers
>
> On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM, D'Agostino, Frances <
>

> FDAgost...@ci.stamford.ct.us> wrote:
> > Hello,
> > My name is Frances D'Agostino. I am a math coach at a middle school in
> > Stamford, CT.
> > I started my career in teaching in the 70's at a parochial school, left to
> > work at a bank and  have been in a public school system for 20 years. I love
> > my job, love math, love middle school students and LOVE my two
> > grandchildren!! Looking forward to meeting some/all of you in DC.
> > Fran
>
> > ________________________________________
> > From: mathteach...@googlegroups.com [
> > mathteach...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Richard Spindler, Ph.D.

> > [rspindlerm...@gmail.com]

[usha narra]

Hi. I am Usha. I teach at a Charter School in Salt Lake City, Utah. I
love Math Teachers' Circle as it gives me an opportunity to nurture my
own love and interest in Mathematics.

I am hoping to get ideas from you all on how to help my students
become better problem solvers.

Usha Narra

[Beard, Diane G]

I just reviewed my introduction post and never stated where I'm from. I teach in a Middle School in Albuquerque, NM. This will complete my 4th year there. My prior experience included working as a Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant for almost 13 yrs.

Diane Beard
Math Strategies/Problem Solving/Study Skills
Room: D-1
bea...@aps.edu

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To: Math Teachers' Circle
Subject: Re: introduction with first post

Hi. I am Usha. I teach at a Charter School in Salt Lake City, Utah. I

Usha Narra

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[Noelani Ioane]

I teach at Bingham High School in South Jordan, UT - but I have two
sections of a remedial Algebra 1 course for sophmores who weren't
successful in middle school, so I teach topics that are taught in
middle school math classes. I am looking forward to getting some new
ideas to implement this fall and getting to know some other math
teachers across the country.

[Origami]

Wait a second - Aren't you Prathusha's mom? Would she like to join
our girls math club this summer? It will be one week, maybe two, in
July. - Kate

[Jason Major]

My name is Jason Major and I teach in Chicago Public Schools and at the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern.  We are hopefully going to start a math teacher circle here eventually.  My main interest in finding grant money to start math clubs.  This year I received $2,000 to start four math clubs at Chicago schools, and the program was highly successful, and I'd love to find some more money.  If anyone has had any success doing this, I'd love to hear from you.  Thanks!

Jason Major

Mathematics Instructor

Beaubien School

Phone 773-534-3500 Extension 83476

E-mail jfm...@cps.edu

[Sean Corey]

Hello everyone!  Your locations and backgrounds are very diverse and exciting!  I am Sean Corey and I teach 6,7,8 math in Columbus Ohio at a in independent k-12 school.  This will be my 2nd year teaching.

Regards,

Sean Corey