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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Making Math Matter: It’s a Way of Life with Infinite Possibilities

Session 3 will be held in the Atrium Alcove, SCCTM Headquarters from 10:10 - 10:40.

Newcomers Meet the SCCTM President, Past-President, & President-Elect

Atending the SCCTM conference for the first �me can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate
it alone! Join SCCTM President Eugene, Past President Alisa, and President-Elect Brantay as they share
their insights on how to make the most of your conference experience. They understand that some
lessons can only be learned through experience, but they’re here to help you avoid missing out on the
wonderful opportuni�es the SCCTM conference has to offer. Eugene, Alisa, and Brantay will pass along
the valuable �ps they've gathered over the years, from naviga�ng the sessions to understanding the
benefits of SCCTM membership. They’ll be available to answer your ques�ons, ensuring you're ready to
engage fully with everything the SCCTM Conference has in store for you.

SCCTM Newcomers and First Time Conference Atendees

Dr. Euguene Bellamy, SCCTM President

Brantay Cohens, SCCTM President-Elect

Alisa Hobgood, SCCTM Past-President

Session 4 will be held in 100 AB from 10:10 - 11:00.

Innova�ve Math Manipula�ves and STEM Projects for All Students

Join us for a session with Jim Franklin, a former special educa�on teacher from Elm Street Elementary in
Rome, Georgia. Learn math strategies for students with visual impairments, including adding and
subtrac�ng mixed numbers, and explore Jim's tools and innova�ve STEM projects like a glow-in-the-dark
mini golf course and student-run businesses. Grades 3 - 5

Jim Franklin, Slide-A-Round Math Manipula�ves

Susan Franklin, Berry College in Rome, GA

Session 5 will be held in 101 A from 10:10- 11:00.

Derivita - What’s It All About?

In this interac�ve session, we will discover the power of Derivita to reimagine your math classroom.
Rigorous problems, engaging students, PLCs, impact analyses and so much more! Come prepared to
have fun! General Interest
Sherri Abel, Derivita

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