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Friday, November 21, 2025
Making Math Matter: It’s a Way of Life with Infinite Possibilities
Enhance student accountability through inten�onal, consistent classroom prac�ces. Discover strategies to
foster deeper thinking, provide ac�onable feedback, and promote student responsibility to support
meaningful and sustained learning. Grades 3 - 12
Amy Amidon, Greenville County Schools
Session 125 will be held in 102 C from 9:00 -9:50.
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy that Humanize Math, Empower Learners, Bridging Equity Gaps
This presenta�on reimagines math as a humanizing, empowering discipline through Culturally Responsive
Pedagogy. By integra�ng students’ cultural iden��es, lived experiences, and community knowledge, it bridges
equity gaps, enhances engagement, and fosters belonging—So that educators are agents of jus�ce and
inclusion in mathema�cs educa�on. Grades 6 - 12
Vincent Muleka, Sep�ma P Clark Corporate Academy
Session 126 will be held in 103 from 9:00 -9:50.
Cul�va�ng Mathema�cians: Moving Beyond Giving Answers
This session invites educators to shi� their role from being the one with all the answers to becoming a
facilitator of student thinking. Together, we’ll explore how to create a math classroom where students share
ideas, engage in meaningful conversa�ons, and feel safe to struggle produc�vely. Grades 3 - 5
Jessica Phillips, Beyond The Classroom Consul�ng
Session 127 will be held in 104A from 9:00 -9:50.
Making Math Mater: Reading, Wri�ng, and Coding for Infinite Possibili�es
Discover how storytelling transforms math! This interac�ve session explores using literature, wri�ng, and
coding to make math tangible. Experience hands-on ac�vi�es that connect stories to problem-solving, use
coding to visualize math, and cra� engaging word problems with characters and plots for diverse learners.
Grades 3 - 5
Cinderella Shaw, Lady's Island Elementary School
Session 128 will be held in 104 B from 9:00 -9:50.
Building Mul�plica�ve Thinkers, not Memorizers
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