Candidates for VP Elementary

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Christy Pettis

 

 

 

 

 

Current Position

Mathematics teacher educator working with elementary teacher candidates in the Multiple Pathways to Teaching program
at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Education

B.S. Mathematics and B.A. English, University of Redlands, 1997
M.A. Teaching (Mathematics emphasis), Hamline University, 2005
Ph.D. Mathematics Education, University of Minnesota, 2015

Goals as MCTM Officer

Being a member of MCTM has been an invaluable source of professional development and collegial support over the years that I have been a math educator in Minnesota. I have particularly appreciated the work MCTM has done in recent years to increase its online presence and to effectively utilize social media platforms to connect Minnesota teachers with one another and with high quality resources for math teaching. My teaching experience first as an elementary teacher and then later as a high school math teacher taught me that everyone benefits when elementary and secondary teachers are connected with one another. My goal as an MCTM officer is to support and facilitate these elementary-secondary connections amongst Minnesota math teachers, both online and in-person. I will also work to promote the excellent professional development opportunities MCTM currently offers, and advocate for additional opportunities that serve the diverse needs of the elementary math teachers in our state.

Professional Affiliations

  • Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Association of Mathematics of Teacher Educators

Involvement in MCTM, NCTM and Mathematics Education

  • Elementary teacher
  • High school math teacher
  • University faculty in elementary mathematics education and student teacher supervisor
  • Instructional lead for the Multiple Pathways to Teaching program
  • Member, MCTM Instructional Practices Task Force
  • Co-Editor of “Solve It” in Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School
  • Regular presenter at MCTM Annual conference, NCTM regional and national conferences, as well as offering
    professional development support in elementary and middle schools for multiple districts in the greater Twin Cities
    region

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Margaret Williams

 

 

 

 

 

Current Position

Teaching and Learning Specialist for K-2 Mathematics, Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11

Education

1996 MA Mathematics Education, University of MN
1986 BS Elementary Education University of MN
1981 BA English and Theatre University of MN

Goals as MCTM Officer

There is strong research that compels us to focus on early mathematics as this is a strong predictor of later academic success, high school completion and college entrance. If elected, I will work tirelessly to promote elementary mathematics within and outside of the educational community, with a special focus on closing the achievement gap. MCTM has provided me with invaluable support since I first joined over twenty years ago. The professional connections and learning opportunities available through the organization have been amazing. As we grow as an organization, we need to expand the venues for elementary teachers to be connected, supported and inspired and it is just as important for us to work with principals, for they provide instructional leadership for their staff. I look forward to working toward these goals with the MCTM membership.

Professional Affiliations

  • Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Education
  • US Math Recovery Council
  • Education Minnesota

Involvement in MCTM and Mathematics Education

  • MCTM Professional Practice Committee, 2015-Present
  • Math Recovery Leader, 2009-Present
  • Add+Vantage Math Recovery Champion, 2006-Present
  • Cognitively Guided Instruction Facilitator, 2001-Present
  • MCTM, NCTM Regional and MAASFEP Presenter, 1996-Present
  • Anoka-Hennepin Math Professional Development Facilitator, 1991-Present
  • Elementary Math Methods Adjunct – Hamline University, 2014-2016
  • Region 11 – Number Sense Facilitator, 2014
  • Region 11 – Algebra Facilitator, 2012
  • Lead Contributor “Math by the Month” Teaching Children Mathematics, 2005-2007
  • MN Council of Teachers of Mathematics – District 6 Director, 2004-2007
  • Presidential Award for Elementary Mathematics Teaching, 1997

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