President Ballot 2020

 

Karen Hyers

Current Position:

Mathematics Teacher

Tartan High School, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools

Department Chair/Building Instructional Lead

Education:

  • M. Ed. Mathematics Education, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
  • M. S. Mathematics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
  • B. A., The College of Wooster, Ohio. Major: Mathematics, Minor: History

Goals as MCTM President:

I attended my first Spring MCTM Conference at Cragun’s while I was student teaching. I was hooked. The sessions were thought-provoking and conversations with other teachers made an immediate impact on my practice. Over the years, MCTM has evolved, but meaningful mathematics education conversation is still at the heart of this organization. As President, I will work to continue and expand our opportunities for discourse via regional meet-ups, statewide conferences, and online platforms.

One of our major challenges is equity. We need to continue the efforts of our Equity task force, both to build a more inclusive organization and to build the capacity of our members to provide a high-quality mathematics education for all learners. I will work with your Board of Directors to reach out to mathematics educators at all grade levels and all experience levels. I fervently believe that working together leads to an improved mathematics experience for all. Bringing more teachers into our professional organization will strengthen our practice, increase the base for our advocacy, and benefit all of our students.

Professional Affiliations:

  • Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • NCSM: Mathematics Education Leadership
  • TODOS: Mathematics for All
  • Council of Presidential Awardees in Mathematics
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Education Minnesota

Involvement with MCTM and Mathematics Education:

MCTM:

Vice President at Large (for High School) 2014–17;

District 4 Director 2011–14;

Speaker at Spring (and Fall) Conferences 1997–present;

Math-On-A-Stick volunteer 2015–18;

Ross Taylor Symposium speaker 2012, 2014;

Publicity Committee 2003–2009;

Delegate Assembly 2001–05 & 2009–14

Mathematics Education:

College Board AP Calculus Development Committee and Exam Reader;

NCTM Regional and Annual Conference presenter;

Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching 2009;

CPAM Board of Directors;

NCSM Newsletter Editor;

MDE MCA and GRAD review committees;

SciMathMN STEM Frameworks Geometry co-author;

MN High School Math League Coach

Jeanine Salzer

Current Position:

8th/9th grade mathematics teacher, Hopkins North Junior High

Education:

  • Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN — Urban Education – Mathematics Grades 7 – 12 Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2016
  • National Board CertificationAdolescence Mathematics Initial 2003; Recertified in 2011
  • University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN— MA in Curriculum and Instruction Sept. 1995 – Aug. 1996
  • St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN— Elementary Education and Middle School Mathematics September 1986 – May 1991

Goals as MCTM President:

  • To continue creating an organization of well connected math educators that strive to instill a love of mathematics in their students
  • To connect mathematics teachers of all levels to learn from one another.
  • To ensure all students have access to equitable access to meaningful mathematics.

Professional Affiliations:

  • Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Involvement in MCTM and Mathematics Education:

  • Spring Conference Program and Technology Committees – Current
  • Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator – Hopkins Schools – 2018-19
  • MCTM Vice President for Jr. High School – 2007
  • MN State Mathematics Standards Committee — Writer – 2005

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