Math Belongs to All of Us
Originally Math in the Time of Corona, a blog in response to a global pandemic, transformed into periodic musings on mathematics, community, and personal growth. Still written by an eternal optimist.
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Finding Gratitude in a Gridlock
I knew Saturday night had the potential for being a horrible ride home from Seattle. On my northbound journey towards the city at 3:30 pm that afternoon, I saw that all southbound lanes of I-5 were shut down. Traffic was backed up for miles being diverted onto surface streets. The Washington State Department of Transportation…
That Autumnal Feeling
To my friends and colleagues returning to teaching: may your year be filled with curiosity, laughter, and discovery. And to my fellow nonprofit travelers: here’s to the ongoing work of building, sustaining, and dreaming—even when the seasons blur together.
Practicing what I Preach
When I teach, I want my students to embrace a growth mindset. They need to know that my classroom is a safe place to try wild, creative ideas and that it’s alright to make mistakes. I often tell them that the hardest part of solving any problem is being brave enough to take the first…
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Math Belongs to All of Us 