Mathsational

Last week, the math education world lost a true light, my #MTBoS #iTeachMath #TMC friend and fellow statistics teacher, Shelli. Many of you may know her from her blog, Teaching Statistics , where she generously shared lessons, reflections, resources, and encouragement for over a decade. If you’ve ever taught AP Statistics, led a data talk, or explored a new classroom activity with excitement, chances are, Shelli had a hand in inspiring that work. Shelli was more than a brilliant teacher; she was a mentor, a collaborator, and a quiet force who pushed others to grow. She helped me become a more creative and confident statistics teacher. Through her blog, her tweets, and countless conversations, Shelli constantly reminded me of the value of thinking deeply, reflecting often, and staying curious. Some of my favorite memories with Shelli came from the virtual spaces she helped build, the book clubs, the math teacher meet-ups, and the blogging challenges. These gatherings were more than just...

Over the years, Mathsational has been my space to share the creative math teaching strategies, games, and tech tools that bring my high school classroom to life. Whether it was a new twist on a card game for algebra review or reflections on using screencasting as formative assessment, this blog has been a place for me to connect, grow, and hopefully inspire others. Lately, though, my role in education has been evolving. I’ve found myself increasingly passionate about educational technology, not just in math, but across all subject areas and grade levels. I’ve been working with educators to integrate digital tools that foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration K–12. And I’ve been thinking… it might be time for a fresh space to share those experiences more intentionally. So here’s what’s next: 🌟 I’m starting a new blog focused on K–12 educational technology integration across all content areas. It will be a place to explore best practices, spotlight tools, reflect on ...