Authors and Advisors for Reveal Math
Our learning scientists teamed up with expert authors and advisors to create a program guided by validated academic research and classroom best practices. Their guidance elevates the Reveal Math program and drives our philosophy forward.
Ralph Connelly, Ph.D.
K-5 Author
Authority on the
development of early mathematical understanding- Professor and Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Education-Brock University, 1977–present
- NCTM Mathematics Education Trust Board, 2016–present
- NCSM Board of Directors, 1994–1996, and 2006–2008
- President, Ontario Association for Mathematics Education (OAME), 1987–1988, 1998–1999
Annie Fetter
K-5 Author
Advocate for student ideas
and student thinking that fosters strong problem solvers.- Math Education Specialist at the 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education, present
- Founding Member, The Math Forum, 1992-2017
- Workshop Leader and Developer for Key Curriculum Press, 1995-2013
- Administrative Assistant for the Visual Geometry Project, the NSF-funded project that developed the first version of the Geometer’s Sketchpad software, 1988-1992
Linda Gojak, M. Ed.
K-5 Author
Expert in both theory
and practice of strong mathematics instructionWatch Dr. Gojak speak about thinking like a mathematician.
- Director, Center for Mathematics and Science Education, Teaching, and Technology at John Carroll University (OH), 1999–2016
- President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2012–2014
- President, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM), 2005–2007 NCTM Board of Directors, 1996–1999
- Elementary Mathematics Specialist, Hawken School, Cleveland, Ohio, 1978–1999
Susie Katt, M.Ed.
K-5 Author
Advocate for the unique
needs of our youngest mathematicians- K–2 Mathematics Coordinator, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Special appointment lecturer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Robert Noyce National Science Foundation Master Teaching Fellowship, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2012–2016
- R. L. Fredstrom Leadership Award, Lincoln Public Schools, 2008
Ruth Harbin Miles, Ed.S.
K-5 Author
Leader in developing
teachers’ math content and strategy knowledge- Mary Baldwin University Adjunct Instructor, Staunton, Virginia, 2006–2018
- K–12 Mathematics Coordinator, Olathe District Schools, Olathe, Kansas, 1980–2006
- NCTM Board of Directors, 2013–2016
- NCSM Board of Directors, 2005–2008, Conference Chair, 2018-2020
Nevels Nevels, Ph.D.
6-12 Advisor
Expert on socio-cultural
perspective, student agency and identity in mathematics learning- PK–12 Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator for Hazelwood School District in Saint Louis, MO
Nicki Newton, Ed.D.
K-5 Contributing Author
Expert in bringing student-
focused strategies and workshops into the classroom- Educational consultant and speaker in districts across the US and Canada
- Former bilingual elementary and middle school teacher
- Former Graduate instructor, Columbia, CUNY, MCNY, Mercy College, Cambridge College
- Founder and Developer of Math Online PD Academy
John SanGiovanni, M.Ed.
K-5 Author
Leader in understanding
the mathematics needs of all students and teachers- Coordinator of Elementary Mathematics, Howard County, Maryland
- President, Maryland Council of Supervisor of Mathematics
- Graduate Program Coordinator, Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader program, McDaniel College (MD)
- NCTM Board of Directors, 2015–2018
Walter Secada, Ph.D.
6-12 Advisor
Champion of improving
education for English language learners- Acting Dean of the School of Education and Human Development, University of Miami
- Director of "Language in Mathematics," a research and development project focused on improving the teaching of mathematics to middle-school English language learners
- Former Director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Hispanic Dropout Project
Cathy Seeley, Ed.D.
6-12 Advisor
Champion of students
learning to make sense of mathematics for themselvesWatch Dr. Seeley speak about productive struggle.
- Former Senior Fellow at the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin
- Past President of NCTM
- Former Director of K–12 Mathematics for the State of Texas
Raj Shah, Ph.D.
6-12 Advisor, K-5 Contributing Author
Champion of perseverant
problem-solvers and student curiosity in mathematicsWatch Dr. Shah speak about promoting growth mindset.
- Founder, Math Plus Academy, an after-school STEM enrichment program for students, ages 5 to 14
- Founding member, The Global Math Project
- R&D Engineering and Management, Intel Corporation, 1999–2008
- Affiliate, Math Teacher Circles and the Julia Robinson Math Festival
Jeffery Shih, Ph.D.
K-5 Author
Advocate for the
importance of student knowledge- Instructor and Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Mathematics Education, 1999–present
- Co-Director, Center for Mathematics, Science and Engineering Education, 2013–present
- NCTM Board of Directors, 2018–present
- Recipient, University of Nevada,Distinguished Teaching, Service, Math Education Awards, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016
Cheryl Tobey, M.Ed.
6-12 Advisor, K-5 Contributing Author
Facilitator of strategies that
drive informed instructional decisionsWatch Dr. Tobey speak about the benefits of formative assessment.
- Mathematics Program Director, Mathematics and Science Alliance, Augusta, Maine 2001–2008, 2019-present
- State Elementary Mathematics Specialist, Department of Education, Augusta, Maine 2016–2019
- Professional Development Specialist, Education Development Center, Waltham, MA, 2008–2016
- Co-Principal Investigator and Projector Director on NSF, IES and State MSP grants 2001–2016
- Classroom educator, 10 years, 1991-2001
Dinah Zike, M.Ed.
6-12 Advisor, K-5 Contributing Author
Creator of learning tools that
make connections through visual-kinesthetic techniques- Founder of Dinah Zike Academy, an accredited professional development center for K–12 teachers
- Inventor of Foldables® and other multi-sensory graphic organizers
- Educational Publisher, Dinah.com and Dinah-Might Activities, L.P
- Author of numerous award-winning books and educational materials