Florida Math

Rich Tasks

An expert in both theory and practice of strong mathematics instruction, Linda Gojak, M.Ed., is a proponent of reflective teaching and making math accessible for all students. She is a contributing author in the area of rich tasks. 

Mathematical Curiosity

Annie Fetter is an advocate for leveraging students’ ideas, mathematical curiosity, and sense-making to foster engagement, conceptual understanding, and strong problem-solving. She is the author of Florida Math Be Curious Sense-Making Routines. 

Engagement

Nicki Newton, Ed.D., is an expert in developing rich tasks and student-focused strategies. She has an extensive background in sheltered instruction and multilingual learner strategies. Having spent 10 years as a bilingual teacher and staff developer in California, she is an authority on guided math, workstations, math games, and activities. 

Supporting Multilingual Learners

Drawing from her own experience as a multilingual learner, Georgina Rivera, M.Ed., is an authority on building student agency through culturally responsive teaching. A former educator and teacher leader, she is passionate about students’ well-being, equitable instruction, and high-quality classroom practices. Georgina Rivera is a contributing author in the area of supporting multilingual learners. 

Equity and Access

An advocate for high-quality supports for students and teachers, Susie Katt, M.Ed., promotes equity, access, and mathematical success for all. She is dedicated to promoting productive math struggle and fostering perseverance in early learners.  

Mathematical Practices

John SanGiovanni, M.Ed., is a leading expert on fostering positive student identity, agency, and community in math. An authority on math fluency, number sense, productive struggle, mathematical practices and habits of mind, teaching problem-solving, and professional development to improve teacher efficacy, he is the author of Florida Math Number Routines and Data Talks. 

Student-Centered Classroom 

A national leader for the improvement of mathematics teaching, learning, and assessment, Cathy Seeley, Ed.D., is an expert on developing mathematical thinking and problem-solving through classroom discourse. She additionally specializes in putting effective teaching practices into action, building student confidence, fostering a math-positive culture, and transitioning to a student-centered classroom. 

Inquiry and Productive Struggle

An expert in mathematics instruction, Raj Shah, Ph.D., is passionate about teaching in ways that evoke wonder and joy. The author of Florida Math Ignite! Activities, he is a proud champion of perseverant problem solvers, curiosity in mathematics, inquiry, rich tasks, productive struggle, and promoting meaningful mathematics discussions. 

Formative Assessment

Cheryl Tobey, M.Ed., specializes in differentiated professional development for teaching struggling students. An expert on identifying student misconceptions and developing learning targets to help define formative assessment, she is the author of Math Probes Formative Assessment Activities in Florida Math.