Evening All.  I am pleased to be able to join this book study.  I look forward to not only increasing my knowleldge form the book, but to also gain from everyone's insights, perspectives and experiences. One thing that does concern me is in keeping up with everyone's postings, but I feel that what I can learn from others is important so look forward to being part of this experience.  I also welcome the chance to get to know others.

 

I live in the Seacoast/Exeter area of NH and work in a small district in Southern NH.  I teach intervention and remediation classes to 5th and 6th graders as well as the 8th grade Algebra I class.  I am the math facilitator  and coach for the middle school also. I am fairly new to the math coach postion so look forward to what this book study will help me greatly in helping the other teachers who teach math in my school.  We are also in the process of beginning to look at new texts as we transition into the Common Core Standards (as well as standards based teaching) I also fill a few other roles w/in the school.  

 

Again, I thank ATOMIM for extending the invitation.

Hello to you all.  It looks like I'm the only non-math teacher in the group, but I've always had an abiding interest, even passion, about impacting mathematics knowledge in kids.  My work in our field has been devoted to curriculum management and professional development for many years as principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent (Cape Elizabeth, Wiscasset, Union 47, Kennebunk, Camden, RSU 1 ....)  I am currently taking this year off in any of these roles and spending quite a bit of my time reading, studying and discussing with a variety of colleagues, the matters of Common Core expectations, responsibilities, and how we'll get there - in the most teacher-supportive way.  I have joined this experience because I have an affinity for educators learning from each other; and my greatest hope here is to learn from all of you in matters of powerful mathematics for students.  And, maybe along the way, I can pose some questions that might stretch all of our imaginations.  I am very much looking forward to joining you all in this journey with Mr. Leinwand.  Happy 2013.

I teach 2nd grade. I teach all subjects but math is my favorite! I am also part of our district math vertical team and I sometimes do PD in district. I am excited to be part of this group. I am always looking for new ideas and new ways to discuss those ideas with colleagues. My fear is the same as many others. Finding the time to respond in a timely manner.

Hello all!

I teach grade 3 at Paris Elementary School in Paris, Maine. I am hoping to gain from this book study more knowledge of the Common Core and how to implement these changes into my classroom. I am also looking for ideas on how to share the information with my grade level partners. My biggest concern is keeping with the assignments during report card time.

Thanks to ATOMIM for offering this opportunity to interact and share with so many educators across the state.  Reading the introductions, I am not seeing a strong representation of special educators in the group. 

I join as a special education teacher at Oxford Elementary School in Oxford, Maine, and am excited to have a group of very experienced colleagues at my school that are also joining the discussion.  This is my second year as a teacher after leaving my past life in the business world.  I am currently teaching math and reading in the resource room to upper elementary students with special needs. 

As the Common Core is implemented in our district, special educators are being asked to write goals for students based on grade level expectations of the Common Core including supports to assist in accessing the standards at the students’ grade level.  So if a fifth grader is working at the second or third grade level, that raises the bar significantly.  I hope to gain a better understanding of the Common Core and how to meet the instructional needs of my students while incorporating Common Core expectations.