Teaching Math Teaching Podcast

Eva Thanheiser, Dusty Jones, Joel Amidon, Jennifer Wolfe
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Learning to teach math teachers better by sharing advice and expertise from mathematics teacher educators in various roles.

  1. DEC 10

    Episode 117: Ariel Beggs: Strengthening Mathematics By Developing Supportive Relationships and Community

    Learning to teach mathematics better with Ariel Beggs, program coordinator, professional development facilitator, and Presidential Award winning educator. Ariel shares her journey from two decades of middle school mathematics teaching to supporting mathematics educators through the University of Arizona Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the power of supportive relationships, noting the difference between toxic and tolerable stress is the presence of community and connection, and how this belief shapes her coaching, collaboration, and leadership. Links from the episode Center of Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers (CRR) (https://crr.math.arizona.edu/) ReEngaging Aspirational Learners (Getting REAL) (https://crr.math.arizona.edu/getting-real) Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference (MEAD) (https://crr.math.arizona.edu/mead-conference) TODOS: Mathematics for ALL (https://www.todos-math.org/) Teaching Math Teaching Episode 99 - Rodrigo Gutiérrez and Melissa Hosten: Being Responsive and Engaged to Elevate the Work of Math Teachers (https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/99) Teaching Math Teaching Episode 116 - Marian Dingle: You Teach Who You Are (https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/116) Coaching the 5 Practices (https://www.corwin.com/books/coaching-the-5-practices-287127?srsltid=AfmBOooUWNugdxYQl2YERZudkbpjkxohjun78q96FBdqRAeYL6q9S073) Powerful Mathematicians Who Changed the World from A to Z (https://www.nctm.org/Store/Products/Powerful-Mathematicians-Who-Changed-the-World-from-A-to-Z/) Reimagining the Mathematics Classroom (https://www.nctm.org/Store/Products/Reimagining-the-Mathematics-Classroom/) The Anxious Generation (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9780593655030) What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9781403984531) Special Guest: Ariel Beggs.

    46 min

  2. NOV 12

    Episode 116: Marian Dingle: You Teach Who You Are

    Learning to teach mathematics teachers better with Marian Dingle, Implementation Manager at Assessment for Good and the president of TODOS: Mathematics for ALL. She shares her advice and experience as a teacher and thought leader in mathematics education and she challenges educators and organizations to transform their teaching to uplift and honor the brilliance and identities of all learners and educators. Links from the epsidoe TODOS: Mathematics for ALL (https://www.todos-math.org/) Assessment for Good (https://aerdf.org/programs/assessment-for-good/) On the Podcast: What We Do for the Love of Math with Heinemann Fellow Marian Dingle and Dr. Naomi Jessup (https://blog.heinemann.com/podcast-what-we-do-love-of-math-marian-dingle-naomi-jessup) TODOS Podcast Episode 7: A Conversation with Marian Dingle (https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/todosmath/episodes/2020-02-23T13_35_51-08_00) Special Guest: Marian Dingle.

    56 min

  3. OCT 29

    Episode 115: Pamela Seda: Empower to See Brilliance and Do the Work in the Math Classroom

    Learning to teach mathematics teachers better with Dr. Pamela Seda, Founder and CEO of Seda Educational Consulting and President of the Benjamin Banneker Association. She shares her advice and expertise on being a mathematics teacher educator, being a mathematics education leader, and using the ICUCARE Equity Framework from her book, Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom. Links from the Episode Seda Educational Counsulting (https://www.sedaeducationalconsulting.com) ICUCARE Framework: Seven Principles for Effective Mathematics Instruction (https://www.sedaeducationalconsulting.com/icucare) The Benjamin Banneker Association (https://www.benjaminbannekerassociation.org) Episode 54: Kyndall Brown: Moving Toward Greater Equity Through Statewide Professional Development and his Book, Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom (https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/54) Special Guest: Pamela Seda.

    39 min

  4. OCT 8

    Episode 114: Colleen Eddy: Growing Leaders within Community

    Learning to teach better with Dr. Colleen Eddy, full professor and chair of the Department of Teacher Education and Administration at the University of North Texas, and current president of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. She shares about the importance of community, tips on the publication process, and helping grow leaders. Links mentioned in the episode: Research Council on Mathematics Learning https://www.rcml-math.org/ 2026 RCML Conference in Las Vegas https://www.rcml-math.org/upcoming-conference-registration Call from SSM Special Issue Call: Research in STEM Research Partnerships https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/19498594/call-for-papers/stem-research-partnerships Colleen Eddy's previous conversations on the Teaching Math Teaching podcast: https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/36 Colleen Eddy, Rick Hudson, and Michael Steele - AMTE 2021 Virtual Conference https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/57 Colleen Eddy and Travis Olson - Maximizing your AMTE 2022 Conference Experience Special Guest: Colleen Eddy.

    44 min
  5. Episode 113: The Transition Years: Looking Back, Moving Forward

    SEP 24

    Episode 113: The Transition Years: Looking Back, Moving Forward

    Learning to teach math teachers better through an episode of The Transition Years. Listen in as Joel Amidon and Dr. John Staley reflect on four years of collaborative work aimed at transforming students’ mathematical experiences during the transition years. Hear the behind-the-scenes story of how professional organizations came together to amplify voices, build a lasting network, and create real change. From grassroots conversations to state-level influence, John emphasizes the importance of shared leadership, accessible resources, and continuing the momentum to support teachers, students, and families. Whether you’re a teacher, counselor, leader, parent, or advocate, this episode challenges you to consider: What role can you play in moving this work forward? Links Launch Years Math Organizations Leadership Network - Click here to access webinars and other content related to the Launch Years (https://www.utdanacenter.org/our-work/k-12-education/launch-years-initiative/launch-years-math-organizations-leadership-network) Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/transitionyears/ (https://amidonplanet.com/transitionyears/) Special Guest: John W. Staley.

    47 min

  6. SEP 10

    Episode 112: Alisha Gibson: Coaching Teachers of Mathematics with "Open Eyes"

    Learning to teach math teachers better with Alisha Gibson, Mathematics Curriculum Specialist from the Jackson Public Schools in Jackson, MS and President of the Mississippi Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. She shares her advice and expertise on being a mathematics coach with open eyes toward helping teachers become the best version of themselves as teachers of mathematics. Links from the episode Teaching Math Teaching: Episode 13 - Lydia Klespis: Coaching Elementary Teachers during COVID-19 (https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/13) Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2025 Fall Conference, November 7-8, Defying Tradition: Let Thinking Take Flight (https://www.mctmonline.com/) Special Guest: Alisha Gibson.

    31 min

  7. AUG 27

    Episode 111: Jen Wolfe and Joel Amidon: Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education

    Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Jen Wolfe, Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arizona, as we talk about two chapters we co‑authored for the newest Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Professional Book Series, Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education, edited by Dr. Eva Thanheiser and Dr. Courtney Koestler. We dig into our chapters: ​Centering Community Care & Love in the Preparation of Prospective Secondary Teachers: A Collective Responsibility Approach to Mathematics Teaching and Learning, and ​Establishing the “We” with Prospective Elementary Teachers: Conversation Grids as Teaching Mathematics Methods as Agape Links from the episode Teaching Math Teaching Podcast Episode 63: Courtney Koestler and Eva Thanheiser: Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education (https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/63) Link to purchase Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education (https://bookstore.emerald.com/building-community-to-center-equity-and-justice-in-mathematics-teacher-education-hb-9781837085224.html)

    1h 31m

  8. AUG 13

    Episode 110: Courtney Koestler and Eva Thanheiser: Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education (Revisited)

    Learning to teach math teachers better with Courtney Koestler and Eva Thanheiser as they share their experience in editing the latest Association of Mathematics Teachers Educators (AMTE) Professional Volume, Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education, and how colleagues build community to center equity and justice in their teaching of math teachers. Links from the episode Teaching Math Teaching Podcast Episode 63: Courtney Koestler and Eva Thanheiser: Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education (https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/63) Link to purchase Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education (https://bookstore.emerald.com/building-community-to-center-equity-and-justice-in-mathematics-teacher-education-hb-9781837085224.html) Special Guest: Courtney Koestler.

    47 min
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Learning to teach math teachers better by sharing advice and expertise from mathematics teacher educators in various roles.

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  • Creator
    Eva Thanheiser, Dusty Jones, Joel Amidon, Jennifer Wolfe
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    119
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    © 2025 Teaching Math Teaching Podcast
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