Candidates for President-Elect

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Kathy Cramer

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Current Position
Associate Professor Mathematics Education University of Minnesota
Co-Director STEM Education Center University of Minnesota

Previous Teaching Experience:
K-6 Title I Mathematics teacher
7-8 Mathematics Teacher
Instructor General College University of Minnesota
Professor Mathematics Education University of Wisconsin River Falls

Education
B.A. Mathematics, Syracuse University
M.A. Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota
Ph.D. Mathematics Education, University of Minnesota

Goals as MCTM Officer
Teachers in Minnesota consistently have been leaders in applying innovative ideas in mathematics classrooms across the state. MCTM has dependably been there for teachers to support mathematics teaching reform. As MCTM moves forward those involved in this organization need to continue to reach out to young professionals finding ways to support excellence in teaching and making MCTM relevant to their professional lives. The MCTM board working together can find creative ways to interact with teachers in their first 5 years of teaching. These efforts should take advantage of the new technologies but also use the strength and knowledge of its long time members and experienced teachers from throughout the state. Being a member of MCTM for quite a long time, I have benefited from meeting teachers throughout the state at conferences and by serving on the board. I have always appreciated the opportunity to share my ideas at state conferences. Serving once more on the board is a way for me to give back to an organization that has been important to my professional journey.

Professional Affiliations

  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
  • Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM)
  • Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)

Involvement in MCTM, NCTM and Mathematics Education

MCTM

  • Vice President Mathematics Education 2001-2004; 2010-2013
  • Speaker at MCTM conferences

NCTM

  • Program chair for NCTM Regional Conference Minneapolis November 2015
  • Presenter at NCTM annual meetings
  • Author of several articles for NCTM publications like Teaching Children Mathematics; Mathematics Teaching in the Middle Grades; Journal for Research in Mathematics Education
  • Co- Author of NCTM Navigations in Number and Operations 6-8
  • Co-Author of upcoming NCTM publications: Focus in Elementary School

Mathematics and Focus in Middle School Mathematics: Reasoning and Sense Making

Mathematics Education

  • Project Investigator for the NSF- funded Rational Number Project (RNP).
  • Lead author on RNP fraction lessons for building Initial Fraction Ideas and Fraction and Decimal operations. Curriculum used throughout the state to support students in grades 3-5 to develop a rich understanding of rational numbers.

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Emily Larsen

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Current Position
K-12 Mathematics Specialist South Washington County Schools

Education
BA Applied Mathematics, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
MAT Secondary Mathematics, University of Saint Thomas
EdD Critical Pedagogy, University of Saint Thomas

Goals as MCTM Officer
MCTM was has been in existence since 1950, supporting mathematics teaching and learning. The networks available to mathematics teachers through social media provide a level of support and depth of learning that didn’t exist 10 years ago.

My goals as president include building on the long history of the organization while also supporting new structures and initiatives that will respond to current and future needs of members. In the position of president, I would ask the board to review programs and initiatives in place and identify new ideas that support the mission. Some areas of inquiry would include: professional development opportunities, communication and membership support, organizational financial stability, and committee structures and member involvement.

Professional Affiliations

  • Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • NCSM
  • ASCD
  • Learning Forward

Involvement in MCTM and Mathematics Education

MCTM

  • Foundation Governing Board, Chair and Member
  • Fall Conference Committee, Chair and Member
  • Fall Conference Program, Chair
  • Vice President High School
  • District 1 Director
  • MN Math Leaders Member

NCTM

  • Volunteer Committee Chair NCTM Regional Conference Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Local Arrangements Committee, Volunteer Committee Co-Chair NCTM Regional Conference Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Signs and Printing Committee, Co-Chair Regional Conference Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Session Support Committee Annual Meeting, Member, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Presider for Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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