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.
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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)
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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.
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Episode 109: Ayanna Perry & Gina Wilson: Supporting Early Career Mathematics Teachers
Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Gina Wilson, Knowles Teacher Initiative Program Officer of Teacher Development and Dr. Ayanna Perry, Director of Outreach and Dissemination, as we discuss supporting early career mathematics teachers and the professional development of teachers outside of higher education.
Links from the episode
Knowles Teacher Initiative (https://knowlesteachers.org/)
Knowles Teaching Fellowship (https://knowlesteachers.org/teaching-fellowship)
Knowles Academy (https://knowlesteachers.org/professional-learning)
Knowles Annual Conference (https://knowlesteachers.org/annual-conference)
Five to Thrive Series from Corwin (https://www.corwin.com/landing-pages/five-to-thrive-series?srsltid=AfmBOooIErSKqgBQnpGPBSfApHlKXHdCVHQTzCibmd8OdhLstekAxbi1)
The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation (https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Art_of_Coaching/m_kZ7eO2q9UC?hl=en&gbpv=0)
Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership (https://linktr.ee/mtep2.0) Special Guests: Ayanna Perry and Gina Wilson.
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Episode 108: Farshid Safi: Collectively Moving Toward a Comprehensive, Inclusive Approach to Mathematics Teacher Education
Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Farshid Safi, K-12 Math Educator, Associate Director for Teaching and Service and Associate Professor in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Central Florida, as well as the President of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. We discuss with Farshid the upcoming 2026 conference and how AMTE is continuing to live out its mission and position statements.
Links from the episode
AMTE Mission and Long Term Goals (https://amte.net/about)
AMTE Position Statements (https://amte.net/positions)
2026 AMTE Annual Conference in Portland, OR (https://amte.net/content/2026-annual-amte-conference)
Teaching Math Teaching Episode 47 - Farshid Safi: Sense-Making and Adjusting (https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/47)
AMTE Awards (https://amte.net/about/awards)
AMTE Affiliate Directory (https://amte.net/affiliates/directory)
The Transition Years Podcast Series (https://amidonplanet.com/transitionyears/)
Poem by Sa’adi (Persia, 13th Century), translation by M. Aryanpoor: (https://englisifarsi.com/blogs/news/saadi-poem-placed-at-the-entrance-of-the-united-nations-building-nyc?srsltid=AfmBOoqxtVuKuujoDjYmmZFUbQRLcooEftjkEu7Au3saKYc-57oq0rjE)
Human beings are members of a whole,
In creation of one essence and soul.
If one member is afflicted with pain,
Other members uneasy will remain.
If you've no sympathy for human pain,
The name of human you cannot retain!
Special Guest: Farshid Safi.
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