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.
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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.
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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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