A message we received from a 2025 participant:

"After reflecting on our four days together, I wanted to share with you all what this experience has done for me. If you had asked me a week ago about my math abilities, I would have said, 'I used to be really good at math, but not so much anymore.' In high school, I excelled at page-long algebraic equations, tutored other students in math during my free period, and attempted Honors Physics. What I realized this week is that I was great at memorizing formulas and never really made sense of what that work meant in context. This lack of understanding showed in the math classes I have taught as an educator; even with the youngest students, I struggled to find meaningful ways to imbed number sense concepts with our school's chosen curriculum. I recognized that my teaching was lacking but couldn't identify the issue, so I made stronger math routines my goal for this upcoming year. This is the reason I attended the training.

"Now, if you asked me today about my math abilities, I would say, 'Math is like a really juicy mystery and I'm ready to look for clues.' In four days, you all have planted a seed that transformed my math identity, and probably my mindset overall. My love for math has been reignited by the idea that problems can be multi-faceted and solutions flexible. I feel 'good at math again,' but not because I know the answers. It's because I know my voice has just as much value in a math classroom, no matter what I know or don't know. All I can think about is if this happened in just four days for me, I can't wait to see what will happen to my students in the next 10 months.

"Thank you for all of the work and effort you put into the math project. It's evident how purposefully and thoughtfully designed each moment was, while also allowing for engagement and connection. I wanted to express my full gratitude to you all and let you know that it was a very transformative experience."

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