Dana Center Role
Anne leads the AI & STEM Innovation Team at the Center, where she oversees the development and implementation of high-quality, transdisciplinary, and phenomenon-based STEM instructional resources; artificial intelligence frameworks and guidelines; and professional learning experiences designed to transform how students engage with mathematics, science, and literacy in a data-rich, technology-forward world.
Anne guides the development of Dana Center-authored Agile Mind curricula—Mathematics 8, Algebra I, and Intensified Algebra. She partners with districts to support the adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional materials. Anne also provides leadership coaching and designs and delivers professional learning for teachers. With more than a decade of experience in curriculum development and instructional design, she brings deep expertise in building coherent, rigorous learning experiences across K–12 contexts.
As an engaged presence in the field, Anne presents at state and national conferences and contributes to grant and business development initiatives that advance innovation in STEM education. She is passionate about preparing students for the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly data-driven world.
Before Joining the Dana Center
Prior to joining the Center, Anne spent nine years as a classroom teacher in Leander ISD, teaching Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. From the start, she was committed to ensuring students had engaging, relevant mathematics experiences, designing her classroom around that goal. She served as a mentor teacher; coached MATHCOUNTS, basketball, and tennis; and contributed to district-wide curriculum planning. It was during these years that Anne first encountered and regularly used Dana Center resources, sparking an interest in the Center's mission that would ultimately bring her here.
Education
- M.A., Mathematics, The University of Texas at Austin
- B.S., Mathematics, The University of Texas at Austin
Presentations
- Middle School Acceleration: Stories From Alief ISD. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) (June 2026).
- Integrating SEL and Academics: Learnings and Results From Washington State. SEL Exchange (November 2024).
- A New Vision: Creating Opportunities Through a Student-Centered Approach in Middle School Mathematics. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM): Leadership in Mathematics Education Annual Conference (October 2024)..
- Using Data-Rich Tasks to Support Culturally Responsive Education. CAMT (July 2024).
- Improving Teacher Preparedness: A Focus on Curriculum Literacy. NCSM Annual Conference (October 2023).
- Learnings From a 6-Year Longitudinal Study of Intensification in Supporting Algebra I Students. NCSM Annual Conference (October 2023).
- Using Data-Rich Tasks to Increase Student Engagement. CAMT (June 2023)..
- Group Worthy Tasks. CAMT (July 2022)..
Developed Curriculum
- Agile Mind Algebra I
- Agile Mind Intensified Algebra
- Agile Mind Mathematics 8
- Integrated Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning (ISQR)
Developed Professional Learning Sessions
- Alief ISD: TX SB 2124 Implementation
- Effective Implementation Cohort (EIC)
- Focus on Algebra Initiative
Professional Memberships
- NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education
- Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics
Honors and Awards
- Beula Johnson Award for Mathematics Teaching