Rachel A.O. Jenkins
More than 20 years ago, on my second day on the job, I told Uri Treisman that I’d never, uh, studied calculus. His response? “It’s not too late.” Before I started working here, I hadn’t understood that math is a language. The most precise language we have for capturing reality.
Rain Newcomb
Rain Newcomb is a faculty member at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet, Minnesota. Previously, she taught at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Rain is grateful to her colleagues, teachers, and students (past and present) from whom she has learned so much.
Rikki Blair
As professor of mathematics and department chair at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio, Rikki worked diligently to promote active learning for her students and to bring technology into the curriculum. Among other activities, she is the author of two textbooks, has served as president of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC), and co-edited the DCMP volume Emerging Issues in Mathematics Pathways (2019).
Shelly LeDoux
My high school chemistry teacher laughed when I told him I wanted to major in math or science in college. He told me those were career paths for boys. I’m glad I didn’t listen to him and proud that I went on to teach AP Chemistry and author a book of chemistry activities. There is no mission more important than nurturing the intellect and aspirations of children.
Sherri Jones
Sherri authors and manages content development for Agile Mind course programs in middle school mathematics and supervises the authoring of assessment items for Agile Assessment. In addition, she provides implementation support for partner sites and creates and delivers professional learning.
Steve Engler
My mother taught kindergarten for more than 25 years, instilling the importance of education in the Engler household from an early age. Even though I didn’t follow her path into the education field, I have worked my entire adult life educating my colleagues on proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. My goal is to eradicate excessive use of commas and incorrect implementation of hyphens (particularly following an adverb in –ly).
Susan Dawson
Susan Dawson is a Texas entrepreneur, business and civic leader. She founded and leads E3 Alliance, which has been recognized across the country for its ground-breaking work in systemic change for education.
Susan May
I believe that the curriculum students use should be relevant and meaningful, supporting their social and emotional learning, and opening doors to future aspirations. As a curriculum developer and director of curriculum at the Dana Center, I am privileged to support the thousands of students who use my work in the classroom.
Tammi Perez-Rice
Tammi Perez-Rice authors and manages the content development of the Dana Center Mathematics Pathways (DCMP) course materials and supports their implementation in colleges and universities. In addition, she delivers professional learning for K–12 and postsecondary math educators and supports Launch Years Initiative’s cross-state learning sessions.
