What Teachers Are Saying

“I found this professional development opportunity to be one of the most beneficial PDs I've ever been a part of. The instruction was hands-on, relevant to what was happening daily in my classroom, supportive in the materials and feedback that were provided, and collaborative in a way that brought like-minded people together to grow and learn.”

“This is the best PD that I've been a part of yet as an educator (and math isn't even my favorite subject).”

“Math Empowered has changed the way I teach math and I will never return to reading out of the book. The change I saw in my students' learning and understanding continues to amaze me.”

“This cohort was amazing! Karolyn and her partners were amazing in explaining the Math Empowered way of teaching. It was a very hands-on experience for us.”

“I loved the Math Empowered Cohort! Students loved the sorts and games. Most liked the math talks, and those discussions sparked their thinking.”

“My experience with Math Empowered was great! I learned so much about how to make math more engaging for my students.”

“I enjoyed this experience and learned quite a bit from the conferences and observing lessons. The instructors were knowledgeable and resourceful and provided a wealth of information.”

“I noticed that students were able to talk about their learning and transfer their learning from day to day. All my students' test scores went up exponentially.”

“My math scores during testing went way up!”

“My students became more excited for math and I saw everyone becoming involved in all the parts of it.”

“The combination of the various activities really sparked their thinking, helped them make connections, and allowed them to feel successful in their math skills.”

“There was more genuine math talk among students and a higher interest level.”

“My students were able to take the time to learn and reach their individual potential, rather than trying to keep up with others.”

“They were happier and got a lot better with social behaviors, but also were able to pick up more methods of getting answers.”

“More confidence and communication amongst the students.”

“I encourage all math teachers to take the leap and join a cohort. It allows you to see what you learned in action with actual students!”

“This cohort will change the way you view how your students take information in and create a sense of understanding!”

“Go in with an open mind and try it in your classroom. It's amazing to see the changes in your classroom environment.”

“If you want your students to be engaged with math and see great student thinking, give Math Empowered a try.”

“The cohort offers a different approach to teaching math that helps students understand the foundations of math rather than just memorizing a process. It is an opportunity to discuss and challenge your teaching strategies with the support and ideas of other like-minded math teachers.”

“Very helpful when you are looking to incorporate more hands-on games.”

“It is valuable information and you learn many new strategies to implement.”