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Co-Teaching Strategies with Kate Small from empowerEd
Episode 14 Description: In this special episode of Math Universally Speaking, Ron reconnects with his former colleague and friend, Kate Small—an experienced educator, consultant, and passionate advocate for inclusive education. Kate’s background spans teaching in both general and special education, serving as an instructional coach, and working in administration before moving into national consulting. Now,…
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Building a Positive Math Culture – 5 Ways to Inspire the Problem-Solvers of Tomorrow
Episode 13 Description: In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, host Ron Martiello explores how to build a positive math culture that inspires students to see themselves as capable problem-solvers. Drawing on five practical tips—holding high expectations, coaching precision, embracing struggle, positioning students as partners, and making time for reflection—Ron shows how teachers can shape…
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Finding Joy in Math
Description: Finding Joy in Math What if we told you that joy in math isn’t about being happy—it’s about the deeper sense of fulfillment that comes from perseverance, growth, and belonging? In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, we explore how to cultivate joy in math through three key approaches: inspiring courage, making math relevant…