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I have always loved mathematics and have tried to instill in all my students the love of math. As Director of Mathematics it has been my goal to provide opportunities for teachers to become more knowledgeable about mathematics content and effective pedagogy to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students in our district and in our state. My membership in NCSM has provided me multiple opportunities to Network, Communicate, Support, and Motivate teachers, administrators, parents, students, and other stakeholders. I will continue to promote the mission of NCSM to provide equity and access for all learners.

My first exposure to NCSM was in 1996 after I left the classroom to work with an NSF grant our district had received. My new supervisor was a member who attended the conference annually and returned to share the information she gathered with others in the district. However, it was only after she retired in 1998 and I was hired for my current position of Director of Mathematics that I actually joined NCSM. I have used much of what I learn by participating in the NCSM conferences in the professional activities we develop and implement for the teachers in our district. NCSM has assisted me in advancing and improving mathematics education in our district. With the current emphasis of NCSM on Networking, Communicating, Supporting, and Motivating more teacher leaders, coaches, and administrators will understand that NCSM is not an organization strictly for "supervisors" but for everyone who supports students in mathematics education and encourages a love of mathematics in all students.