Welcome to Learning with Leaders:
Everyone Belongs in Mathematics!
Join Karen Riley Jeffers, NCSM’s Eastern 2 Director, and Abel Maestas, the host of Teaching that Counts as they talk with bold leaders and influencers about their math journeys and contributions! Hear from guests about their inspiration, perceptions, and insights regarding instructional decisions that make the mathematics space welcoming and engaging for all. Listen and learn about how beliefs, practices, and policies must continue to advance to ensure that each and every person feels a sense of belonging in mathematics.

Schedule
New episodes for the Learning with Leaders: Everyone Belongs in Mathematics! series podcast will be released on the 11th of each month
Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform and stay tuned for more bold mathematics leadership conversations. You can listen on your favorite podcast platform using the links below.
Exciting News!
We are proud to share that NCSM’s Learning with Leaders podcast has been recognized as one of the “Best 30 Math Teacher Podcasts” by MillionPodcasts, ranking #6 spot on the list!
In addition, Learning with Leaders was featured on the “Best 30 Math Podcasts” list (ranking #16) and ranked #63 on the “Best 100 Educational Leadership Podcasts” list.
Learning with Leaders has also received multiple honors from Feedspot, including:
- Ranking #14 on the “100 Best Education Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025” list
- Ranking #6 on the “80 Best Educational Leadership Podcasts” list
These accolades highlight the podcast’s impact in advancing conversations around mathematics education and leadership.

