Thumbs Up Math
Presentations
Keynotes, workshops, and conference sessions on Number Talks, instructional routines, and math leadership.
Coming up
October 2026
Elevate Teacher Implementation of Powerful Instructional Routines: Equity-Driven Strategies for High School Mathematics Classrooms
NCSM Annual Conference · Denver, CO
with Sue Ellen Vozza
2026
September 2026
Embrace AI for Human-Centered Thinking in Math
ICTM Annual Conference · Naperville, IL
with Tania
September 2026
Back Pocket Math Routines for Secondary Classrooms
ICTM Annual Conference · Naperville, IL
August 4, 2026
Everyone Can Learn Algebra with Number Talks
MCMI Summer Institute · Virtual
March 5, 2026 Keynote
Before the x: Building the Numeracy that Makes Algebra Possible
Eastern Illinois Conference on Teaching Mathematics · Charleston, IL
2025
October 13–15, 2025
Boldly Support the Implementation of Powerful Instructional Routines in a Curriculum-Dense High School Classroom
NCSM Annual Conference · Atlanta, GA
with Sue Ellen Vozza
July 24, 2025
Everyone Can Learn Algebra with Number Talks
MCMI Summer Institute · Virtual
May 7–8, 2025
High School Number Talks
Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference · Green Lake, WI
March 17, 2025
Leading Mathematics: A Journey of Learning and Growing, Not to Be Attempted Alone!
MDHWCS Luncheon · Naperville, IL
2024
November 2024
Experience the Power of Number Talks in Your Algebra Classroom
CMC South · Palm Springs, CA
September 2024 Workshop
Experience Using Geometry Number Talks to Build Student Understanding and Agency
NCTM Annual Meeting · Chicago, IL
with Scott
September 23–25, 2024
Three Coaching Moves to Equip Teachers with Impactful Instructional Routines
NCSM Annual Conference · Chicago, IL
with Pat Baltzley
February 7–9, 2024
Build Your Students’ Agency and Belonging with Number Talks
NCTM Regional Conference · Seattle, WA
with Pat Baltzley
February 7–9, 2024
Algebraic Thinking Starts in Kindergarten
NCTM Regional Conference · Seattle, WA
2023
October 28–31, 2023
Redesign Secondary Classrooms: Equipping Teachers with Instructional Routines That Embody the Eight Mathematics Teaching Practices
NCSM Annual Conference · Washington, DC
with Pat Baltzley & Sue Ellen Vozza
October 28–31, 2023
Let’s Go (Book) Clubbin’! Growing Teachers’ Instructional Practices Through Book Studies
NCSM Annual Conference · Washington, DC
with Jessica Bogie
October 7, 2023
Level Up Your Number Talk Routine
ICTM Annual Conference · NIU Naperville Campus, IL
with LP & Alyssa Schneider
October 7, 2023
Algebraic Thinking Starts in Kindergarten?
ICTM Annual Conference · NIU Naperville Campus, IL
August 2–3, 2023
Number Talks in High School: Short Routines, Big Impact (6–12, Coaches)
MCMI Summer Institute · Virtual
May 2023 Workshop
A Routine that Brings to Life Student Voice, Ownership and Belonging
Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference · Wisconsin
with Jessica
March 3, 2023
Culturally Relevant Tasks from Choosing to See
West Suburban Math Institute (WSMI) · DuPage County, IL
with Collin
February 3, 2023
Let’s Do Statistics & Probability Number Talks: Take a Chance
MMC Conference of Workshops · Evanston Township HS, IL
with Sue Ellen Vozza
February 3, 2023
High School Number Talks for Geometry
MMC Conference of Workshops · Evanston Township HS, IL
with Sue Ellen Vozza
2022
October 22, 2022
Number Talks: Build Voice, Belonging & Equity (6–12)
ICTM Annual Conference · Illinois
with Sue Ellen Vozza
October 22, 2022
Building Fluency with Math Talks & Number Strings
ICTM Annual Conference · Illinois
with Jessie
September 26–28, 2022
Using the 5 Practices to Enhance Number Talks Routines
NCSM Annual Conference · Anaheim, CA
with Pat Baltzley
March 16–18, 2022 Workshop
Number Talks for Secondary Students: An Opportunity for Equity, Voice and Mathematical Reasoning
NCTM Regional Conference · Indianapolis, IN
with Pat Baltzley & Sue Ellen Vozza
March 4, 2022
Statistically Speaking & Probability Too! Number Talks to Spark the Conversation
West Suburban Math Institute (WSMI) · DuPage County, IL
February 2–4, 2022 Workshop
Number Talks: A Routine that Brings to Life Student Voice, Student Ownership and a Sense of Belonging
NCTM Regional Conference · New Orleans, LA
with Pat Baltzley & Sue Ellen Vozza
2021
November 17–20, 2021 Workshop
Number Talks for Secondary Students: An Opportunity for Equity, Voice and Mathematical Reasoning
NCTM Regional Conference (Phoenix) · Virtual
with Pat Baltzley
November 16, 2021
Invite ALL Students to the Math Conversation with Number Talks
Chicago-Area Math Teacher Dinner (MAT) · Chicago, IL
October 16, 2021
So You Want to Try Number Talks!
ICTM Virtual Conference · Virtual
with Sue Ellen Vozza
May 2021
5 Surprising Benefits of Number Talks in Secondary Math Classrooms
Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago (MMC) · Chicago, IL
April 2021
Changing Mathematical Mindsets in an Algebra I Support Class
NCTM Annual Meeting (St. Louis) · Virtual
with Alyssa Schneider
April 2021
Invite ALL Students to the Math Conversation with Number Talks in Your Secondary Classroom
NCTM Annual Meeting (St. Louis) · Virtual
with Pat Baltzley
March 19, 2021
Building Proficiencies of Mathematical Practices Through Number Talks
Illinois State University · Virtual
with Sue Ellen Vozza
February 26, 2021
ALL Students Deserve to Be Seen, Heard and Valued. Number Talks Are Virtually Amazing!
West Suburban Math Institute (WSMI) · Virtual
2020
November 2020
Invite ALL Students to the Math Conversation with Number Talks in Your Secondary Classroom
NCTM Regional Conference (Tampa) · Virtual
with Pat Baltzley
October 2020
Get the Same Benefits from Number Talks in a Remote Teaching World
ICTM Virtual Conference · Virtual
with Sue Ellen Vozza
October 2020
Using Instructional Routines to Promote Equity
Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
May 28, 2020
Invite ALL Students to the Math Conversation with Number Talks
Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CCTM) · Virtual
with Alyssa Schneider
March 2020
Changing Mathematical Mindsets with High School Number Talks: A Story of Our Research
NCSM Annual Conference · Chicago, IL / Virtual
with Pat Baltzley & Alyssa Schneider
2019
October 2019
Number Talks in Secondary Math: Engage and Empower ALL Students
ICTM Annual Conference · Illinois
with Sue Ellen Vozza
October 2019
Number Talks in Secondary Math: Engage and Empower ALL Students
CCTM Annual Conference · Colorado
May 2019
Everything Is Nothing with a Twist
North Central College Pi Mu Epsilon & Gamma Iota Sigma Induction Ceremony · Naperville, IL