Authors & Presenters
- Samantha R. Neff
Samantha R. Neff is an elementary mathematics instructional coach. She works with teachers, students, parents, and administrators to enhance the teaching, learning, and assessing of mathematics to improve student achievement.
- Edward C. Nolan
Edward C. Nolan is currently an assistant professor of education at Moravian University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, teaching courses to understand the middle level learner; mathematics methods courses for early childhood, middle level, and secondary mathematics; and supporting field placements in education across the grades.
- Kit Norris
Kit Norris is an award-winning educator, consultant, and author who currently specializes in supporting teacher teams as they implement best practices in mathematics. As a former mathematics educator, administrator, and supervisor, she understands that teacher collaboration serves as a vehicle for improved student achievement.
- Janet Nuzzie
Janet Nuzzie is a published author with over 28 years of experience in mathematics education, including curriculum and leadership roles at the district, regional, and state level. She specializes in supporting campus leaders and teachers in the implementation of professional learning communities and has facilitated her district’s implementation of a multitiered system of supports for mathematics intervention.
- Jackie Palmquist
Jackie Palmquist is a national presenter and educational consultant with over 30 years of high school classroom mathematics teaching and leading experience. Her leadership emphasizes and supports collaborative planning and current research-informed best instructional practices.
- Randy Pippen
Randy Pippen, a consultant, has more than 40 years of experience teaching at the K–12 and college levels. Specializing in mathematics, he provides training on the PLC at Work™ process and CCSS.
- Sue Pippen
Sue Pippen, a consultant, has more than 40 years of experience teaching at the K–12 and college levels. Specializing in mathematics, she provides training on the PLC at Work™ process and CCSS.
- Sharon Rendon
Sharon Rendon is director of professional learning for the CPM Educational Program, a nonprofit organization, where she specializes in designing and delivering professional learning for secondary math teachers.
- Nick Resnick
Nick Resnick is a K–12 education specialist, focusing his work on mathematics, school improvement, assessment, intervention, and PLCs. Previously, he served as a secondary mathematics teacher, K–12 mathematics specialist, and school site administrator.
- B. Michelle Rinehart
B. Michelle Rinehart is an assistant superintendent, mathematics specialist, and instructional coach. As a former high school mathematics and science teacher, she is passionate about helping educators leverage high-impact teaching practices.