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Monday, June 30
 

9:45am PDT

Making Moves to Reach all Learners: A Game Plan
Monday June 30, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
When implementing site-based/division-wide initiatives have you ever questioned how your current practice fits with new information and asked, “but what about...?” We will reflect on the “moves” we researched, observed, and tried through the lens of Building Thinking Classrooms that helped answer the “what about . . .” questions through a modeled lesson. We will collaboratively discuss prioritizing pedagogy while planning by using a task to reach and engage all learners to transform your practice.
2025 Conference Presenters
avatar for Bethany Lightfield

Bethany Lightfield

Math Coach, Prince William County, VA
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Kylie Samko

Math Coach, Prince William County VA
Kylie Samko is a dedicated middle school math coach in Prince William County, Virginia, with 11 years of educational experience. She has primarily worked with middle school students and has recently expanded her expertise to consult with elementary and high school educators. Kylie... Read More →
Monday June 30, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Baker

11:00am PDT

Teaching Data Science with the BTC Toolkits
Monday June 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
In today’s data-rich landscape, the ability to interpret and apply data is essential for students. This interactive session will explore data science standard connections while using the BTC practices. Participants will engage with real-world examples of how students can work with data and discuss strategies for supporting teachers in making data-informed decisions that lead to better outcomes for all learners.
2025 Conference Presenters
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Andy Boyd

WA Math Regional Coordinator, North Central Education Service District
Dr. Andy Boyd serves as the Science and Math Specialist at the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD), where he also holds the role of Regional Math Coordinator. With a strong background in STEM education and regional education systems, Dr. Boyd supports educators across... Read More →
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Cari Haug

Regional Science Coordinator, North Central Education Service District
I am the Regional Science Coordinator for North Central Educational Service District serving K-12 science educators. I have a passion for science, science education, and the outdoors. My career path has been steeped in these passions. I taught middle school science and math after... Read More →
Monday June 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Baker

1:00pm PDT

Supporting a District Wide shift to BTC
Monday June 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
How do you build capacity for a district wide shift towards a thinking classroom? Hear from two mathematics department leaders who successfully embarked on this journey in a diverse central high school district. Hear about the glows and grows of the process, and walk away with not only an aspiration for a thinking classrooms philosophy in your building/district, but more importantly the inspiration and plan for how to make it happen.
2025 Conference Presenters
avatar for Meghan Parenteau

Meghan Parenteau

Assistant Principal of Mathematics & Business, Syosset High School,, Syosset Central School District
Monday June 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Baker

2:15pm PDT

Building Thinking Classrooms: A Collaborative Conversation Across Content Areas
Monday June 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Building Thinking Classrooms: A Collaborative Conversation Across Content Areas 
Session Description:
Join us for an open conversation centered on the Building Thinking Classroom framework, where BTC team members will explore ideas, share experiences, and address questions in a collaborative setting.  This session will offer a flexible space for organic discussion around cross content topics.
Monday June 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Baker
 
Tuesday, July 1
 

8:00am PDT

Building Thinking Physicists (and we’re ALL born physicists!)
Tuesday July 1, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
I encountered BTC during a foray into college mathematics teaching in 2023. The ’24 BTC Summer Conference in Phoenix sealed the deal for me. I am back to teaching physics exclusively this year, and I have attempted to implement all 14 principles during the fall semester. As I am now posting grades before planning my spring courses, I am hyper-focused on #14. How We Grade. This presentation will be in three movements: 1) BTC at a large community college, 2) BTC in physics (with a little math tossed in), and 3) Meaningful Assessment vs. Assessing the Meaningful (spicy!). Hear how this year-long physics experiment turned out.

2025 Conference Presenters
avatar for David Weaver

David Weaver

Physics Faculty Emeritus, Maricopa Colleges
I’ve just completed my 44th year teaching in the Maricopa Community Colleges, where I’ve taught across the entire STEAM spectrum—physics, engineering, math, microprocessor technology, computer art, and more. Most recently, I served as a one-year sabbatical replacement for a... Read More →
Tuesday July 1, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Baker

9:15am PDT

Three Years and 12 Practices: How I Found Success with Navigation Tools
Tuesday July 1, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Three years into implementing BTC in my classroom and honing the first 12 practices finally led to successful integration of navigation tools.  Come hear one teacher's story on how we got students engaging early, often, and ongoing with tools that are designed to help students track their learning progress, identify areas for practice, and understand expectations clearly. We’ll discuss the challenges of creating meaningful navigation tools, integrating them effectively into high school math courses, and why I waited until my third year implementing BTC to try them.
2025 Conference Presenters
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Madison Butts

Department Chair/Teacher Leader/Mentor, St Helena USD
Tuesday July 1, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Baker

11:00am PDT

Story Problems For All: Instruction & Assessment with Structured Expressions
Tuesday July 1, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Do you have students who shut down at the sight of a word problem? This session introduces research-based practices that worked with the lowest-performing students in both a Title 1 elementary school and high school. We will explore several instructional practices that span grade K-10 needs: exact-length bar templates, introducing structured expressions, expression/quantity matching, quantity onions, and finally algebraic expressions. BTC-style concept maps provided. Session immediately begins with participants working as students on VNPSs and on a webapp for 45-50 minutes followed by time for questions. Links to videos will be provided for the development, theory, & pilot data, instead of using valuable session time.
2025 Conference Presenters
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Surani Joshua

Teacher, Arcadia High School,, Scottsdale Unified School District
A little bit about me: I have 14 years of experience teaching math, and 8 of those are in Title 1 schools. I have a PhD in math education where I focused on how to consider student thinking and development of specific math concepts, as well as degrees in physics and math. I have taught... Read More →
Tuesday July 1, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Baker

1:00pm PDT

Redefining Student Status in the Mathematics Classroom through A Building Thinking Classrooms Lens
Tuesday July 1, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Participants will explore a BTC task through a complex instruction lens, focusing on actionable norms to enhance classroom equity. They will gain practical tools for implementing inclusive practices and providing targeted feedback to support equitable participation. This session will equip educators with strategies to foster effective collaboration and ensure all students engage meaningfully in BTC tasks.
2025 Conference Presenters
avatar for Clare Bunton

Clare Bunton

High School Math Teacher, Wyoming High School, located in Wyoming, Michigan
Clare Bunton's school: Wyoming High School, located in Wyoming, Michigan, serves approximately 1,284 students in grades 9-12. The student body is diverse, with 51.1% Hispanic, 25.5% White, 14.3% African American, 2.6% Asian, and 6.3% identifying as two or more races. Additionally... Read More →
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Dwaina Sookhoo

High School Math Teacher, NYC Lab High School
Tuesday July 1, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Baker

2:15pm PDT

Building Thinking Classrooms: A Collaborative Conversation Across Assessment Areas
Tuesday July 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Session Description:
Join us for a collaborative conversation focused on how the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework intersects with various assessment practices. This session will provide an open space for educators to explore how thinking tasks, student voice, and non-traditional structures can inform both formative and summative assessment across content areas.
Tuesday July 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Baker
 


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