UETCTM Winter 2024 Newsletter

The Upper East Tennessee Council of Teachers of Mathematics (http://uetctm.org/) is an organization for anyone involved in mathematics education from preschool through college in the greater Tri-Cities region. We meet multiple times throughout the school year and share ideas to support one another in teaching math. Come join us!

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When: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 @ 4:00

Where: Virtual - link posted on Facebook on January 30th

Agenda:

4:00 - 4:15: Welcome & Announcements

4:15 - 4:30 Emoji Math with Peggy Rochelle

4:30 - 5:30: Breakout Sessions

*Note: Breakout sessions could end earlier, but will not go past 6:00.

A certificate of attendance will be provided for professional development hours.

Meeting Link:

https://tusculum.zoom.us/j/82171639550

Meeting ID: 821 7163 9550

Sessions

K-2: Engaging Student in Math

Presenter: Kayla Proccopio & Candice Crews, Washington County Schools

3-5: Fractional Tiling: Real-World Area of Rectangles with Fractional Sides

Presenter: Candance Wiggin, Tusculum View Elementary

6-8: The CRA Approach in Middle Grades

Presenters: Amanda Cole, TN Dept. of Education

9-12: Spiral Review in High School Math

Presenter: Amanda Phebus, David Crockett High School

We would love to have you join UETCTM as a member for the 2023-2024 school year! Membership dues are only $10.

To become a member for the 2023-2024 school year, click on the file linked below and complete the application. You can send your dues payment to Julie Tester at the address at the top of the application or you can fill out an application and pay your dues in person at the August 29th meeting.

President: Robert Cantor (Washington County Schools) Email: cantorr@wcde.org

President-Elect: Peggy Rochelle (Tusculum University) Email: prochelle@tusculum.edu

Secretary: Sunshine Light (Kingsport City Schools) Email: slight@k12k.com

Treasurer: Julie Tester (Kingsport City Schools) Email: jtester@k12k.com

Past-President: Tina Hill (Washington County Schools) Email: dbhsmathteacher@gmail.com

Webmaster: Daryl Stephens (ETSU) Email: stephen@etsu.edu

Be sure to mark your calendars for the following upcoming UETCTM events scheduled for the 2023-2024 school year. We would love to have you present at our winter and spring meetings! If you are interested in sharing your ideas, please reach out to any of the officers and we will make sure to add you to the agenda.

Winter Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 (virtual) from 4:00-5:30 pm

Spring Meeting: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Daniel Boone High School from 4:00-6:00 pm

Note: Elections for UETCTM officers will be held at the spring meeting. We are always looking for teachers who are willing to be leaders in the organization. Please consider getting involved and serving as a future officer. If you are interested in serving, please reach out to one of our current officers and we will make sure to add your name to the ballot.