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Teaching with Jillian Starr

Making Sense of Math for Elementary Teachers

My goal is simple:
to build your confidence as a math teacher by deepening your understanding of the math you teach. When we invest in teachers, we invest in students, and everyone gets to see themselves as a “math person.”
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hello I'm Jillian

I want every child to feel confident in their math abilities, and that happens when every teacher feels confident teaching math. In my fifteen years in the classroom, I sought out every opportunity to learn more about teaching math. I wanted to understand HOW students develop math concepts, the same way I’d been taught how students learn to read. I want every teacher to experience the same transformation I did, and to feel ready to teach any student who walks through their door. I’m so glad to be on this math journey with you!