President's Message

As we enter the final months of the school year, many educators feel the familiar pressure to “cover” the remaining standards before the year comes to a close. Pacing guides, assessments, and end-of-year responsibilities can create a sense of urgency that pushes us to move quickly from topic to topic. Yet spring also offers an important opportunity to pause and ask a deeper question: What really matters for students in mathematics? The California Mathematics Framework reminds

I am honored to introduce myself as your new CMC State President. This is not a role I ever imagined myself having, yet here I am, filled with deep gratitude for the experiences and opportunities that have brought me to this moment. I am continually inspired by the incredible educators, students, families, friends, and the broader mathematics community that surround me. I look forward to leading this organization and giving mathematics a strong and meaningful voice in every s

A Letter of Gratitude: Holding Space, Imagining Future Dear CMC Community, As I offer my final message as State President, I do so with a full heart—one shaped by gratitude, transformation, and the belief that communities like ours are capable of creating the future our students deserve. Over the past two years, I have been reminded that leadership—restorative, emancipatory, accessible, and liberatory leadership—is not simply about decision-making. It is about the courage to

Our Voice, Our Future: From Curiosity to Action Greetings, CMC Family, I write to you in a pivotal month. November is a time of incredible energy for our community. Many of us are just returning from the vibrant exchange of ideas at the CMC South Conference, still buzzing with inspiration from our colleagues. Others are looking ahead with anticipation to the deep, reflective learning that awaits us at the CMC North Conference in Asilomar (December 5-7, 2025). The themes for o

Dear CMC Family, ​ As I write this message, my heart is full—with gratitude, pride, and a renewed sense of purpose. This past July, I...

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