2016 Conference General Information
2016 CONFERENCE GENERAL INFORMATION
Leadership Conference: November 4, 2016 Conference Dates: November 4, 2016 12:30 - 8:00pm November 5, 2016 8:00am - 12:00pm Location: West High School in Salt Lake City Keynote Speaker: Mathew R. Larson, NCTM President |
Keynote Speaker
Matthew R. Larson
President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Dr. Matt Larson is president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Previously, Larson was the K–12 curriculum specialist for mathematics in Lincoln (Nebraska) Public Schools for more than 20 years. Larson is a frequent speaker before mathematics education audiences, and he has authored or co-authored several professional books, including a series on professional learning communities and Common Core Mathematics. He is co-author with Tim Kanold of the recent publication, Balancing the Equation: A Guide to School Mathematics for Educators and Parents, and he was on the writing team of NCTM’s influential book, Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All (2014). Larson has taught mathematics at the elementary through college level and has held an appointment as an honorary visiting associate professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. |