2026 NCCTM Annual Fall Conference: Full Schedule

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10:00am EST

Lessons from NC State STEM Scholars: Innovating in the high school math classroom

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST

Join us to hear from two of our Noyce STEM Education Scholars who will share two innovative lesson ideas for Math 3 and Math 4. Participants will engage in aspects of the lessons and leave with fresh ideas that can be used in your classroom next week.

Speakers

Cyndi Edgington

Associate Teaching Professor, NC State University

I am a faculty member in the STEM Education Department in the College of Education at NC State University. I teach courses for prospective and practicing secondary math teachers, coordinate the student teaching program, and advise the Kappa Chapter of the North Carolina Council of... Read More →

Charlie Hernandez

NC StateUniversity/Surry County

Laura Spaugh

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Winston 3B

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

10:00am EST

Tinkering with Trig Applications: Reasoning and Inquiry in Advanced Math

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST

Winston 3A

In this interactive session, participants will explore trigonometric function application tasks that promote reasoning, discourse, and conceptual understanding in Math 3, Math 4, and AP Precalculus. Through collaborative problem-solving and mathematical tinkering, students build the fluency and analytical skills needed for success in AP-level mathematics.

Speakers

Jay Martin

Current Project Lead for a Perkins funded project to contextualize all entry level math in North Carolina Community Colleges, Wake Technical Community College (Retired)

Teaching math is much more than teaching algorithms for the EOC! What are we doing to prepare our students for the workplace of tomorrow?

Tamara Ormandy

Teacher, Garner Magnet High School, WCPSS

Tamara Ormandy graduated from North Carolina State University (GO PACK!!!) in 2010 with a degree in Mathematics Education. She began teaching at Garner Magnet High School in the Spring of 2011 and is currently teaching Precalculus and Math 4. Tamara has been married to her husband... Read More →

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Winston 3A

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

11:10am EST

Clarifying Chatter

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST

Boardroom

Are students thinking deeply and seeing important connections beyond the problem in front of them? This session will focus on developing skills to write/find problems, which go beyond procedures and fluency and should get students talking about mathematics. Examples from a variety of 9-12 topics will generate opportunities for good discussions around content and pedagogy, alike.

Speakers

Tina Starling

Assistant Professor, Meredith College

Tina teaches Math, Stats, and Math Methods courses at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. She enjoys helping students go beyond memorization, and she believes technology and discourse are great tools for math instruction.

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Boardroom

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

11:10am EST

Exploring the new High School North Carolina Mathematics Standards

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST

Winston 2

This session will provide an opportunity for participants to explore the newly revised High School Mathematics standards through the lens of progressions and mathematical and statistical practices. The newly revised High School Mathematics standards will be shared and timelines for installation and implementation will be discussed.

Speakers

Lisa Ashe

Secondary Mathematics Consultant, NC DPI

Lisa Ashe is a Secondary Mathematics Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. Prior to coming to the state department, she has been a high school mathematics teacher, a school-based math instructional facilitator and a PK-12 District Curriculum Specialist.

Tammy Lackey

K-8 Math Consultant, NC DPI

Tammy Lackey is a 6-12 Math Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Joe Reaper

6-12 Math Consultant, NC DPI

Joseph Reaper is a 6-12 Math Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Winston 2

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 3: Structure, Coherence & Mathematical Pathways

11:10am EST

Storytelling with Historical Data: An Exploration of Rosenwald Schools for Statistics Students

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST

Conference 1

Learning how data becomes narrative provides students a deeper understanding of statistical research. Participants will dive into a historical dataset about Rosenwald schools and find the many stories and narratives which appear by using CODAP. Comparisons and relevance provide a groundwork of statistical intrigue which fosters a deep understanding of how statistics play into the world today.

Speakers

Heather Barker

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, Elon University

I'm an assistant professor of mathematics and statistics at Elon University. I teach statistics courses as well as courses for preservice teachers. My research lies in ways to better prepare pre-service and in-service teachers to teach statistics, the infusion of diversity, equity... Read More →

Andrew Gates

Elon University

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Conference 1

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

11:10am EST

The Co-teaching Formula: Structure, Strategies, and Data in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST

Piedmont 2

Teachers will explore planning systems that strengthen co-teacher communication and effectiveness, collaborate to design engaging, differentiated math lessons, examine co-teaching models and their best use, analyze assessment data to plan targeted interventions, and reflect on classroom practices to identify strategies for immediate implementation.

Speakers

Olivia Scott

Math 9-12 Teacher, West Brunswick High School, Brunswick County Schools

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Piedmont 2

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 3: Structure, Coherence & Mathematical Pathways

12:20pm EST

Beyond the Numbers: Standards-Based Data Dives That Drive Instruction

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST

Winston 2

Data should do more than identify weaknesses. In this session, participants will explore how PLCs use standards-based data dives to analyze student misconceptions, identify instructional gaps, and plan targeted next steps. Learn practical routines for connecting assessment data, standards alignment, intervention planning, and collaborative instructional decision-making.

Speakers

Krystal Glasscock

Person High School, Person County Schools

Amber Long

Person High School/Person County Schools

Avery Wilborn

Person High School/Person County Schools

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Winston 2

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 6: Leadership for Installation, Implementation & Collective Impact

12:20pm EST

Building Rigor, Relevance, and Vertical Alignment Through Real-World Modeling in Precalculus

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST

Conference 2

This session explores how AP Precalculus teachers can connect financial literacy to core math concepts while strengthening conceptual understanding, engagement, and AP readiness. Participants will examine vertical alignment from Math 1–3 into AP Precalculus through modeling tasks involving loans, investments, taxation, budgeting, exponential growth, and real-world function analysis.

Speakers

Andela Davis

High Point Central High School

Camelle Hylton

Kimani Roach

High Point Central High School, Guildford County Schools

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Conference 2

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

12:20pm EST

Fun Examples of Data Visualization and Modeling with R and RStudio

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST

Boardroom

Participants can engage with two real data sets (one on penguins and another on a well-known cartoon) using RStudio (free, cloud-based) as we create visualizations that help us learn about the data, note patterns, ask questions, make inferences, and explore models together. Participants' suggestions and questions will guide the presentation.

Speakers

Erin McNelis

Associate Professor of Mathematics, Western Carolina University

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Boardroom

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

12:20pm EST

The Magic of Building Thinking Classrooms (title under construction)

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST

Salem 1B

Participants will be immersed in a thinking classroom experience as they learn some of the key practices of building thinking classrooms. This session is designed for those who are in the early stages of exploring BTC.

Speakers

Barbara Woodcock

CMS: East Mecklenburg High School

Samantha Freiberg

CMS: East Mecklenburg High School

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Salem 1B

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

1:30pm EST

Connecting Industry to Mathematics Learning – A New Project for N.C.

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Piedmont 3

Explore practical strategies for bringing real-world industry connections into your math classroom. Participants will experience classroom-tested lessons developed with CTE teachers and industry professionals, examine student activities, and leave with ideas and resources to increase student motivation and awareness of needed workplace math and soft skills.

Speakers

Jay Martin

Current Project Lead for a Perkins funded project to contextualize all entry level math in North Carolina Community Colleges, Wake Technical Community College (Retired)

Teaching math is much more than teaching algorithms for the EOC! What are we doing to prepare our students for the workplace of tomorrow?

Tamara Ormandy

Teacher, Garner Magnet High School, WCPSS

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Piedmont 3

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

1:30pm EST

Sort of Rational: Supporting Students in Making Sense of Rational Functions

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Salem 3A

Do rational functions make your students irrational? This interactive session will explore strategies to help students move beyond memorizing rules to developing a deeper conceptual understanding of the behavior of rational functions by connecting representations. We will share instructional resources designed to promote sense-making and make rational functions more accessible for all learners.

Speakers

Barbara Kuehl

UCTM Past President, Open Up Resources/ Mathematics Vision Project

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3A

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

1:30pm EST

Strategies and Tips for the ACT

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Conference 1

The presentation will provide teachers with practical ACT test-taking strategies they can implement in their classrooms to help students build confidence and improve performance on the ACT Math section. Participants will explore multiple approaches to solving sample ACT questions. The TI 84CE/TI 84EVO will be the technology of choice; however, the strategies can be implemented on other platforms.

Speakers

Becky Caison

Retired high school teacher; T^3 Regional Instructor, Retired High School Teacher

I enjoyed a 34 year teaching career at Williams High School in Burlington. I later taught for 3.5 years at Cedar Ridge HS in Orange County as well as a short interim at River Mill Charter School as well as returning to Williams for a semester completing 38 years teaching high... Read More →

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Conference 1

Secondary High (9-12), No Strand: Proposals that do not align to any of the above strands are still welcome.

1:30pm EST

Tinkering with AI for Access: Using Copilot to Support Multilingual Math Learners

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Winston 3B

Secondary math teachers can leverage Microsoft Copilot to design accessible, rigorous tasks for multilingual learners. This session shares real examples of adapting Canvas assignments and redesigning a probability unit using QTEL strategies. Participants will explore how AI supports instructional “tinkering” to improve access, engagement, and mathematical understanding.

Speakers

Candice Smith

High School Math Teacher, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

I teach Math 2 & Foundations of Math 2. I love teaching inclusion classes with my wonderful EC co-teacher. I'm a single mother and a Christian. My daughter is 16 and just graduated high school 1 year early!! I have rescue fur baby named Dipper, we adopted him 1 year and 3 months ago... Read More →

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3B

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

2:40pm EST

Leveraging AI and Problem Posing to Foster More Engagement with Word Problems

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

Winston 3A

Participants will explore problem posing as a pedagogical tool for developmental math students. Following a brief introduction to problem-posing frameworks and AI integration, attendees will work through a hands-on lab experience, posing, modifying, and reflecting on mathematical word problems with AI scaffolding support.

Speakers

Micheal Bosse

Özge Gün

Bartin University

John Sevier

Instructor, Appalachain State Univesity

[email protected]

Daniela Tirnovan

University of South Alabama

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Winston 3A

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

2:40pm EST

More Than an Answer: Using AI to Promote Reflective Math Learning

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

Conference 1

What happens when students complete brief learning reflections with genAI after class? This session shares findings from a semester-long study on AI-facilitated student reflections and metacognition in Calculus I. Attendees will learn about a practical AI reflection framework, apply it, and consider study findings. Presentation is designed for any educator curious about AI as a thinking tool.

Speakers

Alyssa Collins

Aaron Trocki

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Conference 1

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

2:40pm EST

Reality of Money® for Educators

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

Winston 1A

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) recognizes the importance of financial education, with employees across the state trained to serve as presenters on various consumer topics. Join us to learn about the interactive financial education program, Reality of Money®, how it ties to real life and classroom curriculum, and how to partner with SECU to bring this program to your school.

Speakers

Erin Roache

State Employees' Credit Union

TBD

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Winston 1A

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

9:50am EST

Crafting Investigative Experiences for AP Statistics Students

Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST

Boardroom

Along with the updated Course and Exam Description (CED) for AP Statistics the College Board has announced an update to the annual AP Statistics Exam. One of the primary differences is that Part 2 of the exam will have students work through four investigative questions. During this session teachers will learn what questions like these entail and learn how to craft them for their students.

Speakers

Rob Sharpe

AP Statistics, Precalculus, Charlotte Latin School

Howdy!

This is my 22nd year teaching high school math. For most of those years I've been teaching AP Statistics and along the way I have taught nearly every other high school math class. Over the years I've grown to really enjoy working with teachers to help them create, hopefully, more meaningf... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
Boardroom

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

9:50am EST

Desmos in Action: Engaging Lessons for High School Math Teachers

Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST

Salem 1C

Explore how Desmos can transform NC Math 1 and Math 3 instruction through engaging, student-centered lessons. Participants will experience ready-to-use activities that promote conceptual understanding, mathematical discourse, problem solving, and formative assessment while increasing student engagement and interaction.

Speakers

Bismark Owusu Ansah

Seaforth High School, Chatham County. East Carolina University

Paul Perez

Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
Salem 1C

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

9:50am EST

Exploring Multiple Representations With Spreadsheets

Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST

Conference 1

Participants will explore how to design spreadsheets that model real-world situations and connect multiple mathematical representations, such as equations, tables, and graphs. This session will focus on using spreadsheets to model systems of equations in meaningful real-world contexts.

Speakers

Kaitlyn Dry

The North Carolina Leadership Academy

Kaitlyn Dry is a current 7th grade math teacher at The North Carolina Leadership Academy in Kernersville, NC. Prior to teaching at The North Carolina Leadership Academy, Kaitlyn taught 8th grade math and Math 1 in Davidson County Schools. She has experience helping EC and Academically... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
Conference 1

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

11:00am EST

Connecting, Empowering, and Preparing Through Co-Teaching

Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

Salem 3A

This session shares a school’s journey to improve outcomes for diverse learners through strong collaboration among district, school, and teachers. Presenters will highlight practical tools for scheduling, co-teaching, and professional development supporting general and special education teachers.

Speakers

Heather Freeman

Wilkes Central High, Wilkes Co Schools

Wendy Gordon

EC teacher, Wilkes Central High, Wilkes Co Schools

Hannah Reece

Wilkes Central High, Wilkes Co

Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Salem 3A

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

11:00am EST

Tinkering Through the Unit Circle

Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

Salem 1B

A collaborative, hands-on session where participants build the unit circle with manipulatives and use their discoveries to develop the parent graphs of the sine and cosine functions.

Speakers

Kristi Connally

Bradford Preparatory School

Todd Rackowitz

Bradford Preparatory School

Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Salem 1B

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

11:00am EST

Utilizing Desmos in the Advance Placement Math Environment

Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

Conference 1

This session would be an informative demonstration on the best practices of utilizing desmos in the 3 AP math classes. Participants would be presented with instructional handouts as well as online activities within the Amplify Classroom environment. The session is designed to prepare AP teachers to help their students best utilize the desmos calculator within their AP math classes.

Speakers

John Mathis

Seaforth High School, Chatham County

Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Conference 1

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

12:10pm EST

Robot Soccer - Applying Coordinate Plane Knowledge with Spheros

Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST

Piedmont 1

Participants will apply their knowledge of the coordinate plane to write methods for Sphero Bolt+ robots to move in various directions. No coding experience is required, we will walk everyone through creating the methods regardless of coding experience. The methods can then be used to code the Bolt+ to move around a soccer field mat. The workshop will end with a robot soccer game.

Speakers

Jeanette Juran

STEAM Coordinator, Salem Academy

Kris Porazzi Sorrells

Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST
Piedmont 1

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

12:10pm EST

Using Samples to Make Inferences About Populations

Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST

Winston 3A

In this session, we will learn how to use data from a sample to make informal inferences about populations parameters, using randomization and simulation, and assess the validity of a predicted value.

Speakers

Kimberly Clark

Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST
Winston 3A

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

12:10pm EST

Wait, That's Math? Making Cross-Curricular Connections to Prompt Student Thinking

Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST

Salem 1C

Using examples that connect into other disciplines -- such as sciences and history -- can help students think about mathematics in different ways, as well as provide low-floor/high-ceiling entry points for engagement. Using activities from my classes, attendees will participate in modeling and discussion that pulls in cross-curricular content.

Speakers

Stephanie Morgan

Haywood Early College, Haywood County Schools

Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST
Salem 1C

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

1:20pm EST

Instructional strategies that elevate student thinking

Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST

Salem 3C

Participants will examine how intentional instructional design, questioning techniques, discourse practices, and inquiry-based learning experiences can elevate rigor and deepen student understanding across content areas.
Participants will attempt a challenging problem-solving task without immediate guidance. Afterward, they will reflect on emotions, strategies, and the importance of struggle in learning. Participants will sort sample questions into low-level and high-level categories and collaboratively revise questions to increase rigor.

Speakers

Sheree Osbourne-Dixon

Eastern Guilford High, Guilford County Schools

Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 3C

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

1:20pm EST

Making Algebra Real: Teaching Functions Through Data and Modeling

Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST

Winston 3C

Discover how real-world data can make algebra more meaningful and engaging. In this interactive session, participants will explore classroom-ready activities from the CourseKata curriculum, using visualization, modeling, and coding to teach functions, linear relationships, and mathematical reasoning. Educators will leave with practical strategies and adaptable lessons for Algebra I and II.

Speakers

Aleksandra Schilis

Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston 3C

Secondary High (9-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

1:20pm EST

Watch Out for #1: Using Probability to Detect Fraud

Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST

Conference 2

If I have some quantitative data, how often will the numbers begin with each digit 1-9? Benford’s Law is a probability distribution based on logs that models leading digit frequencies in many real-life datasets, such as social media followers and computer network traffic. It is widely used to detect financial fraud. We will explore a synthetic financial dataset using technology and Benford’s Law.

Speakers

Jill Thomley

Appalachian State University

Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST
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Secondary High (9-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

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