Blue Glasses Math
by Pamela Brett
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080 | Recovering Traditionalist: Building Our Own Math Minds First…
080 | Recovering Traditionalist: Building Our Own Math Minds First…
About this podcast
Honest conversations about the messy, emotional side of learning and teaching math. You will learn how to navigate the complex interactions that show up in math classes, understand the impact of beliefs and emotions on student engagement, and discover strategies to foster a classroom where every student sees themselves as a math person.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 78 episodes
- 080 | Recovering Traditionalist: Building Our Own Math Minds First with Christina Tondevold | October 14, 2026 · 1 h 3 minA straight-A math teacher who couldn't figure the tip, a phrase from a Boise State professor, and why the procedure will always be there to fall back on. Christina Tondevold of…
- 079 | 60% Prepared: Teaching Math in the Age of AI with Chris Ippolito | October 7, 2026 · 1 h 8 minPam sits down with longtime friend Chris Ippolito, Emerging Technology Coordinator at Singapore American School, to ask what's left to teach in math class now that AI can handle…
- 078 | What Times What: Rebuilding Math Confidence One Fact at a Time with Chris Roberts | September 30, 2026 · 43 minShort description: A tenth grade algebra classroom, a stack of blank stares, and the free tool one teacher built when he couldn't wait for a fix to arrive. Full description…
- 077 | Integrity Over Fidelity: Let’s stop pretending there is only one way to get there with Cheryl Fricchione | September 23, 2026 · 47 minCheryl Fricchione, past president of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey, joins Pam to talk about what actually changes math teaching. Standards as a North…
- 076 | Boredom Is Where Deep Thinking Starts | Dwight S. Williams | September 16, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 76Dwight S. Williams learned math on license plates because he was bored. He makes the case that boredom is what deep thinking needs, and that our classrooms may have engineered it…
- 075 | Get Out of Their Way: Rescuing Less, Leading More with Vince Galea | September 9, 2026 · 56 minPam sits down with Vince Galea, "The Friendly Principal," a K-8 principal in Ontario, Canada, whose leadership content has grown to over 14,000 followers in under a year. They…
- 074 | Why We Rescue Students From Struggle (And What It Costs Them) | September 2, 2026 · 34 minWelcome back to Blue Glasses Math for the 2026-2027 school year. Pam kicks off the new season solo, reflecting on the summer's most-discussed social post and the classroom story…
- 073 | Why Your Nervous System Might Be Sabotaging Your Teaching (And How Breathwork Holds the Key) with Ashlee Livingstone | June 3, 2026 · 40 minWhat if the missing piece in math education isn't a strategy — it's regulation? Breathwork coach Ashlee Livingstone joins Pam Brett for a conversation about what happens when…
- 072 | Welcoming the Magic: Building a Connected Math Journey with Ann Elise Record | May 20, 2026 · 1 h 5 minWhat does it really mean to build a connected math journey — for students and for teachers? In this episode, Pam sits down with Ann Elise Record, elementary math consultant…
- 071 | The Watercolor Brain: Transforming Math Learning Through Neuroplasticity with Liesl McConchie | May 13, 2026 · 54 minDiscover how emotions influence learning in math classrooms through the lens of cognitive neuroscience. In this episode, Liesl McConchie shares groundbreaking insights on the…
- 070 | The Future of Math Education: Adapting Standards for a Changing World with Robert Kaplinsky | May 6, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 70In this engaging interview, Robert Kaplinsky shares his journey into math education, the power of open middle problems, and the importance of evolving teaching standards to match…
- 069 | Strategies for Educators with Dr. Lauren Fullmer | Apr 29, 2026 · 36 minIn this episode, Dr. Lauren Fullmer discusses the intersection of social-emotional learning, equity, and mathematics education. She shares her personal math journey, insights on…
- 068 | Are We Over-Engineering Education? | April 22, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 68In this episode, Pam Brett explores the challenges and realities of digital learning, student motivation, and over-engineering education. She emphasizes the importance of…
- 067 | Reimagining Math: From Mechanics to Ideas with Ted Dintersmith | April 15, 2026 · 53 minTed Dintersmith shares his extensive journey through math, highlighting the importance of understanding mathematical ideas over mechanics, and advocating for relevance and…
- 066 | Dr. Nicki Newton's journey from a reluctant math student to educator | Mar 25, 2026 · 1 h 1 minIn this engaging interview, Dr. Nicki Newton shares her inspiring journey from a reluctant math learner to a passionate educator and advocate for joyful, inquiry-based math…
- 065 | AI Proof Education, a conversation with Marsha Familaro Enright | Mar 18, 2026 · 46 minIn this engaging interview, Marsha Familaro Enright shares her insights on Montessori education, innovative programs for young adults, and the importance of fostering reasoning…
- 064 | How Assessment Holds Learning Captive and What to Do About It with Melissa Dean | March 4, 2026 · 52 minIn this insightful interview, Melissa Dean, a high school teacher and author, shares her journey of reimagining assessment and learning in math classrooms. Discover how shifting…
- 063 | How Authenticity Transforms Math Classrooms with Rob Baier | Feb 25, 2026 · 54 minThis episode features Rob Baier sharing his journey through math education, emphasizing the importance of reflection, sense-making, and authentic teaching to foster better human…
- 062 | Navigating Emotions in the Math Classroom | February 18, 2026 · 19 minIn this episode, Pam Brett discusses the often-overlooked emotional landscape in math classrooms. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the emotions that…
- 061 | Empowering Students: The Journey of Math Fact Lab with Michael Kenny | February 11, 2026 · 35 minIn this episode of Blue Glasses Math, host Pam Brett welcomes Michael Kenny, the founder of Math Fact Lab, to discuss his journey in math education and the development of his…
