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We Believe Every Student Can Master Math.

Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D. created SpringMath based on more than 20 years of research, and built a team dedicated to making that science work in real classrooms.

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Two Decades of Research Led to One Big Idea

Math achievement in the U.S. has been declining for decades, and most schools don't have a practical, research-backed way to address it at scale. Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D spent more than 20 years studying what actually moves the needle in math instruction, and SpringMath is the result.

In building SpringMath, Dr. VanDerHeyden drew on the expertise of researchers and educators who understood both the science of learning and the realities of the classroom, creating a patented, comprehensive multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) platform built specifically for math, designed to work with real teachers and real time constraints.

From the Classroom to the Science Lab and Back

Dr. VanDerHeyden has spent her career at the intersection of math research and classroom practice. Her work has shaped how schools across the country think about screening, intervention, and what it takes to help every student reach math mastery. Hear the SpringMath story in her own words.

The People Driving the Mission

SpringMath Accelerate's mission is to empower educators using a research-based, patented MTSS approach. The goal is straightforward: equip teachers with effective tools to close learning gaps efficiently so every student has a path to lifelong math achievement.

The SpringMath Accelerate team is committed to helping districts improve math scores and works hard to provide educators with the knowledge, support, and confidence they need to provide high-quality math instruction.

 

Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D.

Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D.

Founder, Chief Product Officer

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Terri Lynn Soutor

Terri Lynn Soutor

Chief Executive Officer

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Tim Heckel

Tim Heckel

Chief Technology Officer

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Jay Anderson

Jay Anderson

Chief Growth Officer

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Jessica Bondhus

Jessica Bondhus, Ed.S.

Senior Director of Solution Delivery

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Cool Tool Finalist — Math Solution

The EdTech Awards
2020

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