With Anna Stokke, Ph.D. and Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D.
Strong mathematics instruction in schools lays the foundation for future academic and career success. Yet, high-quality research on how students learn is often not adequately reflected in teacher preparation and ongoing professional development. In this conversation, Dr. Anna Stokke and Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden will discuss:
- Why it’s so critical for educators to understand the science of learning and instruction
- Why a gap exists between learning science and classroom instruction
- How policy often gets in the way of effective math instruction
Whether you're a classroom teacher, administrator, or policy-maker, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at where we are in ensuring the science of learning informs effective mathematics instruction, where practice has diverged from the evidence, and what it will take to move forward.
Meet Your Webinar Presenters:
Anna Stokke, Ph.D.
Mathematics Professor, University of Winnipeg
Dr. Anna Stokke is a mathematics professor at the University of Winnipeg and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at La Trobe University. She holds a PhD in mathematics and is a recipient of a 3M National Teaching Fellowship, Canada’s highest award for post-secondary teaching excellence and educational leadership. She hosts the Chalk & Talk podcast, where she interviews leading education experts on evidence-informed mathematics teaching and education policy. Her mathematics education work focuses on translating research into actionable recommendations for educators and policymakers.
Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D.
Founder & CPO, SpringMath Accelerate
Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Product Officer of SpringMath Accelerate, is an internationally recognized researcher, author, and innovator in education, with deep expertise in academic screening, intervention, implementation science, educational technology, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). As the developer of SpringMath, she has led the platform’s evolution into a schoolwide solution that accelerates math achievement through efficient, data-driven practices. Amanda has published over 100 scholarly articles, ten books, advised state departments of education and policy groups, received national awards for her contributions to education research, and is a sought-after presenter. Her full bio can be found here.