MSU at 2025 AMTE Conference
The 29th Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Annual Conference is being hosted at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada from Feb. 6th – 8th.
AMTE is the leading professional organization focused on improving mathematics teacher education. With over 1,000 members, AMTE supports the development of math teachers from PreK through college. Its members include professors, researchers, teacher leaders, school coordinators, policy experts, and graduate students, all dedicated to enhancing math instruction through collaboration and ongoing professional growth. This year's conference theme revolves around inclusive opportunities for a diverse community of mathematics educators to share current research and practice findings.
MSU faculty and graduate students presenting research at this year’s conference include Gail Burrill, Maria Cruciani, Alden Jack Edson, Jennifer Green, Beth Herbel-Eisenmann, Jermaine Howell, Ahmad Wachidul Kohar, Claire Lambert, Elizabeth Difanis Phillips, Yvonne Slanger-Grant, Samantha Wald, and Sabrina Zarza.
Beth Herbel-Eisenmann will be presenting at the opening session on Thursday morning as part of an interdisciplinary
panel. This session will represent multiple stakeholders and teacher education perspectives
as they discuss “Moving Beyond Transactional Relationships in Educational Spaces”.
The AMTE Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada will provide an inspiring platform for mathematics educators to share innovative research and practices focused on inclusivity and diversity in the field. MSU faculty and graduate students will present their work across a wide range of topics, from empowering future teachers through social justice and culturally relevant pedagogy to exploring the impact of AI and equity-focused resources in mathematics education. The wealth of knowledge expected to be shared at the conference will highlight the collective commitment of educators to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students. As the conversations unfold, the future of mathematics education will be shaped by research-driven, community-oriented practices that prioritize both equity and excellence.
See below for a list of the MSU math ed presentations.
MSU Presentations
Thursday, February 6th
8:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Tahoe/Reno Room
Moving Beyond Transactional Relationships in Educational Spaces
Beth Herbel-Eisenmann (and panel)
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., Summit Pavillion
Empowering Tomorrow's Teachers: Teaching Statistics for Social Justice
Maria Cruciani, Claire Lambert, Jennifer L. Green
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Nevada 5
(In)Equity in Academia: Unpacking Wealth Disparities with Preservice Teachers
Claire Lambert
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., Nevada 2
Combating Deficit Discourse: Supporting Preservice Teachers in Noticing Student Strengths
Sabrina Zarza, Beth Herbel-Eisenmann
Friday, February 7th
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., Nevada 1
A Collaborative Discussion of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Practices in Elementary
and Secondary Mathematics Methods Courses
Samantha Wald, Jermaine Howell
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Carson 1 (Hyb)
Worthwhile Tasks in an AI World
Gail Burrill
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., Nevada 3
CMP's STEM Problems: A Powerful Equity and Mathematics Resource for Teacher Educators
Alden Jack Edson, Elizabeth Difanis Phillips, Yvonne Slanger-Grant
Saturday, February 8th
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., Nevada 5
Exploring Statistics Instruction in High School Intermediate Algebra Courses: Results
from a National Survey
Maria Cruciani, Dr. Jennifer Green, Dr. Elizabeth Arnold
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., Nevada 7
Preservice Teachers’ Learning of Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Posing in Elementary Mathematics Methods Courses
Jermaine Howell, Ahmad Wachidul Kohar
