Southern Nevada Mathematics Council
NV MATH SUMMIT LEADERSHIP
MIKE PATTERSON (Summit Chair)
I have been teaching for 23 years – 4 years in Canada and 19 in CCSD. During that time, I have mostly taught Algebra II and Geometry. Geometry is my first love. I am excited for this new experience and look forward to being a part of the Summit!! It has been so much fun to work with these amazing people...
I'm so excited for Summit!!
Favorite Ice Cream: PISTACHIO
TRACY GRUBER (Vendors / Donations)
I have been in education for 25 years. I taught in Douglas County School District for 14 years. I obtained my national board certification in 2014. I am currently the K-12 Mathematics Specialist for the Nevada Department of Education. Mathematics and instruction are my passions. I am very excited about the statewide math summit.
TIA PRICE (Advertising / Marketing)
I have been an educator for the past 25 years in Clark County. I have taught everything from prealgebra to AP Statistics, but I look forward to teaching all Algebra I at Durango HS in the 2017-18 school year. I love what I do and I feel it comes across in my teaching. I am extremely excited about being a part of the first annual NV Math Summit.
Favorite Ice Cream: PLAIN OLD VANILLA!
BARB PRATT (Registration)
I have been teaching math for 28 years -7 in Columbus Ohio teaching middle school and 20 years in CCSD teaching everything from 7th grade math through Ap Statistics. I am currently in my 2nd year at Odyssey Charter School teaching Algebra 2 and AP Statistics. I am treasurer for SNMC and am excited to see the enthusiasm for this Summit!
Favorite Ice Cream: MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP
AMY NELSON (Summit Social)
I've been teaching for 17 years - 5 years in UT, 2 years in TX, and 10 years with CCSD. I have taught 9 years of MS and 8 years in HS. I love Algebra and have taught from Math 7 up to Pre-Calculus. I joined Southern Nevada Math Council to learn and share teaching strategies that work in the classroom. I'm excited for this Summit!
Favorite Ice Cream: MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP
Favorite Ice Cream: MINT CHUBBY HUBBY
JENN LILE (PDE/CU Coordinator)
I have spent 15 years in CCSD, with 13 years teaching math. I have taught everything from algebra through calculus. My favorite moments are when students realize they can be "good" at math, and through this they learn to persevere through any challenge. I am now a coordinator, promoting college and career readiness for all students in CCSD.
Favorite Ice Cream: ALL ICE CREAM IS GOOD!! :-)
KRISTEN TAYLOR (Facilities)
I have been teaching for 21 years – 5 in Virginia and 16 with CCSD. I have taught just about every level of high school math but have found my niche at A-TECH with Geometry Honors and AP Calculus AB. I am excited for the Summit…even after many years of teaching, I believe there is still so much to learn from each other.
RAYMOND KWOK (Teacher Recognition)
I started with CCSD in 1975-- as a first grader at Rex Bell Elementary School. This is my 19th year teaching for CCSD and advocating for math education has always been a focus. I am so excited by the enthusiasm and number of attendees this year. It has been a privilege working to recognize and honor the hard work of math educators through the Teacher of the Year Awards and "Best in the Building" recognition.
DEREK FIALKIEWECZ (Program)
Mathematics education has always been an integral part of my life from growing up the son of a mathematics teacher to finally becoming one myself. I taught mathematics for 12 years from Algebra I to Calculus BC and Computer Science (my true passion). My past 9 years have been spent in administration, and I am currently the principal of Lied MS.
CINDY JACKSON (Logistics)
I LOVE Alegbra!! It is the foundation for ALL Higher level mathematics!!
Favorite Ice Cream: HOT FUDGE SUNDAE
SARADA TOONEY (Social)
I have been a math educator for 24 years, having taught Algebra to Calculus. For the last two years, I have taken on administrative roles. I am currently the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction for Democracy Prep Agassi Campus (DPAC). I have been a past Vice President of SNMC and currently serve as the Charter Rep on the board. I will always be a math nerd to the core.
TAMMY HADLOCK (Student Workers)
Tammy is the magnetic coordinator at Advanced Technologies. She loves working with students and helping them reach their potential. She is energetic... positive and really talented. The Summit is lucky to have her on the team.