Southern Nevada Mathematics Council
NV MATH SUMMIT ELEMENTARY TEAM (23)
RUBY NORLAND (Team Lead)
I began my teaching career with CCSD in 2001. I taught 3rd, 4th, 5th and middle school math. I also had an opportunity work with teachers, providing PD in math as a Project Facilitator. Two years ago, I began my journey as an Assistant Principal at Somerset Academy. I thoroughly enjoy working with teachers and being around students all day!
I started my teaching career here in Nevada after attending the University of Nevada Reno. I have been working for CCSD for the past 19 years. Being a project facilitator in the K - 12 Mathematics Department at CPD has given me great opportunities to plan and deliver professional development for student-centered learning of the NVACS.
MICHAEL EVERSON (Team Lead)
Favorite Ice Cream: SALTED CARAMEL
BETHANY FARMER (Team Lead)
AMY BONZO
This is my 18th year in education. I've had the opportunity to teach elementary students, grad students, and teachers. Learning math with adults and children is my passion. Always questioning and problem solving to learn more. "The more you know the more you don't know." Excited for this summit and the opportunity to learn more from all of you!
I've been with CCSD for 19 years as a student, teacher, or instructional coach. I enjoy running and spending time with my husband and two daughters. Math's my favorite to teach and learn - it opens minds to new ways of thinking and collaborating and brings out creativity in all students. I'm excited to be a part of this Summit, because well, MATH!
Favorite Ice Cream: CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH
SHEILA SCARBOROUGH
After 31 years teaching in the CCSD, I retired in 2014 & three days later, I was fortunate to join the SNRPDP team as an elementary math consultant! I've been blessed with the opportunity to continue to work with teachers, students, and especially with families to help foster a LOVE of mathematics! I'm delighted to be a part of this Summit!
Favorite Ice Cream: PRALINES & CREAM
KATHY DEES
My career began in CCSD teaching 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. My curiosity about finding ways to make math meaningful for students drove me to make a difference. I LOVED hearing students "pose questions" and have "ahah" moments in mathematics. Working as a "math coach" for RPDP gives me the opportunity to support teachers in their own math practice.
DAVID JANSSEN
This is my 20th year in elementary education! I love working with students, parents, and teachers. My area of "expertise" may be Elementary Mathematics but my passion is helping support children as they grow. My hobbies include bowling, running, reading, traveling and my family. The Summit is another fantastic opportunity to support children.
Favorite Ice Cream: CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER
JENNIFER LORANGER
This is my 13th year of teaching. I taught 5th grade for 9 years and am currently a Math Strategist. My passion has always been to instill an excitement and feeling of success with math iN ALL my students! Number Talks and playing Krypto are some of my favorite activities to do with children.
Favorite Ice Cream: MOOSE TRACKS
Favorite Ice Cream: CHOCOLATE CHIP MINT
ALLISON CLAYTON
As a teacher in CCSD for 14 years I’ve split my time between 2nd and 5th grade. Currently, I am teaching 5th grade as a departmentalized math teacher and could never imagine my job any other way. Being able to focus on one subject has allowed me to dig into the standards and learn to teach them effectively.
NICOLE JAWHARI
I have been an elementary school teacher for CCSD for the past 4 years and before that taught ECE. This year I am working with SNRPDP on math PD for teachers throughout Southern Nevada. Looking forward to being a part of the Summit and for the opportunity to learn from all of you!
Favorite Ice Cream: COOKIE & CREAM
SUE DOLPHIN
I'm excited to work with so many talented math educators at the Summit. I have taught K-8th grade, been a math and literacy strategist and math trainer for RPDP during my 30 years in CCSD. Watching students become intrigued by mathematics has been so rewarding.
HALI DAVIS
This is my 10th year with CCSD and I'm back in 5th grade! I love learning with my students, using new strategies, discussing math, and making connections. In my free time, I lenjoy traveling with my husband and reading on the couch with my two dogs. I am super excited for all the great content and resources being offered at the Summit this year!
Favorite Ice Cream: COFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP
LINDSEY PRATUS
Currently a fifth-grade math teacher at Elaine Wynn Elementary school, I have taught third, fourth and fifth grade for 11 years. The last three years, I have been focused on math and science. My favorite thing about math is multiple strategies through Number Talks. I was born and raised in Michigan and moved to Las Vegas in 2006. I have been married for 7 years and have 2 dogs. I run and workout in my free time. When I am not working on my Master's Degree, I enjoy a good mystery novel.
JEFF SHIH
I am an associate professor in mathematics education andhave been at UNLV since 1999. Currently, I am also the associate chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning and serve on the program committee of the NCTM Innov8 conference that is coming to Las Vegas Nov. 15-17. I’d love to tell you all about it!
JILL ROZMUS
I have been teaching in CCSD for 12 years. I've taught first, second, fourth, and fifth grades as well being an instructional coach and currently the Read by 3 strategist at Bailey Elementary. I look forward to being a part of this Summit.
BETH JACOBSEN
I just completed my 13th year teaching for CCSD; my 27th year as an educator. I taught kindergarten for 11 years, and I love laying the foundation for math learning. Young learners have very few preconceived ideas about math, which makes a perfect canvas for beginning to teach higher level problem solving. I am excited to be part of this summit!
Favorite Ice Cream: SALTED CARAMEL
JILL MONTGOMERY
I have been teaching for 16 years all in CCSD. I was an instructional coach, taught 4th, and am currently teaching 5th grade. I am a self-proclaimed math nerd and I absolutely love sharing my enthusiasm for math with my fellow teachers.
Favorite Ice Cream: CHOCOLATE & PEANUTBUTTER
DEBORA HODLER
This will be my 39th year in education: in elementary / middle school classrooms, teacher in-services, or university classrooms in public, private, or charter schools. Math and Science are definitely my favorites! I love encouraging students of all ages to feel empowered and have their thinking validated! Outside of that, I love to read and travel.
Favorite Ice Cream: Jamocha Almond Fudge
JILL DAYNE
The 2017-2018 school year marks my 16th year working in education. I am currently working in my 2nd year as the K-5 Curriculum Coach at Somerset Academy- Losee Campus. I taught for 8 years in grades 2, 4 and 5, and the other 7 years have been spent in various instructional coaching positions. I also worked as a learning strategist for three years with the Clark County School District.
KORI COLE
I am currently teaching 3rd grade at Doral Academy where I am very fortunate to belong to our school's math committee. I am from Pioche, Nevada, but have been teaching and living in Las Vegas for 4 years now. I love spending time outdoors with friends and family. I am very excited to part of the summit and look forward to meeting new people!
BECKY MOLLOY
Hi my name is Becky Molloy and I have been teaching in CCSD since 1993. I have many years experience in teaching 5th grade and being a Learning Strategist. Math is my favorite subject to teach. I enjoy learning from adults and students multiple ways to approach and solve problems. I am looking forward to being a part of the Summit!
MARIA DUFEK
I am a retired elementary teacher who loves math and loves to continue sharing that love of math.
KAYLA MILLER
While pursuing a biology degree, I substitute taught in CCSD for 3 years, where I found my passion for teaching. Shortly after, I switched career paths and began teaching with CCSD in 2010. In 2011, I took the opportunity to work for a charter school system where I taught 1st, 6th, 7th and supported teachers as a K-8 instructional coach. Currently, I am a Math Curriculum Coordinator.
KELLYLYNN CHARLES
I've been teaching for 23 years in CCSD. Elementary students are the best! As a self-proclaimed math geek, I love helping students, teachers, and parents find the same passion and love for math that I have! I'm excited to be a part of the 2017 Summit.
LUCY KERSTING
This is my 12th year working in a Title I Elementary School. I have taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grade and have also worked as a math coach supporting teachers with instruction and struggling students. I fell in love with teaching math during my first few years as a teacher and I work hard to help others love this subject. Here is to a great Summit!
SHELBY AYSON
I began teaching with CCSD in 1998, but it seems like yesterday! My experience in the classroom ranges from 1st through 4th grades. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with teachers over the last 19 years in all areas,but especially in the areas of understanding mathematics and elementary school children. I am very excited to be a part of the Summit!