Before we go any further, let’s define something clearly… because this term gets thrown around in PDs, staff meetings, and district emails with no real explanation. So what is HQIM… really? HQIM stands for High-Quality Instructional Materials . And no, it is not  just “good curriculum.” HQIM means materials that are: aligned to standards coherent across grade levels rich in conceptual understanding built for student reasoning, not compliance accessible to multilingual learner

There’s something special about math educators. I know, I know, all educators are dope. But there is something  about those of us who teach math that just hits different. We’re analytical and creative. We breathe numbers and build thinkers. And whether we teach kindergarten math or AP Calculus, we are shaping how students see themselves far beyond the classroom. I’m a math educator through and through. Even though I’m not in the classroom anymore, my stats are still loud. My

When I sat down with Kyle King, host of The Contagious Culture Podcast , we talked about the truth. About mindset, leadership, and the quiet ways math culture in schools collapse when reflection is replaced by routine. Our converstion became a reminder that conversations about math education mean nothing unless they lead to transformation. It asked one question every math educator and leader should be brave enough to answer: “What if we stopped managing people and started il

There are moments when your work starts speaking louder than your words and that’s when you know it’s time to show up differently. For years, I’ve been building systems, guiding educators, and helping districts create math programs that work.  But somewhere between the policy meetings and the professional development sessions, I started hearing a quiet reminder: “You were called to lead from the front. ” This new season isn’t just a business move. It’s a heart move. Why Now B