Missouri Mathematics Association for Advancement of Teacher Training ((MAT)^2)

Last modified:

06/18/2025 - 10:53am

Overview

Year Established as AMTE Affiliate:

2009

(MAT)², an affiliate of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, is an organization of Missouri mathematics teacher educators. It was established in 1964.

What? An organization to promote quality teacher preparation programs in Missouri’s higher education institutions.

Who? Anyone interested in improving the preparation of mathematics teachers for grades K-12 is eligible for membership in the Association.

Why? Issues related to development and implementation of quality teacher preparation programs at higher education are common throughout the state of Missouri. Dialogue and sharing of ideas among all participants involved with the preparation of teachers of mathematics (elementary, middle school, and high school) strengthens all programs and ultimately results in better instruction in Missouri elementary, middle and secondary schools.

Membership Form:

https://amte.net/sites/default/files/MembershipForm.doc

Leadership

Affiliate President:

Jenni Wall; Northwest Missouri State University

President Email:

jwall@nwmissouri.edu

Affiliate Treasurer:

Tiffany LaCroix; University of Missouri

Treasurer Email:

tlacroix@missouri.edu

Affiliate President-Elect:

Sarah Hicks; Rockhurst University

President-Elect Email:

sarah.hicks@rockhurst.edu

Affiliate Secretary:

Tiffany LaCroix; University of Missouri

Secretary Email:

tlacroix@missouri.edu

Title of Other Affiliate Officer #1:

Affiliate Vice President

Name of Other Officer #1:

Sarah Hicks ; Rockhurst University

Email for Other Officer #1:

sarah.hicks@rockhurst.edu

More Information

Summary of Recent Affiliate Accomplishments and Upcoming Activities:

(MAT)^2 has two meetings annually. One is in the spring, and one is in the winter in conjunction with the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference. During each meeting, we discuss current events in mathematics education in the state of Missouri and our collective response to those events. We also brainstorm ways universities can have a collective positive impact on legislation and the educational experiences of K-12 students and teachers, undergraduate students , and graduate students in Missouri.

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