Podcast Corner

 

Mathematics Teacher Educator Podcast

Here are the latest episodes of the Mathematics Teacher Educator podcast, where authors of articles in the Mathematics Teacher Educator journal share their work and the story of their manuscripts. More episodes can be found at mtepodcast.amte.net or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Episode 61: Critically Conscious Mathematics Leaders: Fostering Specialists’ Learning and Transformative Leadership

In this episode, we explore a recent article, titled “Critically Conscious Mathematics Leaders: Fostering Specialists’ Learning and Transformative Leadership”, from Volume 14, Issue 3 of the Mathematics Teacher Educator journal. In this discussion we will focus on the problem addressed in the article, the work behind it, and what it means for practice. This episode includes the article authors, Katherine Comey Edwards and Courtney K. Baker.

Edwards, K. C., & Baker, C. K. (2026). Critically Conscious Mathematics Leaders: Fostering Specialists’ Learning and Transformative Leadership. Mathematics Teacher Educator, 14(3), 168-180. https://doi.org/10.5951/MTE.2025-0037

Episode 60: Preservice Teachers’ Evolving Knowledge Around Technology for Teaching Mathematics

In this episode, we explore a recent article, titled “Preservice Teachers’ Evolving Knowledge Around Technology for Teaching Mathematics”, from Volume 14, Issue 2 of the Mathematics Teacher Educator journal. In this discussion we will focus on the problem addressed in the article, the work behind it, and what it means for practice. This discussion is led by Joel Amidon and article authors, Kelly Navas and Karina Hensberry.

Navas, K., & Hensberry, K. K. R. (2026). Preservice Teachers’ Evolving Knowledge Around Technology for Teaching Mathematics. Mathematics Teacher Educator, 14(2), 102-120.  https://doi.org/10.5951/MTE.2024-0039

Episode 59: Adapting Messages and Materials for Multiple Communities: Using Teacher Recruitment Materials With Integrity

In this episode, we explore a recent article, titled “Adapting Messages and Materials for Multiple Communities: Using Teacher Recruitment Materials With Integrity”, from Volume 14, Issue 2 of the Mathematics Teacher Educator journal. In this discussion we will focus on the problem addressed in the article, the work behind it, and what it means for practice. This discussion is led by Joel Amidon and article authors, Jean Lee, Gary Martin, and Glenn Waddell. The article was also authored by Amy Roth McDuffie.

Lee, J. S., Martin, W. G., Waddell, Jr., G., & McDuffie, A. R. (2026). Adapting Messages and Materials for Multiple Communities: Using Teacher Recruitment Materials With Integrity. Mathematics Teacher Educator, 14(2), 72-85. https://doi-org.umiss.idm.oclc.org/10.5951/MTE.2023-0056

Episode 58: Engaging in Equity-Oriented Mathematics Teaching Together: A Tool to Support Mentor and Teacher Candidate Learning

In this episode, we explore a recent article, titled “Engaging in Equity-Oriented Mathematics Teaching Together: A Tool to Support Mentor and Teacher Candidate Learning”, from Volume 14, Issue 2 of the Mathematics Teacher Educator journal. In this discussion we will focus on the problem addressed in the article, the work behind it, and what it means for practice. This discussion includeds article authors, Taylor Stafford, Heather Fink, and Melinda Knapp . The article was also authored by Ruth Heaton and Torrey Kulow. 

Stafford, T. E., Fink, H., Knapp, M., Heaton, R., & Kulow, T. (2026). Engaging in Equity-Oriented Mathematics Teaching Together: A Tool to Support Mentor and Teacher Candidate Learning. Mathematics Teacher Educator, 14(2), 121-134. Retrieved Apr 6, 2026, from https://doi-org.umiss.idm.oclc.org/10.5951/MTE.2025-0024

Teaching Math Teaching Podcast

Here are the latest episodes of the Teaching Math Teaching podcast, where we share advice, expertise and opportunities from mathematics teacher educators. More episodes can be found at teachingmathteachingpodcast.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Episode 129: Jennifer Ward, Joseph DiNapoli, & Alesia Moldavan: Helping Teachers Support Productive Struggle

Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Jennifer Ward, Associate Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education at Kennesaw State University, Dr. Joseph DiNapoli, Associate Professor at Montclair State University, and Dr. Alesia Moldavan, Associate Professor of Elementary Mathematics and Science Education at Georgia Southern University. They share their experience and expertise on being mathematics teacher educators, their work around supporting noticing of productive struggle in teacher preparation, and the role the STaR program played in them coming together.

 

Episode 128: Angela Broaddus, Alyson Lischka, Joshua Hertel, Amanda Meiners, & Lisa Hawley: Rethinking Grades in Community

Learning to teach math teachers better with members of the Rethinking Grades Community Circle, Dr. Angela Broaddus, Professor of Mathematics, at Benedictine College, Dr. Alyson Lischka, Professor of Mathematics Education at Middle Tennessee State University, Dr. Joshua Hertel, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Dr. Amanda Meiners, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, at Northwest Missouri State University, and Dr. Lisa Hawley, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, at Grand Valley State University.

Episode 127: Brittany L. Marshall: Working to Disrupt Traditional Mathematics Logics

Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Brittany L. Marshall, Assistant Professor at San Diego State University in the College of Education, as we discuss her advice and expertise as a mathematics teacher educator and her work to disrupt traditional mathematics logics that exclude students from intentionally-neglected communities.

Episode 126: Lateefah Id-Deen: Cultivating Belonging With the Community

Learning to teach mathematics teachers better with Dr. Lateefah Id-Deen, associate professor at Kennesaw State University. Lateefah shares wisdom and anecdotes about the benefits of listening to students and learning about their prior experiences, as well as starting with teachers' strengths. These actions within the various members of a community help to create belonging.

Episode 125: Steve Rhine and Rachel Harrington: Examining Teachers' Interactions with Digital Curriculum

Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Steve Rhine (Pacific University) and Rachel Harrington (George Fox Univeristy), who share about their work with teachers in documenting and sharing ways to use digital curriculum in mathematics. They offer compelling reasons for staying connected to classrooms, and their team has created a database of videos of teachers (primarily in grades 2-5) from across the U.S. using digital mathematics curricula.

Episode 124: Melodie Baker: Mathematics Education Research as a Public Good

Learning to teach math teachers better with Dr. Melodie Baker, Executive Director of ImpactSTATS, a research and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equity through policy and data-driven storytelling. Dr. Baker has been helping bridge the gap between research and practice, which ensures that important scholarship in mathematics education is understood and used by audiences beyond our field.

Episode 123: Amanda Sawyer: Supporting a Global Mathematics Understanding

Learning to teach mathematics better with Dr. Amanda Sawyer, a full professor in the College of Education at James Madison University. She shares about some new resources she has created that provide global perspectives - and different practices - that are supported by universally-true properties of mathematics. Several of these are centered around Mable MATHis Mysteries, and are useful for students and adults, including preservice and practicing teachers.