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A reception to celebrate what teaching should be

11/8/2015

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Last night my wife and I had the opportunity to celebrate what the teaching profession should be like at Math for America's annual Fall Function reception. I haven't done a whole lot with the organization just yet since the classes and workshops I've signed up for don't begin until the end of November, so this was a really overwhelming way to get introduced to the community within the organization.

There were at least 1,500 people in the room during the festivities that ranged from a cocktail hour with temporary tattoos, a photo booth, full bar, and amazing conversation with peers. I found a few of my co-workers from school there and connected with other MfA Fellows and their guests. The dinner was quite tasty and they even had enough substantial gluten-free options for my wife (this is always an issue at parties like this). Even though I wore one of my suits, arguably it was a fancier affair in which tuxedos were sometimes worn. I'll have to up my game for next year.

During the dinner there were a few speakers, including Jim Simons, the founder and Board Chair of MfA. This self-made billionaire was quite the comical man and also made important statements about how teachers should be more respected and lauded for their great works. He and the current President, Jon Ewing, made me (and I think the other teachers in the room) feel like we are really making a difference and that we are a part of the next wave of how teachers should be treated in the US. 

There were a few references to attempts made to influence national politics as it relates to the teaching profession as well as the pride they have at the New York State Master Teacher program that mimics MfA's style.

Overall it was an incredible night and I can't wait to take part in my classes this winter!
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    I am a math teacher in the New York Department of Education. I infuse technology and real-world problems into my curriculum in order to prepare my students for the future. I would love for people across the country to recognize we teachers can't do it alone. If you don't believe me, come visit my classroom!

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