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Nicki Newton
has been an educator for the
past 16 years, working in inner city schools on both the East
and West coasts. Presently working as a math consultant, Nicki
provides professional development for teachers, coaches and
administrators of grades K-5. She has worked thoroughly with
the Everyday Math, Terc, Scott Foresman, and Houghton
Mifflin programs. She has created a variety of workshops
which include teaching math through picture books, poetry
and songs; writing in math class; creating rich mathematical
environments; developing a community of mathematical
thinkers (routines and rituals that matter); and providing
meaningful academic interventions. She has also been very
instrumental in setting up study groups and math labsites
(where teachers view and discuss lessons) in her schools. She
has done extensive work with bridging the home school
connection by facilitating Family Math Nights, Family Math
Carnivals, Math and Muffin Mornings, The Homework Club
for Parents as well as a series of Test Prep Seminars for
Parents.
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