Valerie Samn

I'm a certified teacher with 12 years of experience, including five years as a staff developer for Mathematics. Prior to this, I was involved with various disciplines, including experimental science as a Biology major at MIT, cognitive psychology as a doctoral candidate at Teachers College, Columbia University. These varied experiences help me to see the "new ways" that math is being taught (a.k.a. Common Core) through a unique lens.

I live in New Rochelle, New York, with my husband, son, two exchange students, two cats, and an occasional AirBnB guest.

I am a certified teacher with over 12 years of teaching experience, including 4 years training teachers in research-based best practices in teaching mathematics. My workshops focus on what works with teaching mathematics, rather than the current politics and policies surrounding math education.