The Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference (MEAD) is Arizona's largest mathematics education event!
Keep an eye out for registration opening DECEMBER 1st!
Nominations are now open for MEAD's Excellence & Resiliency in Mathematics Teaching Awards!
Teachers are deserving of recognition for their hard work, innovation, and dedication! The CRR is providing you with an opportunity to shine some light on amazing Arizona mathematics educators at MEAD this year!
Click Here for More Information and to Nominate a Teacher
MEAD 2027 will take place on Saturday, January 23rd, featuring over 150 sessions and Keynote Speaker, Kevin Dykema, former President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (see below).
If you have any questions, contact math-crr@arizona.edu.
The conference consists of 3 session blocks running 8 AM - 12 PM, followed by the Keynote Luncheon. A professional development certificate will be provided for sessions attended.
- MEAD is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual options for registration
- In-person participants can enjoy breakfast while exploring the Exhibition Hall at Tucson High Magnet School.
- The Keynote Address will be live-streamed on the MEAD keynote webpage for those not able to attend the Keynote Luncheon at the UArizona Grand Ballroom.
Click below to view and download our MEAD Flyer to spread the word!
Teachers
Teachers are the primary presenters at MEAD, engaging colleagues in professional conversations. Effective sessions share great examples of an idea, strategy, or understanding that you are using in your classroom and would like to discuss further with other educators.
Hybrid
MEAD is a HYBRID conference with both in-person and online components. This means that participants can attend either in-person or online through Zoom.
History
For 23 years, MEAD has welcomed thousands of teachers to Arizona's largest mathematics education event. With hundreds of sessions, door prizes, and a lovely keynote luncheon, MEAD both engages and appreciates educators.
2027 MEAD Keynote Speaker
Kevin Dykema
Kevin Dykema served as president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) from 2022 to 2024. He taught 8th grade mathematics for over 25 years and is currently Director of Educational Policy at hand2mind (https://www.hand2mind.com).
Dykema was actively involved with the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) before serving a three-year term on the NCTM Board of Directors from 2016 to 2019. He served as a regional director for MCTM and later as the organization’s conference chair for six years. He also co-founded an annual conference focused on students with disabilities in mathematics, which he has co-chaired since 2015. For his service he received MCTM’s Regional Directors Award in 2007 for outstanding contributions and leadership in mathematics education as well as the organization’s Service Award in 2014.
Dykema is a frequent speaker before mathematics education audiences and has co-authored Productive Math Struggle, published by Corwin. He has also written several articles for Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12. Dykema loves working with others to help improve mathematics education for each and every student.
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List of Door Prizes
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Thank you to our MEAD Sponsors and Exhibitors!
For more information about our Sponsors, click on their icon to be redirected to their webpage!
If you would like to become a MEAD 2027 Sponsor or Exhibitor, complete this Google Form or
email mkperkin@arizona.edu.
