Our Modern Math Educators
Hear directly from educators about their experience in the Math Mentorship Program and how they made their Modern Math Classrooms come to life.
What has Changed in Your Classroom?
“The impact I have seen with my students is this newfound independence and the way they are able to work on the skills and level that they are on. We are able to meet them where they are and give valuable feedback to students. We can have 1:1 conversations but also have small groups daily.”
— Melissa, Middle School Educator in New York City
“Since implementing the strategies and resources from this mentorship, I have seen noticeable growth in my students’ engagement, confidence, and understanding in math. Students are more willing to participate in discussions, explain their reasoning, and collaborate with peers. Additionally, students who previously struggled are now better supported through scaffolding and differentiated activities, which have helped close learning gaps.”
— Raghda, Middle School Educator in New York City
“My understanding of how to support students in math has deepened significantly. I now recognize the importance of using a structured, student-centered approach like the MCP model to build conceptual understanding. I'm more intentional about differentiating instruction and using real-world contexts to make math meaningful.”
— Elementary Educator in Durham, North Carolina
“I combined this approach with personalized learning, and it makes so much sense now. Students are engaged and taking ownership of their learning, understanding that movement within the curriculum only happens when they show what they know. Students are no longer being pushed along just to get it done; instead, they are required to demonstrate mastery in an organized and meaningful way.”
— Jennifer, Elementary School Educator in Chicago
“I have noticed a steady increase in students taking ownership of their learning. Students are coming to terms with the importance of practicing during a variety of practice problems for success in completing their mastery checks and improved assessment scores. Because MCP gives students a daily purpose and directions, I have fewer behavior issues and more learning productivity when I am away from class.”
— Dwight, Middle School Educator in Conway, Arkansas
Impact
After working with Modern Classrooms Project, educators report higher levels of student engagement, curriculum fidelity, and job satisfaction.
“The Modern Classroom model has been a game-changer for me and my students. It gives me the flexibility to spend real time with those students who need extra support either one-on-one or in small groups... For me, the most rewarding part is watching my students grow, not only in math, but in their confidence and independence ... MCP hasn’t just transformed my students’ learning, it has transformed my teaching, too. I feel more successful, more enjoyment, and honestly, more inspired in my classroom than I ever did before.”
— Hui Couch, Math Educator, Jefferson County Public Schools
