OSSE has launched a new Math Task Force, bringing together DC educators and educational leaders for a strategic effort aimed at rapidly accelerating math proficiency across the District. This task force, which met for the first time in October 2024, will meet for six sessions in total between October 2024 and June 2025 to develop a comprehensive set of recommendations so that all DC students achieve proficiency in math skills and concepts, setting them up for success in subsequent grade levels and life. 

The ultimate goal of the task force is to provide every student in the District with the skills they need to achieve in math.  

The Math Task Force will focus on several key areas: 

• Curriculum Enhancement: Reviewing and updating math curricula to ensure alignment with best practices and standards.
• Professional Development: Providing ongoing training and support for educators to enhance their instructional practices. 
• Student Support: Implementing targeted interventions and resources to support students who are struggling with math. 
• Community Engagement: Partnering with families and community organizations to foster a supportive learning environment. 

Members

1. Andrew Gall - Deputy Chief of Staff, OSSE
2. Angela Das - Director of Math, Friendship Public Charter Schools
3. Brandon Best - State Board of Education (SBOE)
4. Caylah Green - Teacher, Jackson Reed HS
5. Celina Ketelsen - Director of Academic Excellence and Training, OSSE
6. Clara Botstein - Senior Director of Policy, Office of the Deputy Mayor of Education
7. Elizabeth Ross - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, OSSE
8. Emily Strohbeck - Associate Director of Math, Center City PCS
9. Gabriel Cartagena - Instructional Coach of Math, Roosevelt High School
10. Hannah Kozik - Legislative Policy Advisor, Council of the District of Columbia
11. Jennifer Burkett - Senior Director, STEM, DC Public Schools
12. Jenny Campbell - Instructional Coach, Inspired Teaching Demonstration School PCS
13. Jessica Gonzalez - Director of Math Strategy and Advancement
14. Josh Boots - Director, Empower K12
15. Marisa Goldstein - Associate Director of Legislative and Government Affairs, Office of the Deputy Mayor of Education
16. Miryam Oziel - Math Specialist, OSSE
17. Patricia Brantley - Chief Executive Officer, Friendship Public Charter Schools
18. Rachel Heitin - Instructional Coach, EL Haynes Public Charter School
19. Tamyka Morant - Assistant Principal, Bruce Monroe Elementary School
20. Tiffanie Williams - Director of STEM, KIPP DC
21. Travis Hartberger - Manager of School Quality and Evaluation, Public Charter School Board (PCSB)
22. Yolanda Barber - Math Assessments Specialist, OSSE
23. Rachel Heitin - Instructional Coach, EL Haynes Public Charter School
24. Tiffanie Williams - Director of STEM, KIPP DC
25. Travis Hartberger - Manager of School Quality and Evaluation, Public Charter School Board (PCSB)
26. Yolanda Barber - Math Assessments Specialist, OSSE
27. Brandon Best - State Board of Education (SBOE)
28. Elaine Kuriakose - Math Fellow, OSSE

For questions, please contact [email protected].