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Math Task Force

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. Yolanda Barber - Mathematics Assessment Specialist, OSSE
  2. Brandon Best - State Board Member, SBOE
  3. Josh Boots - Executive Director, EmpowerK12
  4. Clara Botstein - Director of Legislation and Governmental Affairs, DME
  5. Jennifer Burkett – Senior Director, STEM, DC Public Schools
  6. Patricia Brantley - Chief Executive Officer, Friendship PCS
  7. Jennifer Briones - Deputy Director of Policy and Research, SBOE
  8. Jenny Campbell - Instructional Coach, Inspired Teacher Demonstration PCS
  9. Gabe Cartagena - Instructional Coach, DC Public Schools
  10. Jessica Chong-Gonzalez - Director, Math Strategy and Advancement, DC Public Schools
  11. Kathleen Coughlin - Education Standards Specialist, SBOE
  12. Angela Das - Deputy Director of Math, Friendship PCS
  13. Andrew Gall - Deputy Chief of Staff, Legislative Affairs and Policy, OSSE
  14. Marisa Goldstein - Associate Director of Legislative and Governmental Affair, OSSE
  15. Caylah Green – Educator, DC Public Schools
  16. Travis Hartberger - Manager of School Quality and Evaluation, PCSB
  17. Rachel Heitin - Instructional Coach, EL Haynes PCS
  18. Celina Ketelsen - Director, Academic Excellence and Training, OSSE
  19. Hannah Kozik - Legislative Policy Advisor, DC City Council
  20. Elaine Kuriakose - Math Task Force Fellow, OSSE
  21. Tamyka Morant - Assistant Principal of Math, DC Public Schools
  22. Miryam Oziel - Mathematics Specialist, OSSE
  23. Kaila Ramsey Garza - Director, Elementary Math, DC Public Schools
  24. Elizabeth Ross - Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, OSSE
  25. Emily Strohbeck - Associate Director of Math, Center City PCS
  26. Tiffanie Williams - Managing Director of STEM, KIPP

Resources

For questions, please contact [email protected].