Videos
The 14th Annual Master Teachers on Teaching event focused on the theme of “Models, Measurement, and Meaning.” MƒA teachers presented original and thought-provoking TEDx-style talks exploring this topic, what it means to them personally and professionally, and how it applies to their classroom and classrooms across New York City.
Watch each MƒA Master Teacher talk below.
Rayhan Ahmed - Mind the Gap
Our brains are wired to care about people, faces, and stories. Ray demonstrates the powerful learning that happens when students connect with the individuals behind the models and measurements.
Patrick Cox -The Hidden Power of e
What happens when a simple classroom simulation reveals one of the most important constants in mathematics? Patrick shows how exploring the hidden patterns in randomness turned a simple model into a shared journey of wonder and discovery.
Stephanie Garcia Martinez -The Math We Carry
Stephanie, a proud daughter of immigrants, grew up surrounded by the quiet mathematics of everyday life—one shaped by resilience and survival. She now invites students to uncover the math in their own lives, turning everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for discovery.
Kate Maschmeyer - The Beauty of Math, Models, and Code
What happens when we embrace mathematical and programming functions to create beauty? Kate shares how she used Desmos, p5.js, and UDL to unlock student creativity and build something spectacular.
Lindsay Melachrinos - Crafting Connection: Community Building With Neurodivergent Kids
How can a neurodivergent teacher use her own learning experiences to create the affirming classroom she never had? Lindsay shares how she supports her neurodivergent students to feel safe and confident—without the pressures of academics.
Pinck Pinckney - Aviation for Educators
Co-teaching can be challenging, but would you believe there are lessons from aviation that can help? Pinck discusses how models for managing the cockpit can be applied to the classroom and support student outcomes.
Andrés Rodríguez-Aponte - From Bad Bunny to Mathematics: Making Meaning Through Spanish
What happens when bilingualism is celebrated and used as an anchor for academic success? Andrés highlights how Gregorio Luperón High School weaves this into every aspect of teaching and learning, propelling their Spanish-speaking bilingual students.