State Massachusetts
Current Role in Education: CMP2 Marketing Manager & Director of Professional Development
Number of Years Teaching CMP/CMP2: I taught using CMP in my classroom with students for about 3 years; however, my undergraduate education at the University of Michigan and graduate education at DePaul University emphasized the constructivist view of teaching. When I was not using CMP-specific material, I was creating activities of my own that followed the same instructional model with rich, problem solving.
Number of Years Teaching Experience: 5 years teaching experience, 2½ years math coordinator/consultant experience
CMP/CMP2 Presentation/Leadership Experience: I was then a math coordinator and independent consultant for 2½ years supporting effective implementation of CMP2 and an NSF-funded elementary curriculum. I organized and facilitated the Midwest Regional CMP2 Summer Workshop for 2 years outside of Chicago. In addition, I was the online CMP Ask an Expert for 4 years.
Interests Outside of Teaching: Reading, watching my favorite tv shows, “Heroes,” “Lost,” and “The Office,” going out to dinner with friends, going to movies.
Name: Kelly Crisp
State North Carolina
Current Role in Education: 7th grade math and science teacher
Number of Years Teaching CMP/CMP2: About 10 years with various versions of the text
Number of Years Teaching Experience: 19 years teaching experience
CMP/CMP2 Presentation/Leadership Experience: Presentations of CMP material to four counties in North Carolina.
Interests Outside of Teaching: Reading mystery novels, baking pies, and attending my son's sports games.
Name: Judy Koenig
State Colorado
Current Role in Education: I was an elementary teacher for a few years and then moved to what was then a junior high school. I stayed in the classroom but also served on many District math committees and was the department chair for my middle school. I was fortunate to be honored with an Impact on Learning Award from Boulder, a Colorado teaching award for mathematics and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching.
Number of Years Teaching CMP/CMP2: I started teaching CMP in 1996 and was also able to be trained at Michigan State in the CMP Leader program. I used the 7th grade materials for three years and then moved to 8th grade for four years, so this totals to 7 years with CMP in the classroom.
Number of Years Teaching Experience: I have a total of 20 years classroom teaching.
CMP/CMP2 Presentation/Leadership Experience: I have led CMP professional development and training since 1996 in all three grades. This has been an ongoing part of my teaching and I have also presented sessions at numerous conferences both local and national including the Users’ Conference at Michigan State. I was asked to give input on the revisions to the 7th grade materials for CMP2 and I did some piloting for the 8th grade materials.
Interests Outside of Teaching: I have four grandchildren and I really enjoy interacting with them, visiting museums, zoos, parks, reading books, etc. Volunteering is important to me and I hope to do more as I work less. I’m in two book groups and this keeps me reading. I love movies, knitting, hiking, photography and cooking.
Name: Connie Dewey
State Missouri
Current Role in Education: Math Department Chair/Teacher
Number of Years Teaching CMP/CMP2: 5 years
Number of Years Teaching Experience: 15 years
CMP/CMP2 Presentation/Leadership Experience: Department Chair -- leading change over to CMP over several years and consultant for the Missouri Mathematics Academy
Interests Outside of Teaching: Family -- 2 daughters and husband, church
Name: Jenny Blanchat
State Washington
Role in District: 6th and 7th grade CMP II teacher
Number of Years Teaching CMP/CMP2: 6 years teaching CMP I and 2 years of piloting CMP II
Number of Years Teaching Experience: 8 years
CMP/CMP2 Presentation/Leadership Experience: I have been doing CMP presentations for 2½ years. I have also trained teachers in my district how to effectively use CMP as well as led groups in Powerful Teaching and Learning in Mathematics.
Interests Outside of Teaching: Running, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Name: Jane Porath
State Michigan
Role in District: 8th grade math teacher
Number of Years Teaching CMP/CMP2: 10 years
Number of Years Teaching Experience: 11 years
CMP/CMP2 Presentation/Leadership Experience: I have provided professional development opportunities within my district and in other districts in various parts of the country for the last 8 years for grades 7th and 8th. This has been an ongoing part of my teaching and my own professional development. I have presented at the Users' Conference at Michigan State University. I was also part of the pilot for 8th grade CMP2.
Interests Outside of Teaching: I enjoy running, playing the piano and reading. I spend my time outside of work with my family: Kyle, Emma and Foster, and my wonderful husband, Luke.
