 OCTM promotes quality teaching and learning of mathematics in Ohio by supporting educators and their professional growth, fostering collaboration, and advocating for informed public policy. OCTM's Vision To be a highly valued community in which teachers of mathematics can grow professionally in order to foster deep mathematics understanding for all learners. OCTM Board Find the full directory of OCTM leaders here. ********
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See a list here of all those who invited at least one new member to become part of OCTM during the 2018 Membership Drive. This is how we grow! ******** The OCTM Journal is equitably and ethically connecting people across the country and beyond Recently, Julie Nurnberger-Haag of Kent State University shared a story with Todd Edwards, the editor of our Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, about how the Journal is helping mathematics educators across the country to connect and share ideas. Last fall, the OJSM included an article of Julie's in which she shared guidelines and templates for selecting, using, and even creating children's books about geometric shapes. A librarian in Wisconsin contacted Julie to let her know that the article had been very helpful to her, and this helped Julie to connect with additional librarians. Julie notes that the online, open-source format of the OJSM allows for equitable access to information that is useful to educators. Further, since our authors maintain their copyrights, they are able to ethically share their own work as they choose. Thanks very much to Julie for sharing this experience with us, and thanks to all of our OJSM authors, reviewers, and our editor Todd Edwards! Read Julie's complete comments on our OJSM page here. ******** OCTM's Last Surviving Charter Member Luther Shetler, Mathematics Professor Emeritus at Bluffton College/University, was the last surviving charter member of OCTM. During the banquet at our conference this past October, several OCTM members wrote a brief note to Dr. Shetler to thank him for his role in the creation of our organization. Duane Bollenbacher (OCTM Historian) was able to visit Dr. Shetler to share our message of gratitude. Many commented on the impact Dr. Shetler's "Mathematics of Bubbles" presentations had made on them. We are saddened to share that Dr. Shetler passed away on December 15, 2018. (You can read his obituary for further details about his life.) When Duane shared the news of Dr. Shetler's passing, he mentioned how appreciative Dr. Shetler was of the note from OCTM.  As an organization, we are
incredibly grateful for the work of those who came before us. We truly
stand on the shoulders of giants. In honor of those who have come
before, we will begin a new series in February to highlight charter
members and other leaders of OCTM. Find this and other OCTM history at this page on our site. ******** Professional Opportunities in Ohio for Mathematics Teaching and Learning View professional development opportunities that are open to all Ohio mathematics educators at the OCTM event calendar HERE. Please note that these events are not sponsored or officially endorsed by OCTM unless indicated. We encourage you to participate in the events sponsored by our local affiliate groups and the Ohio Math Teacher Circles. If you are offering an opportunity that you would like to have posted, please e-mail Matt Carpenter. SE Ohio Math Teachers' Circle   photos provided by Courtney Koestler ********
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OCTM logo inspired by Sydney from Jonathan Alder HS
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OCTM is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
