 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. Learn about 10 ways to be engaged in OCTM throughout the year! 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. ********
 | Congratulations to our newly elected and appointed board members!  The following leaders assumed these roles in October at the annual conference in Sandusky, or, in some cases, earlier this year.
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Additional ways for you to be involved:
See a list here of all those who have invited at least one new member to become part of OCTM since Fall 2018. This is how we grow! ******** The OCTM Journal is equitably and ethically connecting people across the country and beyond 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. In 2018, 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 the 2019 conference, 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 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 are beginning a new series called "They Made a Difference" to highlight educators who have made a difference for YOU in mathematics. To submit a brief remembrance for this series, write to Jodie Bailey (jodie.bailey@ohioctm.org). Find this series 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 would like to request that an event be added to our calendar, please contact Kaytlin Bortolani at kaytlin.bortolani@ohioctm.org . SE Ohio Math Teachers' Circle   photos provided by Courtney Koestler ********
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We are excited to announce that our keynote speakers will be:
Kristopher Childs (website) Twitter: @DrKChilds
Christopher Danielson (website) Twitter: @Trianglemancsd
Sara VanDerWerf (website) Twitter: @saravdwerf
***The OCTM 70th Annual Conference is now accepting proposals: www.tinyurl.com/OCTM2020
***Preview the 2020 Session Proposal questions: https://tinyurl.com/OCTM2020pdf
Session categories are:
M ~ Mindset
A ~ Access and Equity
T ~ Teaching and Learning
H ~ How to Assess
***Session proposals are due January 31, 2020 March 2, 2020! For questions about the program or session proposals, please contact Peggy Kelly (peggy.kelly@wright.edu) and/or Alexa Fulmer (fulmera@cpsboe.k12.oh.us), Program Co-Chairs.
Information for vendors - Register now through April 1, 2020!
Please download the vendor information sheet here. You can register online as a vendor now at this link. Contact Mark Jaffee (Annual Conference Coordinator and Exhibits Chair) at mark.jaffee@ohioctm.org with questions.
Please download the vendor information sheet here. You can register online as a vendor now at this link. Contact Mark Jaffee (Annual Conference Coordinator and Exhibits Chair) at mark.jaffee@ohioctm.org with questions.
For more information
For general questions about the conference,
please contact Christina Sherman (christina.sherman@ohioctm.org) and/or Ann Farrell (ann.farrell@wright.edu), General Co-Chairs.
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Nominate a colleague or friend of mathematics for an OCTM award by Mar. 31
