March 2026

2026 Election Results for MCTM Board

Thank you for participating in the 2026 Elections for the MCTM Board. We are excited to announce the newly elected MCTM Board members. 

President Elect:  Jessica Strom, Win-e-Mac

Vice President for High School:  Rebecca Young, Mounds View Public Schools

Region 1 Director: Taryn Israel Nechanicky, Albert Lea Area Schools

Region 4 Director: Jill Bue, Roseville Area Schools

Region 7 Director: Gretta Brunelle, Alexandria Public Schools

Their terms begin on April 25th at the conclusion of the 2026 Spring Conference in Duluth.  Congratulations and Welcome to the MCTM Board!

Thank you to the following outgoing board members who will be completing their terms at the end of the Spring Conference. 

Kristin Johnson - Past President 

Sandra Ketterling, VP for HS

Mark Nechanicky - Region 1 Director

Alexis Wolf - Region 4 Director

Mike Jordahl - Region 7 Director

2026 Spring Conference

The 2026 Spring Conference has sessions for everyone, PreK all the way to adult learning. Read this note from Christine Quisley the Vice President of Higher Education for the MCTM, about what she's looking forward to at the conference. 

Hello everyone, I’d like to introduce myself, I’m Christine Quisley the Vice President of Higher Education for the MCTM. I am excited to connect with colleagues who share a commitment to strengthening mathematics education across our state and region. I currently serve as an Assistant Professor of Education at Southwest Minnesota State University, where I teach Elementary Math Methods I and II as well as other Elementary Content classes. I work closely with future educators as they develop strong pedagogical foundations in mathematics. My work is grounded in supporting teacher candidates as they deepen both their content knowledge and their confidence in teaching math effectively.

As we gather at the spring conference in Duluth, I look forward to meeting higher education faculty from institutions across Minnesota and neighboring states. This convening is a valuable opportunity for us to learn from one another, share what we are seeing in our programs, and discuss the evolving landscape of mathematics and math education. I am eager to hear about your experiences, your research and teaching interests, and your perspectives on how we can collectively support high‑quality mathematics teaching and learning statewide. See you in Duluth!

2026 Symposium

MCTM Job Opportunity

MCTM Job Posting

MCTM is seeking applications for a Social Media Editor

See below for a job description.

MCTM Social Media Editor

The MCTM Social Media Editor should have an understanding of social media platforms, an eye for design, and a desire to engage with the Minnesota mathematics educator community. Some familiarity with the MCTM organization is preferred.

The Social Media Editor is a non-voting member of the MCTM Board. They work collaboratively with the Communications Editor to design graphics/announcements that are then posted to our website, Facebook, X, Threads, Instagram, BlueSky, and LinkedIn. MCTM also has a TikTok account. The Social Media Editor takes care of scheduling posts to all social media platforms. Along with the Communications Editor, the Social Media Editor maintains open communication among all of the Board committees to make sure that their work is appropriately communicated to our membership. In addition, the Social Media Editor writes articles for our monthly publication, MathBits, and reaches out to others to write articles as well.  

The Social Media Editor attends three in-person Saturday board meetings per year and attends the Spring Conference In Duluth.

This is a stipend position.  We are seeking applications by the middle of April with interviews in late April. This position would begin in May 2026.

Application for MCTM Social Media Editor

Questions:  mctm@mctm.org 

Updated 2026

Articles

From the Archives–2012

by Mark Nechanicky, Region 1 MCTM director

K-2 Teachers PD Opportunity

Attention K-2 Teachers!

Time is running out!  We are accepting applications until March 9, 2026.

What you should know:

  • This is FREE professional development for K-2 educators.
    The workshop will take place August 18 and 19, 2026, at Hamline University. Satellite locations may be available. 

  • Dr. Terry Wyberg from the University of Minnesota will lead the sessions. 

  • The learning will be followed by virtual reflection sessions and coaching opportunities.

  • Twenty participants will revive a free copy of  NCTM’s new publication, “Early Math Trajectories”. One (or two) Hamline credits will be available for a fee.

The experience will emphasize:
The development of mathematical thinking in K-2 students,
Teaching practices that interpret and support student growth in mathematical concepts and
Understanding developmental frameworks and learning trajectories in counting principles and early algebraic thinking.

Please reach out to Margaret Williams at elementaryendowment@mctm.org with any questions.

Foundation Update

The Arnie Cutler Scholarship for Mathematics Course Work for Middle Grades Teachers

Target Audience: NEW

  • Licensed Tier 3 & 4 Minnesota Middle school teachers currently teaching mathematics in grades five through nine. 

  • Must have at least two years of teaching experience.

  • Must expect to continue teaching mathematics in grades 5-9. 

  • Includes teachers of Special Education and of English Language Learners who are working in middle school settings and ABE instructors working with adult clients on middle school level mathematics.

  • Must be an MCTM member. 

Check out https://www.mctm.org/grants-scholarships

Deadline: March 31st. 

Teacher Incentive Grant Information

New Deadline dates:  DUE DATE MAY 15th 2026   AWARD DATE MAY 31st 2026

The MCTM Teacher Incentive Grant awards up to $1500 to Minnesota K –16 mathematics teachers to support educators desiring to implement innovative, standards-based projects in teaching and learning mathematics. Be sure to read the Grant Information and FAQs before submitting the online application.

Applications must be submitted by May 15th. Notification will be by May 31st.

Needed: Committee Members

Are you looking for a way to get professionally involved? The MCTM

Foundation will be looking for at least two new committee members starting in the Fall of 2026. If this is of interest to you, the job description and a short application are available on our web page, toward the bottom of the page. 


Do you have extra mathematics resources to donate? 

Do you have extra mathematics resources that you like to donate to the MCTM Foundation Book Sale at the Spring Conference?  Any textbooks will be added to the Free table in the exhibit hall at the Spring Conference.  Please send an email to Foundation@mctm.org if you have things to share or just bring them to the Spring Conference. 

The MCTM Foundation Booth at the Spring Conference will feature… 

 A Book Sale

A Quilt Raffle 

Wood Intarsia Wall Hanging Raffle 

Math Baskets


Research shows that there are many benefits to incorporating questions into your mathematics instruction and centering student learning around rigorous inquiry.

  • Student engagement and participation improves in classrooms that encourage and reward questioning.

  • Student motivation and learning increases when students are given the opportunity to ask questions of each other and the teacher.

  • Students can monitor their own learning when they know how to pose thoughtful questions that encourage them to consider multiple strategies and approaches and to challenge their thinking and that of their classmates.

  • Students who actively engage in asking and answering questions are more likely to understand and retain complex concepts.

  • Students who learn in an environment that encourages and celebrates questioning improve their academic performance.

  • Student willingness and ability to ask questions better prepares them for college and for the workplace.

Resources on questioning from the February MN Math Leader's February Meeting:

Have you joined MN Math Leaders yet? It is completely free and open to any math educator in Minnesota. Click to learn more.

One Stop Shop Page for all MN Math Links and Resources

Are you struggling to find a Minnesota Math link or Resource?  Try starting with the One-stop shop google doc that links to Minnesota Math standards, assessment links, videos and more.  On this page you will find an updated 2025-26 PD calendar and information on MDE office hours.  It is recommended you bookmark this page as it is updated often.  ProTip ‘Ctrl F’ or ‘Command F’ allows you to FIND a word you are looking for on the document. 

MCTM is on Youtube!

Did you know MCTM has an active YouTube Channel?  

Are you subscribed to MCTM’s YouTube Channel?

In the 2024-25 School year MCTM will be releasing  over a dozen Math PD videos, most of which come with PD module links in the description to be used by MN sites/districts to support math learning across the state. 

Follow MCTM on your favorite social media platform:

X (Twitter):  @mctm_mn

Threads:  @mctm_mn

Instagram:  @mctm_mn

TikTok: @mctm_mn 

Bluesky: @mctm-mn.bsky.social

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mctmMN/

You can also join our private Facebook Group for Minnesota Teachers https://www.facebook.com/groups/146307206148226 


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