Georgia Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
GAMTE is a state affiliate of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE), the largest professional organization devoted to the improvement of mathematics teacher education—it includes over 1,000 members devoted to the preservice education and professional development of K-12 teachers of mathematics.
GAMTE Virtual Spring Conference
April 11, 2025 9-11am
Special Presentation by Dr. Lya Snell - Georgia Department of Education
Attendees will also engage in breakout sessions on various topics after Dr. Snell's presentation.
**You do NOT need to be a GAMTE member to attend**
Complete this registration form to receive the virtual link to attend.
Our Purpose
The purpose of GAMTE is to encourage and facilitate the improvement of mathematics teacher education across the state of Georgia. The goals of the organization are to:
Facilitate communication and collaboration among mathematics teacher educators between and within all educational levels;
Coordinate activities and work collaboratively with other associations, organizations, and governmental (national, state, and local) units to strengthen the mathematical, pedagogical, and clinical preparation of mathematics teachers at all levels (P-college);
Facilitate collaboration among mathematics teacher educators who are members of different academic units, such as departments of mathematics and departments of education;
Promote leadership among mathematics teacher educators in the broader mathematics education community;
Encourage research related to mathematics teacher education, especially which identifies factors that contribute to improving the preparation and professional development of mathematics teachers at all levels;
Encourage and organize programs and meetings focusing on issues related to the preparation and professional development of mathematics teachers; and
Foster the incorporation of appropriate technology into teacher education programs and professional development opportunities in mathematics at all levels (P - college).
Who We Are
Heidi Eisenreich, President
Heidi A. Eisenreich, an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Georgia Southern University, specializes in mathematics education for preservice K-8 teachers. She focuses on collaborative learning, solving problems in multiple ways, and mathematical discourse to foster a conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Eisenreich focuses on preparing preservice teachers for professional learning at conferences and supporting families through hands-on mathematics workshops.
heisenreich@georgiasouthern.edu
President-Elect
Vacant - Election to be held October 2025
AnnaMarie Conner, Treasurer
AnnaMarie Conner is Professor of Mathematics Education and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education in the Mary Frances Early College of Education at the University of Georgia. Her work examines teachers’ beliefs and support for argumentation in secondary mathematics classes and the integration of coding and robotics into elementary mathematics and science classes.
aconner@uga.edu
Eryn Maher, Secretary
Eryn M. Maher is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Georgia Southern University. She teaches mathematics content courses for pre-service elementary teachers and researches how teaching methods and resources affect students' mathematical identities, beliefs, and learning.
estehr@georgiasouthern.edu
Don Brown, Newsletter Editor
Don Brown is a professor of mathematics at Middle Georgia State University in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. He teaches a variety of mathematics courses from entry level mathematics to Calculus I. He has taught the mathematics content courses for pre-service teachers at all levels. His research interests focus on the teaching and learning of mathematics.
don.brown@mga.edu
Shelli Casler-Failing, Director of Technology
Shelli Casler-Failing is an Associate Professor of Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics Education at Georgia Southern University. Shelli focuses her research in the areas of teacher education and integrating robotics technology into mathematics curricula.
scaslerfailing@georgiasouthern.edu
Tashana Howse, Director of Outreach
Tashana D. Howse is a professor of mathematics education at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). She has mathematical teaching experience ranging from classroom public education to developing the teachers of tomorrow through preservice teacher education courses. Howse teaches preservice teachers and supervises elementary and secondary interns. Her research interests include culturally responsive teaching, student engagement in mathematical practices, the use of technology to enhance learning, and teacher content knowledge. Howse received both a bachelor and master of science in mathematics education from Florida State University. She completed her doctor of philosophy degree in mathematics education from the University of Central Florida.
thowse@ggc.edu
Basil Conway, Member At Large
Basil Conway is an associate professor of mathematics education at Columbus State University. Basil's lens for teaching and student learning draws heavily from Vygotsky's theory of social constructivism, in which language and culture play essential roles in human intellectual development. Thus, he believes the co-construction of knowledge is paramount in the development of students' social, religious, and mathematical identities. He believes teachers, parents, other students, cultural norms, and other cultural communicative devices play a critical role in shaping students' knowledge of themselves, faith, and mathematics.
conway_basil@columbusstate.edu
Alesia Mickle Moldavan, Member At Large
Alesia Mickle Moldavan is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Mathematics and Science Education in the College of Education at Georgia Southern University. Her research interests include equitable teaching practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and the use of digital technology in teacher education. Her recent work focuses on developing innovative curricula in teacher education promoting cultural awareness and STEM justice-oriented advocacy.
amoldavan@georgiasouthern.edu
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