Math

Program Overview

The Heartland AEA math consultants believe that every educator can and will prepare all students to be confident mathematicians, positively impacting an ever-changing global society as productive problem solvers.

Heartland AEA math consultants will support effective mathematics instruction that is guided by a clear set of content and practice standards. This is achieved through a balance of mathematical skills, concepts and applications and research-based instructional practices that emphasize explanation, justification and number sense to stimulate curiosity, inquiry, joy and deep understanding of mathematics. We are committed to supporting educators and systems so they can ensure access to grade-level Iowa Academic Standards of Mathematics and engaging learning for all students.

Areas of Support

Heartland AEA math consultants provide a variety of supports to help schools and teachers enhance student understanding and achievement in the area of mathematics. 

Services include:

  • Consulting and coaching and collaboration
  • Professional learning in the areas of mathematics curriculum, instruction and assessment

Heartland AEA math consultants emphasize the importance of Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics, conceptual understanding, problem-based learning and differentiated instruction in their work with teachers, teacher-leaders and administrators.

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Katie Scholl

Katie Scholl

  • Curriculum Consultant-Math

Education: Bachelor’s degree, elementary and middle school education; Master’s degree, educational leadership and principal certification

Experience: 6th grade math teacher, 6th-8th grade interventionist, Instructional coach, Math consultant
Joined Heartland AEA in 2018

Expertise: Evidence-based math instruction in universal tier and intervention; implementation of Illustrative Mathematics; understanding of mathematics standards (especially middle grades); balanced assessment systems; systems coaching for school improvement

Professional affiliations: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

How I’ve made an impact: In my work within a district, we have implemented a set of high-quality instructional materials for K-12 mathematics. I have also supported a school with a comprehensive designation to significantly improve its student outcomes and teacher efficacy through coaching, collaboration and consultation.

Barb Sersland

Barb Sersland

  • Curriculum Consultant-Math

Education: Bachelor’s degree, business administration management, area of interest human relations & elementary education endorsed in math, social studies, middle school talented & gifted; Master’s degree, educational leadership

Experience: Middle school math teacher, Instructional coach, Math consultant
Joined Heartland AEA in 2021

Expertise: Mathematics standards work; instructional practices; reviewing and implementing high-quality instructional materials; coaching and consulting around supporting diverse learners; intervention systems support; postsecondary success planning

How I’ve made an impact: I consulted with a school district to adopt and implement a high-quality math curriculum, providing ongoing support through targeted professional learning and team collaboration time on integrating instructional best practices.

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