Make Math Irresistible
Get kids EXCITED about Math
No more lecturing to disengaged students!
I help teachers bring joy, curiosity, and rigor to math class using any curriculum.
Keynotes
Kickoff your conference or PD event with energy, hope, and inspiration! I deliver engaging, research-based keynotes that leave audiences motivated to take action.
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Help K-12 teachers with simple strategies that spark curiosity, encourage productive struggle, and generate mathematical discourse. I work with schools and districts throughout the country to bring joy and rigor into the math classroom.
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Looking for fun, challenging:
- problems
- puzzles
- games
I'm on a mission to make math irresistible.
Every day computation skills become less valuable and thinking become more valuable. School math over values memorization and under emphasizes thinking skills.
I have always had an affinity for math. Powered by my love of math, I earned a Ph.D. in Physics in 1999 which led to a decade in R&D at Intel. In 2008, I quit my job and founded Math Plus Academy, an after-school STEM enrichment program. I'm also proud to be a founding member of The Global Math Project.
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Book a Consultation"It was one of the best PDs I've participated in. My mind literally exploded as I UNDERSTOOD math and some very basic concepts with an inquiry mindset!!!"
– William Bayliss
– Oberlin Schools
"Just wanted to thank you for all the ideas. I've been starting my resource room Algebra class with one of your puzzles and the kids love it! I was afraid it would take away from class time, but they actually work faster on their regular assignments on days we start with a mind warm-up. They're also more willing to tackle new concepts without panicking. "
– Roxanna Rubinic
– Columbus City Schools
"I wanted to thank you again for coming out to Albuquerque and speaking at the Inspiring Mathematical Minds conference. You did a phenomenal job! The entire Albuquerque Public School math department board as well as the district leaders were beyond impressed!"
– Aaron Springer
– McGraw Hill Education
"I really can't convey just how much I love your session. There are some people who are amazing at presenting information in a way that keeps people engaged and you are definitely one of them! Which I guess I should have figured given your session topic!"
– Christina Tondevold
– Building Math Minds
"My kids are excited to come to math class now and I can't believe how much they are capable of!"
– Intervention Specialist
– Columbus City Schools
"Dr. Shah's full day workshop was awesome! Two days later, we are still talking Math!!! It was a wonderful PD. Thank you for your time, insight AND activities."
– Karen Mahan
– Lorain Digital Academy
"Thank you for co-teaching my fifth grade class. I definitely heard the most out of my students all year. I was surprised with a lot of their answers and wonderings."
– Jamir Jones
– Reynoldsburg City Schools
"It was one of the best PDs I've participated in. My mind literally exploded as I UNDERSTOOD math and some very basic concepts with an inquiry mindset!!!"
– William Bayliss
– Oberlin Schools
"Just wanted to thank you for all the ideas. I've been starting my resource room Algebra class with one of your puzzles and the kids love it! I was afraid it would take away from class time, but they actually work faster on their regular assignments on days we start with a mind warm-up. They're also more willing to tackle new concepts without panicking. "
– Roxanna Rubinic
– Columbus City Schools
"I wanted to thank you again for coming out to Albuquerque and speaking at the Inspiring Mathematical Minds conference. You did a phenomenal job! The entire Albuquerque Public School math department board as well as the district leaders were beyond impressed!"
– Aaron Springer
– McGraw Hill Education
"I really can't convey just how much I love your session. There are some people who are amazing at presenting information in a way that keeps people engaged and you are definitely one of them! Which I guess I should have figured given your session topic!"
– Christina Tondevold
– Building Math Minds
"My kids are excited to come to math class now and I can't believe how much they are capable of!"
– Intervention Specialist
– Columbus City Schools
"Dr. Shah's full day workshop was awesome! Two days later, we are still talking Math!!! It was a wonderful PD. Thank you for your time, insight AND activities."
– Karen Mahan
– Lorain Digital Academy
"Thank you for co-teaching my fifth grade class. I definitely heard the most out of my students all year. I was surprised with a lot of their answers and wonderings."
– Jamir Jones
– Reynoldsburg City Schools