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.
Every Child Is Brilliant
It all starts with the fundamental belief that every child is brilliant in ways that transcend getting right answers quickly. When we see the whole child, we begin to unlock their full potential!
Spark Curiosity
Most classes skip right to teaching a new concept BEFORE students are curious. This is a recipe for boredom and kids asking "when am I ever going to use this?" All good learning arises from curiosity!
Math is an Adventure
Learn to create experiences that invite students to tackle challenging problems and learn through experience. Get out of the way and let students show you what they are capable of!
Ready to Transform Your Math Classroom?
Book a workshop or keynote to bring joy, curiosity, and rigor to your school or conference.
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
"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