Math Day

Math Day at W&M School of Education is an annual tradition for Virginia math educators to come together to learn and discover what is working in K-12 mathematics instruction. This year’s conference, Cultivating Growth Mindsets in Mathematics, promises a day of interactive, practice-centered professional learning, designed by teachers for teachers. Join us as we explore ways to inspire and excite student growth in math mindsets!

$Jo Boaler$

Our opening keynote, Dr. Jo Boaler, is the Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Education at Stanford University. Former roles have included being the Marie Curie Professor of Mathematics Education in England, and a maths teacher in London comprehensive schools. Her PhD won the national award for educational research in the UK. She is an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain), and a former president of the International Organization for Women and Mathematics Education (IOWME). She is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ‘Early Career Award’, the NCSM Kay Gilliland Equity Award (2014) and the CMC Walter Denham Mathematics Leadership award (2015). She is the author of nineteen books and numerous research articles. She is a White House presenter on women and girls. She co-founded www.youcubed.org to give teachers, parents and students the resources and ideas they need to inspire and excite students about mathematics. Her work has been published in the New York Times, TIME magazine, The Telegraph, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal and many other news outlets. Her latest book is Math-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity and Meaning in Mathematics published by Harper Collins. She is currently co-leading a K-12 Data Science Initiative and was named as one of the 8 educators “changing the face of education” by the BBC. Her Stanford faculty webpage can be found here.

Closing keynote, Avanti Yamamoto, a middle school mathematics teacher in Hanover County, was named the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 1) by the Virginia Department of Education. With over a decade of experience, including eight years at Atlee High School, Yamamoto has taught a diverse range of students—from special education to advanced math—focusing on developing critical thinking and logic rather than rote procedures. She is also a dedicated mentor, planning impactful professional learning to support colleagues in creating engaging, effective classrooms.

AUDIENCE

K-12 General & Special Education Teachers, Specialists, and Leaders

DETAILS

Thursday, February 5, 2026

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.

W&M School of Education

FEES

$200/person - SURN Division Member

$275/person - General (Non-SURN Division Member)

Includes morning coffee, conference, materials, & lunch

SURN Division Member Registration:

CREDIT CARD STORE Check/Invoice Store

General (Non-SURN Division Member) Registration:

Credit Card Store Check/Invoice Store

Please email surn@wm.edu with any dietary needs you may have prior to January 22, 2026. After this date, we are not able to accommodate dietary requests.

SURN is unable to provide a refund for this event. If a registered individual cannot attend, a substitute can be sent in their place. Please email surn@wm.edu with this change.

Registration will close approximately one week in advance of this event or earlier, if the event reaches capacity. We will update this webpage when registration closes.

If you're interested in your division joining SURN, please have your Superintendent or Superintendent's designee contact Amy Colley at accolley@wm.edu.

Email surn@wm.edu for questions on events or registration.