FACULTY FACILITATOR

A sociologist of education at Portland State University, and a STEM DEI researcher,Dara Shifrer is the Lead PI and Facilitator for K8TMROC. Disenchanted with mathematics after completing her Bachelor’s degree with a major in math, she subsequently taught middle school math at two middle schools at the opposite end of the socioeconomic spectrum. Her students and their parents, at both schools, were quick to tell her that math was their least favorite subject and that they’re ‘just not math people. She realized her college math courses, like many math courses, were not designed to make her feel that she belonged or was capable or to communicate math's value and importance for human beings and society.

UNDERGRADUATE FACILITATOR

Social work undergrad and lover of math.

LEAD CONSULTANT

Social work faculty member at PSU and former paraeducator.

CO-CONSULTANT

Elizabeth leads Oregon MESA as Executive Director, driving its mission for an equitable STEM future through program excellence and strategic partnerships.

TEACHER CO-LEADER

3rd grade teacher of math

TEACHER CO-LEADER

A dedicated 6th-grade teacher, Stephan e has over a decade of experience in middle school math and science. Having taught in Vallejo, CA, Tigard, OR, and now Redmond, OR, she has witnessed the pervasive issue of math anxiety in every district.

TEACHER CO-LEADER

With 25 years in education, including 17 years in a rural New Mexico Title I district, Jennifer brings unparalleled expertise to tackling math anxiety. Her experience spans every level from classroom to district leadership.

TEACHER CO-LEADER

3rd grade teacher of math.

TEACHER CO-LEADER

4th grade teacher of math

TEACHER CO-LEADER

Teaching 7th-grade math in the upcoming school year, Katelynn is dedicated to addressing math anxiety in K-8 education. Katelynn focuses on equipping students with problem-solving skills that can be applied beyond the classroom.