Authors & Presenters

Jackie Palmquist is a national presenter and educational consultant with over 30 years of high school classroom mathematics teaching and leading experience. Her leadership emphasizes and supports collaborative planning and current research-informed best instructional practices.

Randy Pippen, a consultant, has more than 40 years of experience teaching at the K–12 and college levels. Specializing in mathematics, he provides training on the PLC at Work™ process and CCSS.

Sue Pippen, a consultant, has more than 40 years of experience teaching at the K–12 and college levels. Specializing in mathematics, she provides training on the PLC at Work™ process and CCSS.

Sharon Rendon is director of professional learning for the CPM Educational Program, a nonprofit organization, where she specializes in designing and delivering professional learning for secondary math teachers.

Nick Resnick is a K–12 education specialist, focusing his work on mathematics, school improvement, assessment, intervention, and PLCs. Previously, he served as a secondary mathematics teacher, K–12 mathematics specialist, and school site administrator.

B. Michelle Rinehart is an assistant superintendent, mathematics specialist, and instructional coach. As a former high school mathematics and science teacher, she is passionate about helping educators leverage high-impact teaching practices.

Georgina Rivera is an elementary school principal with over 20 years of experience in public education. She works with educators and leaders to build collaborative teams and ensure all students receive high-quality mathematics instruction.

George J. Roy, PhD, is an associate professor of mathematics education at the University of South Carolina. He teaches mathematics methods courses in the Department of Instruction and Teacher Education.

Farshid Safi, PhD, is an assistant professor of mathematics education at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. Dr. Safi focuses on developing prospective teachers’ conceptual understanding of elementary and secondary mathematics, as well as connecting mathematical topics through the use of technology and dynamic software.

Connie Schrock, PhD, is a professor of mathematics, computer science, and economics at Emporia State University. She also leads a task force that supports the Common Core State Standards for mathematics.