Math Literacy Schools Conference

A.T. Nelson has a passion for education that has been apparent through his service as a teacher, administrator, and educational consultant in the K-12 community for nearly 20 years. During his teaching career he was able to build relationships and incorporate research-based instructional strategies that resulted in superior state exam pass rates with his students year after year. His classroom was featured on Annenberg’s Insights into Algebra Workshop Series and is still in use as a professional development opportunity for teachers who want to improve their instructional practice.

As an administrator Tremain worked closely with the instructional leadership team and teaching staff to ensure high quality instructional preparation and delivery occurred every day. As an educational consultant, Tremain has provided professional development services that resulted in improved student achievement, instructional practices, and leadership decisions in the areas of K-12 Mathematics, Data Driven Instruction, Standards, Assessments, and Research-Based Instructional Practices and Leadership for school districts in Texas, Oklahoma, California, Hawaii, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and more..

Outside of public education, Tremain has worked as a Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin at NASA’s Johnson Space Center responsible for monitoring workstation telemetry between the Mission Control Center and the International Space Station. His previous work as an engineer fuels his current passion for the integration of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics into the K-12 curriculum. To this end, he has assisted districts across the country in their pursuit of designing curriculum based on 21st century learning skills, project-based learning, and formative assessments.

Dr. Amelia Cook earned an Ed.D. in educational leadership and a Master’s degree in secondary education (mathematics) from the University of Phoenix, and a BSBA in business management from Hawaii Pacific University. Currently she serves as a Mathematics teacher at Somerset Academy, Sky Pointe campus. Dr. Cook’s experience spans over 15 years in education. She has served as a department chairperson and a School Improvement Specialist in Mathematics. Some highlights from her profession in the field of education include experiences in technology integration, STEM education, and teacher mentoring. Dr. Cook has worked closely with the Upward Bound/TRIO program at the University of Hawaii and was an adjunct faculty member at the University of Phoenix, Hawaii Campus. Dr. Cook is a nationally certified trainer with the Center of Teacher Effectiveness in the area of classroom management.

Dr. Amelia cook has been honored to present at the Hawaii Council for Teacher of Mathematics on hands-on mathematics learning and gaming and the Hawaii International Conference of Education on STEM learning and gaming technology. As a former School-wide Improvement Resource Teacher and a Mathematics Department Chairperson, she has had the opportunity to facilitate department discussions on the Common Core State Standards and Mathematical Practices, and provide professional development on curriculum and instructional strategies with feeder schools.

Anne Hoskin currently serves as the coordinator of secondary mathematics for a large school district in Southwest, Texas. Prior to this experience she has served as an Academic Achievement Specialist, Assistant Principal, Mathematics Department Chair, Special Educational Teachers, and K-12 Mathematics consultants. Ann has presented evaluated school and student performance data to implement and adjust programs to increase student achievement through professional learning communities. She has implemented curriculum programs designed to meet diverse student academic needs through the use of technology, computer-based instruction, and high yield instructional strategies. She has collaborated with district and campus administration, teachers, and technology staff to design implementation models and professional development. Anne believes the key to a strong secondary mathematics program begins in elementary school. As such, she has organized and facilitated vertical alignment sessions that include an alignment of standards, assessments, and instructional strategies. Anne plays an active role in may organizations like the Conference for Advancement of Mathematics Teachers, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, Texas Middle School Principals Association, Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics, and National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.