TODOS 2026 Conference

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9:30am PDT

Unpacking Eurocentrism in the Secondary Math Classroom Through Ethnomathematics

Friday June 26, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

Have you heard of Pythagoras? Fibonacci? We are aware of the Eurocentric view of Mathematics, but not where these concepts truly originated from. In this session, you will gain practical ideas on how to decolonize your math curriculum by showcasing the non-European roots of these mathematical concepts. Whether you want to create your own elective course or incorporate standalone lessons woven into your math curriculum, you will leave this session with low-lift curriculum resources to bring back to your school contexts to decenter white contributions to the math we learn about in our traditional math classes.

Speakers

Lekha Tantry

Friday June 26, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Royal B

Breakout Session, Cultivating

Strand Curriculum & Instruction
Audience High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8), General Interest

10:45am PDT

Digital Storytelling as a Rehumanizing Tool in Mathematics Teacher Education: Voices of Rural, First-Generation, and Low-Income Communities

Friday June 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am PDT

Royal B

This interactive session explores how digital storytelling can serve as a rehumanizing tool in mathematics teacher education. Drawing from the experiences of rural, first-generation, and low-income pre-service teachers, participants will examine how storytelling helps pre-service teachers reflect on their mathematical identities, challenge deficit narratives, and connect mathematics to community and culture. Attendees will view authentic teacher-created stories, engage in guided reflection, and design their own short math narratives. Together, we will consider how digital storytelling can transform beliefs, promote belonging, and inspire equitable practices in mathematics classrooms and teacher preparation programs.

Speakers

Theodore Chao

Associate Professor, The Ohio State University

Theodore Chao (he/him/his) is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Professor Chao uses video, photovoice, and technology to engage children, teachers, and community members in telling and sharing their mathematics stories... Read More →

Ruth Oliwe

Friday June 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Royal B

Breakout Session, Catalyzing

Strand Beliefs & Structures
Audience College

11:15am PDT

Supporting Elementary Teacher Candidates to Embrace Torres’ Rights of the Learner in Light of Hyper-Scripted Curriculum Mandates

Friday June 26, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am PDT

Royal B

In an era of increasing legislative interference and political attacks on teachers’ autonomy, this session examines the notion of trust, love, and defiance through the lens of Torres’ Rights of the Learner (RotL) framework and Gutiérrez’s Rehumanizing Framework. We will explore how teacher candidates can utilize these frameworks to retain autonomy as professionals who center student experiences and identities and foster autonomous learners, even under the demands of a hyper-scripted, mandated curricula.

Speakers

Crystal Kalinec-Craig

Friday June 26, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am PDT
Royal B

Breakout Session, Catalyzing

Strand Curriculum & Instruction
Audience General Interest, College

1:00pm PDT

Rewriting stories: Identity work as pathways to belonging and empowerment for students-and ourselves

Friday June 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

Royal B

What stories do we and our PK-12 students tell about who belongs in mathematics? Let’s break the mold for our students and for ourselves! In this interactive workshop, we will uncover our own math identities so we can help our students uncover theirs, and explore how unproductive beliefs and implicit biases shape pedagogy and assessment. Together, we’ll reimagine teaching practices that center belonging, disrupt inequities, and empower all learners to thrive in mathematics in PK-12 classrooms.

Speakers

Sean Nank

California State University San Marcos

Sean Nank, PhD, received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Sean is a Distinguished Teacher in Residence and adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a full professor at American College of Education, and works... Read More →