Virginia Mathematics Teacher Spring 2017

Editorial Staff

Dr. Agida Manizade Editor-in-Chief vmt@radford.edu Radford University vmt@radford.edu

Brian Pratt Assistant Editor Mr. Brian Pratt

Dr. Jean Mistele Associate Editor Radford University jmistele@radford.edu

Mr. Liam Downey Assistant Editor Radford University

Radford University

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Virginia Council of Teachers in Mathematics

Many thanks to our Reviewers for Spring 2017

President: Jamey Lovin, Virginia Beach Public Schools

Dr. Robert Berry

Past President: Cathy Shelton, Fairfax County Public Schools

Dr. Carrie Case, Radford University

Secretary: Lisa Hall, Henrico County Public Schools

Dr. Anthony Dove, Radford University

Membership Chair: Ruth Harbin-Miles

Dr. Kateri Thunder, James Madison University

Treasurer: Virginia Lewis, Longwood University

Dr. Laura Jacobsen, Radford University

Webmaster: Ian Shenk, Hanover County Public Schools

Kelly Robinson

NCTM Representative: Betsy Steadman, Hanover County Public Schools

Dr. Wendy Hageman-Smith, Longwood University

Elementary Representatives: Meghann Cope, Bedford County Public Schools; Eric Vicki Bohidar, Hanover County Public Schools Middle School Representatives: Melanie Pruett, Chesterfield County Public Schools; Skip Tyler, Henrico County Public Schools

Dr. Ann Howard Wallace, James Madison University

Mrs. Anita Lockett, Fairfax County Public Schools

Secondary Representatives: Pat Gabriel; Samantha Martin, Powhatan Public Schools

Joyce Xu, Virginia Tech

Math Specialist Representative: Spencer Jamieson, Fairfax County Public Schools

Dr. Matthew Reames, University of Virginia

2 Year College: Joe Joyner, Tidewater Community College

Dr. Kenny Wantz, Regent University

4 Year College: Ann Wallace, James Madison University; Robert Berry, University of Virginia

Karen Zwanch, Virginia Tech

VMT Editor: Dr. Agida Manizade

Dr. Jay Wilkins, Virginia Tech

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