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Dustin Purdy is a dynamic mathematics leader, educator, and instructional coach with 20 years of experience teaching in rural, urban, collegiate, and online settings. A former teacher in the NYC Department of Education, he has taught grades 6–12 and college-level mathematics. Dustin holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from SUNY Cortland. Currently, Dustin serves as the Community and Belonging Coordinator and 6–12 Mathematics Teacher at Dwight Global Online School. In these roles, he leads school-wide initiatives that strengthen personalized learning, advance instructional excellence, and cultivate inclusive, community-centered learning environments. His work centers on fostering a growth mindset and creating spaces where every student feels valued, supported, and capable of success. He has served nationally as a Math Teacher Leader in Residence with Open Up Resources, facilitating professional learning centered on problem-based and equitable instruction and is currently a Seasonal Math Professional Learning Specialist with Amplify. Dustin is also an active member of the NCTM Classroom Resources Committee and serves on multiple AMLE committees, including Teacher Leaders, Equity, and Advocacy. Additionally, he contributed to the development of a national K–12 data science framework through Data Science for Everyone. Through his leadership and advocacy, Dustin is committed to transforming mathematics education to ensure all students experience belonging, agency, and access to high-quality instruction.
Reminder: MATH-ish Book Study Session #2 is TODAY! GET ZOOM LINK!
MATH-ish Book Study Session #2 TODAY Dear Reader, Don't forget, session #2 of our Math-ish book study is today from 7:30 - 8:30 PM EST! We will be discuss chapters 3-5. Get link below! Register Book Study Resources Slide Deck MATH-ish Resources Site (Updated frequently) Hope to see you there. Cheers! - Inspiring students and teachers to reach their greatest potential @MrPurdyMath More from Dustin: Intro to AI For Educators Webinar I recently hosted a webinar in collaboration with the AMLE...
Reminder: MATH-ish Book Study Session #2 in Three Days
MATH-ish Book Study Session 2 Dear Reader, Our first session was a success. We discussed the first two chapters: A New Mathematical Relationship and Learning to Learn. See our generated list of key ideas and themes in the slide deck linked below: Slide Deck MATH-ish Resources Site (Updated frequently) Additional resources: How Metacognition Boosts Learning | Edutopia Metacognition: The Gift That Keeps Giving | Edutopia The Power of Belief - Mindset and Success | Eduardo Briceno | TEDx Talk...
MATH-ish Book Study Session 1 Recap
MATH-ish Book Study Session 1 Recap Dear Reader, Thank you to all those who attended the first session of the MATH-ish book study. We were joined by educators from all over the country, and even the Philippines! A wonderful conversation was had as we explored the first two chapters of Jo Boaler's new book, MATH-ish. Several themes and key ideas were discussed, but one major take-away from the session was that we need to shift away from narrow math - the subject of procedures and algorithms...
MATH-ish Book Study Starts Tomorrow: Wednesday, May 15th - Get Zoom Link
MATH-ish Book Study: May 15th, 2024 Dear Reader, Our first session will take place on Wednesday, May 15th from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST and is only one day away. We will be discussing the first two chapters of Jo Boaler's new book, MATH-ish. Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, and for many of us, our school and life experiences shape our relationship with math, either positive or negative. Boaler shares neuroscientific research on how embracing the concept of "math-ish", we can change the...
MATH-ish Book Study Starts NEXT WEEK: Wednesday, May 15th - Get Zoom Link
MATH-ish Book Study Dear Reader, I am super excited to announce that the MATH-ish book study starts next week! If you have received your copy of the book, then you are probably as excited as I am! If you haven't, there is still time to order before our first session next Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. This book study will be in three sessions, each for 1 hour, and will run from 7:30PM EST - 8:30PM EST. Session Details: Session 1 (Wednesday 5/15) - Discuss Chapters 1-2 Session 2 (Wednesday 5/29) -...
AMLE AI Webinar | April 23rd, 2024
April 27th, 2024 Inspiring students and teachers to reach their greatest potential! AMLE Webinar: Intro to AI For Educators Dear Reader, I wanted to let you know of a recent webinar I was part of with other members of the AMLE Teacher Leader Committee where we discussed AI in education. AI Webinar AI is changing the way we educate students. Check out the conversation I had with AMLE Teacher Leaders: Megan Vosk, Marri Bayour, Joseph Pizzo, and Jason De Hart where we discuss how teachers are...
MATH-ish Book Study
Dustin Purdy Blog MATH-ish Book Study Calling all mathematics educators! If you are as excited as I am about the release of Jo Boaler’s new book, MATH-ish, then you are not going to want to miss this book study. The book is set to release on May 7th, 2024. See original post below. Original post Thank you for expressing interest in the MATH-ish virtual book study. The study is set to take place in under a month. If you haven't already pre-ordered the book, use this link to pre-order. Our first...