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Maineville, Ohio, United States
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I am a retired educator and researcher dedicated to making "brain-smart" math accessible for every teacher. I design math resources that do more than just provide practice—they utilize how the brain actually learns. My resources are informed by the Science of Learning, built to reduce working memory overload and designed to isolate the exact step where students get stuck. This ensures that every puzzle, digital reveal, and lesson is optimized for how students process information. They are high-engagement, low-prep, and research-aligned—so you can focus on teaching. My mission is to provide teachers with sophisticated, classroom-ready tools that bridge the gap between research and the whiteboard.
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Preview of Divisibility Rules VersaTiles® Activity **Bundle** | Math Worksheet | 6th Grade

Divisibility Rules VersaTiles® Activity **Bundle** | Math Worksheet | 6th Grade

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Divisibility Rules BUNDLE Engage your students with this BUNDLED printable and digital set of 5 VersaTiles® worksheets that encourage students to build fluency in division and number theory in a fun and engaging way. Each worksheet allows students to practice these skills by breaking the rules into similar rules and finishing with two mixed practice worksheets. The bundle includes divisibility skills including: Divisibility by the last digit (2, 5, & 10)Divisibility by the sum of the digits (3
Preview of Add & Subtract Signed Decimals | Rational Numbers |7th Grade | Digital Worksheet

Add & Subtract Signed Decimals | Rational Numbers |7th Grade | Digital Worksheet

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Boost engagement and mastery with this digital self-checking Sticker Reveal activity! Your students will love revealing a hidden image as they practice adding & subtracting signed decimals in this interactive Google Sheets™ resource. Includes 16 problems and a fun mystery picture. Perfect for practice, review, or early finisher work, this activity provides immediate feedback, allowing students to learn from their mistakes and build confidence. Students learn to think critically while they ear
Preview of Equations in 2 Variables - Solution or Not? | Grades 6-9 | Digital + Print

Equations in 2 Variables - Solution or Not? | Grades 6-9 | Digital + Print

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Master ordered pairs and linear equations with this engaging, dual-format math activity! This digital picture reveal and quick-color worksheet bundle focuses on determining if an ordered pair is a solution to an equation in two variables. Perfect for pre-algebra and algebra 1, students solve 16 problems to reveal a hidden snowman comic. Featuring immediate feedback, self-correcting mechanics, and a no-prep paper version, this resource simplifies checking for understanding while boosting st
Preview of Solve & Graph Inequalities (Mult & Divide) | 6-8 Grade Math | Digital + Print

Solve & Graph Inequalities (Mult & Divide) | 6-8 Grade Math | Digital + Print

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Help students master solving inequalities with multiplication and division using this engaging matching activity with built-in error analysis. This resource targets one-step and two-step inequalities, including fraction and division coefficients and negative coefficients that require flipping the inequality sign. Students solve inequalities, match equivalent solution sets, and receive immediate feedback as a mystery picture is revealed. Designed for middle school math, this activity inten
Preview of Divisibility by 4 & 8 | Versatiles Activity | 6th Grade | Print + Digital

Divisibility by 4 & 8 | Versatiles Activity | 6th Grade | Print + Digital

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Divisibility Rules by 4 & 8 VersaTiles® Activity—perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent number sense practice. This self-checking divisibility activity helps students master rules for sum of the digits divisibility by 4 & 8 while using the VersaTiles® system to get instant feedback. Students solve 12 scaffolded problems to decide whether numbers are divisible using specific rules, strengthening their number sense and fluency. Works great for review, intervention, test prep, ear
Preview of Divisibility by 2, 3 & 6 | Versatiles Activity | 6th Grade | Print + Digital

Divisibility by 2, 3 & 6 | Versatiles Activity | 6th Grade | Print + Digital

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Divisibility Rules by 2, 3 & 6 VersaTiles® Activity—perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent number sense practice. This self-checking divisibility activity helps students master rules for sum of the digits divisibility by 3 & 9 while using the VersaTiles® system to get instant feedback. Students solve 12 scaffolded problems to decide whether numbers are divisible using specific rules, strengthening their number sense and fluency. Works great for review, intervention, test prep,
Preview of Divisibility by 3 & 9 | Versatiles Activity | 6th Grade | Print + Digital

Divisibility by 3 & 9 | Versatiles Activity | 6th Grade | Print + Digital

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Divisibility Rules by 3 & 9 VersaTiles® Activity—perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent number sense practice. This self-checking divisibility activity helps students master rules for sum of the digits divisibility by 3 & 9 while using the VersaTiles® system to get instant feedback. Students solve 12 scaffolded problems to decide whether numbers are divisible using specific rules, strengthening their number sense and fluency. Works great for review, intervention, test prep, ear
Preview of Adding & Subtracting Integers Activity | 6-8 Grades | Digital + Print

Adding & Subtracting Integers Activity | 6-8 Grades | Digital + Print

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Make adding and subtracting integers stick with this engaging Spot the Difference math activity! Designed for middle school math students, this resource provides 20 focused practice problems on integer addition and subtraction while rewarding accuracy with a fun, low-stress visual challenge. In this self-checking digital activity, students solve integer problems and receive immediate feedback. Each correct response reveals more of the final image. Once all problems are completed, students
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Experience

I am a retired educator and researcher dedicated to making "brain-smart" math accessible for every teacher. I design math resources that do more than just provide practice—they utilize how the brain actually learns. My resources are informed by the Science of Learning, built to reduce working memory overload and designed to isolate the exact step where students get stuck. This ensures that every puzzle, digital reveal, and lesson is optimized for how students process information. They are high-engagement, low-prep, and research-aligned—so you can focus on teaching. My mission is to provide teachers with sophisticated, classroom-ready tools that bridge the gap between research and the whiteboard.

Awards & shining teacher moments

🏆 Quick Highlights Ph.D. in Learning & Development – specializing in mathematics education National Board Certified Teacher (YA Mathematics, since 2002) Fellow, National Academy of Science & Mathematics Leadership

My own education history

Ph.D. in Learning & Development with a focus on mathematics education and psychometrics, along with advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction. My background in both classroom teaching and research helps me design materials that truly support how students learn best.