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Unlock Deeper Math Learning: 7 Ways to Elevate Your Math Classroom with GLEAM Instruction
Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Rolanda Baldwin, Former Teacher, Current Vice President of Program Design, UnboundEd; and Brian Dean, Former Teacher, Current Director of Program Design, UnboundEd
Moderated by Clay Willis, VP of Marketing and Communications, UnboundEd
Sponsored by UnboundEd
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Are you ready to move beyond “just teaching the book” and truly ignite your students’ potential? Join us for an engaging edWebinar that goes beyond the basics to transform your math instruction. We explore seven powerful, research-backed ways to implement the free GLEAM® framework—Grade-Level, Engaging, Affirming, and Meaningful—instruction in your classroom.
In this session, you discover how to:
- Move beyond remediation
- Spark math conversations
- Make math relevant
- Build math confidence
- Unleash student thinkers
- Go beyond the algorithm
- Translate learning into practice
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenters
With two decades of experience, Rolanda Baldwin has worn many hats throughout her journey. She’s been a middle and high school math teacher, a math instructional coach, and a district math curriculum coordinator in a large North Carolina district. Rolanda’s love for mathematics education led her to join UnboundEd as a Math Specialist, where she rose to the role of Math Director. Today, she proudly serves as the Vice President of Program Design, where she’s responsible for overseeing the growth and development of UnboundEd’s entire math and UnboundEd Planning Process (UPP) program portfolio.
Rolanda’s thoughtful approach to program development and active involvement in strategic organizational initiatives and external partnerships are testaments to her sincere commitment to her craft. Her enthusiasm for mathematics education is infectious, and she’s dedicated to empowering every individual to become a “math person.” Rolanda is passionate about reshaping educational systems and frameworks to help educators plan and deliver grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful math instruction.
Brian Dean leads the design and implementation of the Math Pathway programs at UnboundEd. Before UnboundEd, Brian worked to bring access to excellent math instruction in many school systems nationwide as an Associate Director of Instructional Support and as a Math Lead for Instruction Partners. Brian led the teaching and learning of mathematics for over 30 schools as a Senior Instructional Specialist for Pasco County Schools, and he helped facilitate the turnaround of a high school in the district from an “F” to an “A” as an Instructional Coach. He has taught at the middle and high school levels.
Brian earned his master’s degree in secondary mathematics education from Miami University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University. When Brian is not supporting math programs at UnboundEd, he likes to spend his free time doing activities with his wife and two kids. He is also an avid Peloton rider and rower and hopes to see you on the leaderboard soon!
About the Moderator
Clay Willis is a mission- and results-driven marketing and communications leader committed to making education work for every single learner. As UnboundEd’s Vice President of Growth Marketing, Clay advances the organization’s reach and impact by forging meaningful connections with visionary educators.
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UnboundEd empowers educators to meet the needs of every single student through grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful—GLEAM®—instruction. We work side-by-side with teachers, coaches, principals, and district leaders to ensure the success of your instructional vision for exceptional education and improved outcomes. By cultivating the mindsets, knowledge, and skills at the heart of truly transformative teaching and learning, we can break the predictability of historic achievement patterns so all kids thrive.
