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Beyond Predictability: Transforming Math Outcomes and Student Experiences Through GLEAM Instruction
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Rolanda Baldwin, Former Educator, Current Vice President of Program Design, UnboundEd; and Brian Dean, Former Educator, 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 challenge the predictability of student outcomes in your math classroom? In this edWebinar, we introduce the core of the GLEAM® math instruction framework—teaching that is Grade-Level, Engaging, Affirming, and Meaningful. You get a sneak peek into UnboundEd’s comprehensive four-day training series designed to reimagine your math instruction.
In this session, you preview how to:
- Shift educators’ mindsets by challenging unproductive beliefs to help develop a positive math identity in every student
- Support true grade-level instruction through the Math Shifts of Focus, Coherence, and Rigor
- Tackle unfinished instruction using the Coherent Content in Context (CCC) Protocol to provide just-in-time scaffolds
- Adapt math tasks to connect directly with your students’ lived experiences and communities using the Meaningful Variation Process (MVP)
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 Marketing and Communications, 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.
