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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Presented by Ki Karou, Senior Director of Product and Learning, MIND Education; Abigail L. Geisel, Instructional Mathematics Coach, Linden Public Schools (NJ); and Claudia Dolan, Instructional Mathematics Coach, Linden Public Schools (NJ)
Moderated by Jennifer Anderson, Senior Manager, Content Marketing, MIND Education
Sponsored by MIND Education
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When math class becomes a space for sense-making rather than answer-getting, every learner finds a way in. This second edWebinar of Math the Way Every Brain Learns: Engaging All Learners Week explores how to build discourse structures that invite all students—quiet thinkers, multilingual learners, struggling students, and gifted problem solvers—to express ideas, test strategies, and learn from one another.
Educators will learn simple routines that reduce cognitive load, lift student agency, and strengthen classroom community through shared mathematical thinking. Real classroom stories will highlight the impact of inclusive math talk on learners across the spectrum. This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
This edWebinar is part of Math the Way Every Brain Learns: Engaging All Learners Week.
About the Presenters
As Senior Director of Product and Learning for MIND Education, Ki Karou leads a team of learning and game designers, artists, and mathematicians developing the next generation of ST Math interactive programs. Ki has been designing neuroscience-driven edtech solutions for over a decade. Prior to joining MIND, he founded Beyond Math, an education company focused on teaching math in unique and non-traditional ways. Ki has spoken at SXSWedu and written articles published in Huffington Post. He has a bachelor’s in engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
Abi Geisel is an Instructional Mathematics Coach for the Linden Public School District in Linden, New Jersey. She supports teachers and students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Linden Public School District implemented ST Math three years ago through a grant with Phillips 66. Abi enjoys modeling Puzzle Talks in classrooms to encourage mathematical discourse and support conceptual understanding through visuals.
Claudia Dolan is an Instructional Mathematics Coach for the Linden Public School District in Linden, New Jersey. She supports teachers and students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Linden Public School District implemented ST Math three years ago through a grant with Phillips 66. Claudia is passionate about using ST Math to enhance instruction.
About the Moderator
Jennifer Anderson is the Senior Manager of Content Marketing at MIND Education. Passionate about education, she focuses on fostering engagement and building meaningful connections. Through compelling narratives and innovative programs, Jennifer strives to empower educators and enrich students’ learning experiences.
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