Differentiating Mathematics Instruction

Facilitated By Renee Steinmetz

PDAProfessional Development Alternatives

Professionally, I…..

• recently retired (Sept. 2010) after 32 years in education.

• was a former ESE teacher and spent the majority of my career teaching mathematics in a middle school resource classroom in Palatka. The last 7 years I was an HRD Specialist with FDLRS/NEFEC .

• have conducted numerous face-to-face workshops in instructional strategies, mathematics and differentiating instruction.

• was the PDA Coordinator for FDLRS NEFEC and have facilitated the PDA Intro to DI module and other online courses on numerous occasions.

Personally, I…..• am originally from Miami, Florida. I attended

the University of Florida and lived in Gainesville for 9 years before moving to Palatka.

• currently live in Belize; C. A. with my husband Michael and our dogs Frank and Shadow. We live on the tourist island of Ambergris Caye.

• Enjoy doing anything outside. I also lift weights, read and sew on a rainy day!

• love the island life (even type 1 personalities can relax!)

• 3 Key Pieces of Information

– Contact me anytime by email at steinmetz.renee@gmail.com

– If there is something important that needs to be discussed we can set up a virtual meeting.

– Please do your best to follow the syllabus timelines. If life gets in the way and you get behind don’t hesitate to contact me.

About that SYLLABUS!

• My Commitment to You…..– Follow the Rubric– Clear Communication– Timely & Quality

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• Your Commitment to Virtual Learning….– Follow a Study Plan– Clear Communication– Timely & Quality

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