Talk Number 2 Me™: Mathematics & Mindfulness with Christina Lincoln-Moore

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Session Description

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the linchpin to creating formidable mathematical learning! EQ builds students' identities as doers of mathematics and facilitates the mastery of the Standards of Mathematical Practice (SMP) 1 & 3, which are well executed when integrated with social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies. Offering students opportunities for conjecture and to build on one another's ideas, cultivates students' mathematical agency and ownership. Mindfulness is a culturally relevant teaching practice to manage stress and build resilience and self-efficacy, and a mindful classroom culture enables students to be present for instruction and address trauma (racial and others). Together, mathematics and mindfulness can change the trajectory of children’s lives and increase student achievement.

About the Presenter

Christina Lincoln-Moore is a school principal in LAUSD. She has been with the District for over 24 years. She is very passionate about mindful school leadership and the integration of social-emotional learning into mathematics. In addition to her work at LAUSD, Christina is very involved with the California Mathematics Council–South (CMC-S) Equity, Access and Empowerment Committee, the West Regional Director of the Benjamin Banneker Association (BBA), an affiliate of NCTM, and has co-chartered the National Society of Black Engineers NSBE Jr. Chapter.