Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers (M3T) is a collaborative, teacher-led network focused on improving mathematics teaching and learning across West Virginia.
M3T supports and empowers experienced secondary mathematics teachers to serve as Math Teacher Leaders (MTLs) who use the tools of improvement science and networked improvement communities to strengthen instruction and student learning.
MTLs lead Local Improvement Teams (LITs) within their communities and Grade-Level Improvement Teams (GrITs) that connect educators across district lines. Together, teachers identify shared challenges, test ideas for improvement, learn from one another, and use evidence to continually strengthen mathematics teaching and learning.
Since 2020, more than 400 teachers from 48 districts, led by 53 Math Teacher Leaders, have participated in this growing statewide network to improve teaching and learning for over 37,000 West Virginia students in grades 6-12.
Together, we are building a statewide culture of teacher leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement in mathematics education.
Why
M3T?
Math teachers are problem solvers by nature. When they develop a shared vision of best practice, speak honestly about what’s hard, open their doors, and take ownership of improvement, even the mountains of West Virginia can – and do – move.
“What I love about M3T are the opportunities for growth, discovery, collaborating and solution-oriented problem solving the network and community of math teachers gives me. It is a safe and proactive place to ask questions, admit failures, find inspiration, and empower others. As a collective whole, we want to better math education for the students and for the teachers who deliver the instruction.“
-M3T Participant
“The network of educators that has been created through M3T has been amazing to work with. I have felt supported in my classroom and challenged to try new and innovative ways of teaching.“
Kerianne Smead
M3T MTL, 2020-2025
Morgantown High School