Each Friday during the school year, we will spotlight one of our M3T Fellows. This week, let’s meet Casey Whitlow from Eastern Greenbrier Middle School!
Casey Whitlow
M3T Noyce Fellow – Cohort 1
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Eastern Greenbrier Middle School
Greenbrier County Schools
Twitter: @caseywhitlow
Number of years teaching: 16
Positions and Roles: 8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Professional awards, distinctions, and points of pride: M3T Cohort 1 Fellow
Interesting personal facts: Loves being outdoors, watching a good movie, listening to podcasts, baking, and cooking!
Why are you excited to be part of the M3T project?
“I am looking forward to collaborating with educators that share a similar passion for mathematics and students. I hope to gain qualities that foster learning in myself and my students.”
Why do you teach mathematics?
“I teach mathematics so that I can help students succeed. I believe the problem solving and critical thinking in mathematics can be applied to the real world in many ways. I love seeing those ‘aha moments’”
What are you focused on improving about mathematics teaching?
“I find it challenging to get all my students motivated. I would like to help change the perception of my co-workers and mathematic stigmas they carry.”
Check in each week on #M3TFellowFriday throughout the school year to meet another M3T Fellow. You can find a listing of all of the M3T Fellows and stay up-to-date with the work of the M3T network at our website, https://m3twv.org. You can also follow us on Twitter, @m3t_wv.
