Thank you for your interest and especially your vote in this election. CMC is proud to introduce the winners of the election for our State and Section boards for calendar years 2012 and 2013.

CMC State Offices

President-Elect

Jane Wentzel Clovis

In the next four years the educational landscape will change dramatically with the inception and implementation of the Common Core State Standards, and I am excited about the pivotal role CMC can play.  As a professional organization, CMC’s belief that all students can become mathematically proficient gives us a laser-like focus in how best to implement the new standards in a rigorous and challenging program. My teaching history includes 25 years at the secondary and college level, from my recent experience as a district and online secondary math coach to chairing middle/high school math adoptions; from a district professional development provider to a CAHSEE Item Writer and Reviewer; from a high school Interactive Mathematics Program teacher to a director of an MSP grant that introduced Lesson Study to our district; and from a classroom teacher to (a favorite of mine) a teachier of mathematics for elementary teachers at the college level. The benefits of attending all three section conferences (Asilomar, Palm Springs, and Central’s Symposiums), volunteering at the Algebraic Symposiums, and serving as Secretary on the CMC Central Board are the networking with like-minded professionals, getting up-to-date information, and getting opportunities to promote mathematics education for me. I want the same opportunities for everyone. These varied experiences have provided me with a realistic view of the teaching of mathematics today, what it has been, and what it can be. I look forward to the challenge of fulfilling the mission of our organization and ensuring CMC is the voice of the California teachers of mathematics.

Secretary

CMC North Offices

April Goodman-Orcutt San Jose

After four years of being away from the North, I am anxious to return! I miss being involved at a deeper level in the Asilomar Math Conference. My past experience as a committee head for six years and Vice-President of North for four years gave me great opportunities to work the conference and be involved at various levels. I feel that now is an excellent time for me to step-up to a higher role in leadership for the Northern Section and that my past experience with North and my current position at the State level will be beneficial for the tasks need as President-Elect and in the future, the role of President. I would be honored to be elected for this position.

Vice President

Rebecca Lewis Redding

I have always had a passion for mathematics education.  CMC has continually fueled this passion during my 15 years of teaching. I have taught a variety of grades in both elementary and middle school. I have also served as a Mathematics Coach and instructional leader in Millbrae and for the Tehama County Department of Education spanning grades K-8. The CMC-N Vice President’s primary responsibility is to plan the program for the Asilomar Mathematics Conferences. As the current CMC-North Asilomar Conference Program Chair I have had the opportunity to know what is needed to plan for the conference, anticipate member needs, and to recruit exceptional speakers. In addition, I have served as the Conference Chairperson for the Mt. Lassen Mathematics Council’s Annual Fall Conference which has helped me refine my skills as a conference program planner. I will use my experience, skills, and passion for mathematics education to continue to provide the high quality mathematics conference we have all come to expect.

Secretary

Rita Nutsch Chico

I am currently the CMC-N Secretary and am looking forward to serving another term.  I am a sixth, seventh and eighth grade mathematics teacher at C.K. Price Middle School in Orland, where I have enjoyed serving as department chair for the last 21 years. I also teach part-time for Butte Community College.  Chico Mathematics Project continues to be a major force in guiding me into numerous leadership roles in the mathematics community. I recently completed my master’s in Mathematics Education at California State University Chico.  I look forward to continuing to take an active role in promoting my passion for the teaching of mathematics.

Treasurer

Chris Tsuji San Jose

I am running for re-election for the office of CMC-North Treasurer. I will be completing my second term as your treasurer and have learned a lot about the organization as the treasure and would like to continue to serve the organization. The organization is a group of dedicated volunteers and I will be happy to serve on the board as your treasurer. I am currently a part time instructor at DeAnza College and have retired from 35 years of high school teaching. I am a past president of The Santa Clara Valley Mathematics Association and continue to serve on the executive board. I am a life member of CMC, CTA Retired, NEA, and CRTA. Please vote for me, Chris Tsuji, for your CMC-North Treasurer.

CMC Central Offices

CMC South Offices

President-Elect

Diana Ceja Fontana

It has been my pleasure to serve as your CMC-South secretary for the past two years and I would appreciate the opportunity to continue serving the community in the new role of President-Elect.  I have been in education for 14 years, serving as a classroom teacher, bi-lingual resource teacher, academic coach, and as a school-site administrator. I have volunteered as a CMC-South Conference Program Committee member; as TODOS Finance Committee chairperson; as president of the SGVMC, and currently serve as a member of the Region 11 Algebra Forum.   I was honored to accept the invitation to be a member of the Common Core State Standards Workforce committee, as this was an opportunity to advocate for equity and 21st century skills in mathematics. Walt Disney said “Our greatest natural resource is the mind of our children.”  This statement rings so true in my heart; the endless possibility a child has to create and discover is what fuels my passion for learning and mathematics is a vehicle that provides identity and access to empower and achieve these possibilities.  This is why math educators unite with CMC; to share and support common goals and the strength that comes from this unity.  It would be a great joy to serve you, the members of CMC-South, as your President-Elect.  In this role, I will continue to be an advocate for equity and quality in mathematics education for all students and a support to the educators who serve our children.

Vice President

Bruce Grip Redlands

For more than twenty-five years as a high school mathematics teacher I have benefited from the countless hours of voluntary service invested by others. Now I want to contribute to our profession by serving as your vice-president and promoting meaningful mathematics for all students, quality professional development for educators, and informative communication for parents and education leaders throughout the state of California. One of the primary responsibilities of the Vice-President is to serve as conference chair for the annual CMC-South Mathematics Conference in Palm Springs, a position I have held for two years. I will use my experience to lead the dozens of conference volunteers through the current economic challenges.

Secretary

Helen Chan Hill Monrovia

We find ourselves in an interesting time now, from dire, in terms of California's budget concerns, to hopeful, with the advent of the new Common Core State Standards. Yet despite the ever changing climate of education, we know that the root of our work is providing children with life opportunities, and the meaningful understanding of mathematics is foundational to those opportunities.  CMC-South has never wavered from that perspective, and its provision of support for teachers and students of mathematics alike continues to grow.  In the role of Secretary, I hope to contribute to the spread of this knowledge as we focus on conceptual and relevant instruction and learning.  I bring experience from the CMC-Equity Committee, SGVMC membership, and 12 years of mathematics teaching, coaching and leadership.

Treasurer

Tina Shinsato Carlsbad

As our mathematical community advances to unite 21st century learners with the Common Core, it would be a great honor to serve as Treasurer on the team representing the members of CMC-South. I have been a math teacher for 18 years in Vista Unified teaching everything from 6th grade math to AP Calculus. I have held various leadership roles within my district and the math community, including three years as Treasurer of the Greater San Diego Math Council (GSDMC). In this position, I have managed an annual budget of over $50,000 including monthly reports, finances related to the annual GSDMC Math Conference and Teacher of the Year Banquet. In addition, I’ve provided an in-depth analysis of spending trends for our six-county wide student events for the purpose of their preservation and expansion of those events.  I am excited for the opportunity to learn, contribute and celebrate our next steps in promoting 21st century mathematics for all students and would be honored to serve as the next Treasurer of CMC-South.