NETA excited to partner with NATM to bring featured speaker Alicia Davis to the NETA Conference. Alicia Davis, a UNL Noyce Master Teaching Fellow, has taught eighth-grade mathematics at Scott Middle School since 2013. She currently teaches Algebra, Pre-Algebra, and Mathematics Intervention.
She will speak on Friday, March 17, with the presentation "Desmos in the Classroom: It's More than a Calculator!": https://neta2023.sched.com/event/1FcBE/desmos-in-the-classroom-its-more-than-a-calculator. Learn more and register: https://netasite.org/?page_id=8195
Conference biography:
Alicia is known for her development of rich mathematical tasks, use of collaborative teams in the classroom, and ability to connect with and inspire all levels of learners. She implements technology in the classroom which serves to enhance instruction. She encourages her students to understand mathematics at a conceptual level, to make connections to the real world and to view themselves as mathematicians.
Alicia mentors many student teachers and leads professional development courses across the state. She is the secretary of the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics. She has presented on engaging all learners in meaningful mathematics tasks at several conferences and has published an article in Mathematics Teacher.
Alicia has a B.A. in mathematics and mathematics education from Hastings College, an M.A. in educational administration from the University of Nebraska-Kearney and an M.A.T. with emphasis in mathematics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Alicia is a National Board Certified Teacher in early adolescent mathematics. She is also a 2017 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.