About Us
WHO WE ARE
The purposes of this organization shall be:
To provide teachers with opportunities for the exchange of ideas and materials regarding instruction in mathematics,
to further the cooperative study of ideas relating to the teaching of mathematics at the elementary, secondary, and college levels,
to foster more effective mathematics teaching at all levels of instruction in the schools of Hawaii by offering meetings and workshops of the types not available through other organizations and institutions in Hawaii, and
to provide a medium for liaison with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2025
President
Kathryn Parsons
Kathryn Parsons
Vice President
Gretel Sia
Gretel Sia
Vice-President Elect
Laurie James
Laurie James
Dr. Laurie James is an Associate Professor of Math Education at the University of Hawai‘i – West Oʻahu. Laurie teaches math methods courses to the elementary and secondary teacher candidates. Through collaborative experiences, emphasis is placed on innovative problem-solving activities to enhance mathematical practices. Laurie co-facilitates the Math Teachers’ Circle of Hawaiʻi (MaTCH) professional development program, which meets regularly to solve mathematical problems and anticipate where students might struggle with math concepts. Laurie is also the PI for an NSF-funded project, Building Confidence through Inquiry, Research, Community Leadership, and Engagement (B-CIRCLE).
Treasurer
Dr. Michael P. Ida
Dr. Michael P. Ida
Recording Secretary
This position is currently vacant.
Four-Year College Director
Travis Mukina
Travis Mukina
Two-Year College Director
Jody-Lynn Storm
Jody-Lynn Storm
High School Director
This position is currently vacant.
Middle School Director
This position is currently vacant.
Elementary School Director
Kathryn Nakahara
Kathryn Nakahara
Membership Director
This position is currently vacant.
NCTM Representative
Dr. Michael P. Ida
Dr. Michael P. Ida
Newsletter Editor
This position is currently vacant.
Webmaster/Social Media Manager
Keith Ishihara
Keith Ishihara
Keith has been a Hawaiʻi Department of Education Secondary Level Math teacher for almost 30 years. He has also taught Media (video and computer) and Yearbook. He was the former Middle School Director for Hawaiʻi Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Historian
This position is currently vacant.
Student Representative
This position is currently vacant.