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The Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics is an organization for ALL mathematics teachers in Virginia, from Elementary through College, from public or private, from pre-service to veteran.  If you are not currently a member, please consider joining today!  If you are a member, use this site to access our journal, find resources from past conferences, and apply for grants and other awards.

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The Latest from VCTM

VCTM 2024 Conference - Register by March 31 to save

We are excited to announce more details for our 2024 Conference, to be held on June 17 - 18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Williamsburg, VA.

Refer to our 2024 conference page for the most up-to-date details, including the conference strands, hotel information, and exhibitor information. Registration is now open!

Bridges Richmond 2024

We are excited to share that the Bridges Organization will be holding their 2024 Bridges Conference at Virginia Commonwealth University on August 1 - 5, 2024. Past conferences have been held in places like Finland, Canada, and Sweden, so it is a huge honor to have this conference come to Virginia. The goal of the Bridges Organization is to foster research, practice, and new interest in mathematical connections to art, music, architecture, and culture. Read more about the Bridges Organization and the 2024 conference

VCTM's Position on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics Education

The VCTM board adopted an official position on diversity, equity, and inclusion in mathematics education. Please read the position to learn more about the official actions to which we are committing in order to improve classroom practices that support equity-based mathematics teaching.

Updated Mission and Vision Statements

As part of our 2022 strategic plan, we have updated our mission and vision statements

Mission Statement: The Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the public voice of mathematics education in Virginia, supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning at the highest quality for all students through leadership, professional development, and research.

Vision Statement: The Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the state’s leading community of educators, by educators, for the benefit of all K-16 mathematics educators. VCTM members are connected, valued, and supported to ensure all VA students have access to the highest quality mathematics teaching and learning. We envision Virginia students who are inspired by the usefulness and beauty of mathematics, empowered by the opportunities mathematics affords, and prepared as confident doers of mathematics in the changing Digital Era.

2023 Annual Conference - Reimagining Mathematics

Thanks to everyone who attended this year's VCTM conference at George Mason University.

Special thanks to all of our 168 presenters, including our keynote presenter Ron Lancaster.

Make plans now to attend our 2024 annual conference to be held in Williamsburg. More details to be announced soon. We hope to see you there!

2023 - 2024 Grants and Scholarships

Grant Name / Supported By Grade Band Applicants Funds Available Apply by Date Application Information Open Date

Professional Development Grant

By: VCTM

PreK - 12 Coaches, Teachers, Teacher-Leaders Maximum of $1,000 plus up to 2 additional awards of $1,000 each December 15, 2023 and March 15, 2024 Application Information Opens September 1, 2023

Ena Gross Professional Development Scholarship

By: Ena Gross and VCTM

6 - 12 Coaches, Teachers, Teacher-Leaders, Career Switchers Maximum of $2,000 plus up to 1 additional award of $2,000 December 15, 2023 and March 15, 2024 Application Information Opens September 1, 2023

Karen Dee Michalowicz First Timers Grant

By: Karen Dee Michalowicz and VCTM

PreK - 12 Coaches, Teachers, Teacher-Leaders Maximum of $1,000 to attend an NCTM conference plus up to 2 additional awards of $400 each to attend a VCTM conference or academy December 15, 2023 Application Information Opens September 1, 2023

Edward A. Anderson Scholarship

By: Edward A. Anderson and VCTM

College Full time student at a 4-year Virginia college or university Up to 3 awards of $2,000 each December 1, 2023 Application Information Opens September 1, 2023

Affiliates Grant

By: VCTM

Affiliate Organizations Any VCTM Affiliate Organization Up to $1,500 March 15, 2024 Application Information Opens January 1, 2024

2023 William C. Lowry Mathematics Educators of the Year

Congratulations to the following on being named the 2023 William C. Lowry Mathematics Educators of the Year. Learn more about the award here.

Elementary Level: Megan Worrell

Middle School Level: John Barclay

High School Level: Aziz Zahraoui

Math Specialist Level: Sara Kofalt

University Level: Theresa Wills

John Barclay, Middle School MEOY
Sara Kofalt, Math Specialist MEOY
Theresa Wills, University MEOY
Megan Worrell, Elementary School MEOY
Aziz Zahraoui, High School MEOY

2023 Board of Directors Election Results

Congratulations to our newest board members who will begin their terms on July 1, 2023.

President-Elect: Dr. Michelle DeLoach

Secretary: Tracey Curcio

NCTM Representative: Dr. Darwin Mills

Elementary Representative: Stephanie Kessinger

Middle School Representative: Farr Quinn

Secondary Representative: Sharnita McKay

Two-Year College Representative: Ashley Pratt

Four-Year College Representative: Dr. Jonee Wilson

Ongoing Grants, Scholarships, and awards

Grant and Scholarship Opportunities for Mathematics Educators

VCTM provides several grants for Virginia's mathematics educators. Select Grants and Scholarships from the menu to learn more. Most of these are only available to current VCTM members--one more reason to join us today!

Karen Dee Michalowicz 1st Timers Grant: These grants are designed to support attendance at an upcoming NCTM or VCTM conference. 

Professional Development Grant: These $1,000 grants will support attendance at conferences or workshops, tuition, reimbursement for mathematics education courses, or other professional development opportunities. Applications are accepted on a continual basis.

Ena Gross Professional Development Scholarship: this scholarship will provide funding towards tuition reimbursement for teachers seeking to add an endorsement to teach middle or high school mathematics or for career switchers seeking to become endorsed to teach mathematics. 

Scholarship for Preservice Teachers

The Edward A. Anderson Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students studying to becoming a mathematics teacher. 

William C. Lowry Mathematics Educators of the Year

Each year, VCTM awards the Educator of the Year to a teacher at each of the following levels: elementary, middle, high, math specialist, university.

To learn more about the award or see our past winners, go here.

Mathematics Beauty Contest for Students

VCTM is proud to sponsor the mathematics beauty contest for teachers. Each spring, we pose problems for a variety of grade bands that promote problem solving.

Learn about the contest or see past winners by visiting the math beauty contest page.

Join us!

If you are already a VCTM member, thank you! If you are not currently a member, please think about joining today! 

For only $30 a year, you will become part of a community of over 1,000 mathematics educators in Virginia and:
  • Be eligible for over $7,000 in grant opportunities;
  • Receive our bi-annual AWARD-WINNING journal, the Virginia Mathematics Teacher;
  • Have online access to resources shared at over 5 years worth of annual conferences;
  • Have online access to back issues of the Virginia Mathematics Teacher and more!
For more details or to join, click the membership tab in the menu, or just click here.

Become involved!

We are always looking for members who want to get more involved in helping us be the best organization we can possibly be. 

There are lots of volunteer opportunities available from helping at our conference, to reviewing grant applications, to chairing a committee, to running for a position on the executive board.

To let us know of any areas where you would be able to help out, access your profile, select edit profile, and then scroll down to see the variety of volunteer opportunities we have available. Check a few boxes and click submit.

Thanks in advance!

Local Affiliates

VCTM's local affiliate groups are hard at work planning their professional development events and conferences. Learn more about these events on our affiliates page

Affiliates should also consider applying for our Affiliate Grant, designed to help grow membership in your local organization. 

Upcoming events

Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics
PO Box 73593
Richmond, VA 23235
info@vctm.org

Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

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