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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

2025 Annual Conference

We are excited to announce details for our 2025 annual conference.

The event will be held on June 13 - 14 at the Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach.

Speaker proposals are now being accepted. Read more about the conference at our 2025 conference page, and then submit a proposal to speak today!

VCTM Webinar - Schema Based Instruction

VCTM is happy to announce a new webinar - schema based instruction. This webinar will be offered on November 13 and January 22. VCTM members can attend for free, and non-members attend for $15. 

For more information and to register, go to our upcoming events page.

VCTM 2024 Conference - Thanks for Attending

Thanks to all of our speakers, attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors for making our 2024 conference a great success!

Stay tuned for announcements about our 2025 event. It promises to be another fantastic time of learning, networking, collaborating, and connecting.

Edward A. Anderson Scholarship

VCTM is once again providing up to three $2,000 scholarships for prospective mathematics teachers. Applicants must meet four conditions:

  • Virginia resident 
  • Full-time student in a four-year Virginia College or University
  • Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program with a concentration or major in mathematics with an anticipated graduation date of Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026
  • planning to teach mathematics in a Virginia school

Full details and the application can be found on the Scholarship page. Applications must be received by December 1, 2024.

2024 William C. Lowry Mathematics Educator of the Year

Congratulations to our 2024 William C. Lowry Mathematics Educators of the Year! Learn more about the award here.

Elementary Level: Shirley Fortenbaugh

Middle School Level: Lisa Loconte Allen

High School Level: Ashley Elkins

Math Specialist Level: Deb Crawford

University Level: Courtney Baker

2024 Board of Directors Election Results

Congratulations to our newest board members who will begin their terms on July 1, 2024.

Elementary Representative: Tammy Sanford

Middle School Representative: Megan Julien

Secondary Representative: Ernest Swan

Four-Year College Representative: Ronald White

Math Specialist Representative: Tamara Smith-Moyler

Megan Julien, Middle School Representative
Tammy Sanford, Elementary Representative
Ernest Swan, High School Representative

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 Virginia 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 - 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

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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