About the Idaho Regional Mathematics Centers

In an effort to carry forward and advance the work started with the Idaho Math Initiative, the State Department of Education partnered with Idaho’s Institutions of Higher Education using funding from the Idaho Legislature to support the Idaho Regional Mathematics Centers.

Through this coordinated, collaborative and comprehensive statewide effort, the Idaho Regional Mathematics Centers strives to ensure that Idaho’s mathematics teachers are highly talented, trained and effective professionals. Operating as regional support centers for all K-12 public schools in Idaho, the Idaho Regional Mathematics Centers provides professional development for teachers and schools and conducts research to support mathematics teaching and learning in Idaho.

The Regional Mathematics Centers are housed within the colleges of education at these four-year state institutions:

• Idaho State University
• University of Idaho
• Lewis-Clark State College
• Boise State University

Personnel at these centers work collaboratively with the Idaho State Department of Education, representatives from local industries and other faculty to ensure that the best possible support is provided to each region. Idaho is a geographically large state with many districts and schools located in remote, isolated areas; nearly two-thirds of Idaho is wilderness.

The diversity and geography associated with Idaho’s schools lends itself to a high need for a statewide system of regional support for ongoing professional support for all mathematics teachers. Providing localized centers with experts in mathematics education further supports the efforts made by teachers, school districts, and communities across the state.

The members of the Regional Mathematics Centers consist of the director, regional specialists, and teacher fellows, with experience in:

• K-16 mathematics education
• Professional development
• Instructional technologies
• Educational research

The members of the Regional Mathematics Centers provide both regional and school-specific support in mathematics education. They also welcome input from schools and districts about the type of professional development they need. By promoting mathematical thinking, problem solving and the habits of mind necessary for students to effectively understand and apply mathematics, the educational systems within Idaho are substantially strengthened.

About Region 1

The University of Idaho in Coeur d’Alene houses the Idaho Regional Mathematics Center in Region 1. The center is directed by Julie Amador, Ph.D., and supported by our Regional Mathematics Specialists. The intent of the center is provide professional mathematics support with content and pedagogy to K-12 teachers in Region 1.

Our Team

Center Director

Julie Amador
jamador@uidaho.edu
208-664-7010

Regional Mathematics Specialists

Courtney Greene
cgreene@uidaho.edu
208-292-2514

Kathy Prummer
kprummer@uidaho.edu

Program Coordinator

Jode Keehr
jkeehr@uidaho.edu
208-292-2514

Administrative Specialist

Josué Rhoads
jrhoads@uidaho.edu
208-292-2514