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Alison Colucci

Student Spotlight: Overcoming Mathematical Fear

Alison Colucci, an elementary education major, expressed a deep dislike for math prior to arriving at Montclair

Vishal Naik

Ask WHY

Vishal Naik, a mathematics education major, described that asking the question “Why?” changed his perspective

Jess Kerekes in Bryant Park

Mistakes are part of the learning process

Jess Kerekes is an elementary education major discussing her journey so far in math education

Phinn Sayegh

Student Spotlight: The balancing act is possible

Phinn Sayegh is a third-year transfer student who started at MSU as a mathematics major this fall while working full-time

Holly Thornburg

Tricks are not for kids or college students!

Holly Thornburg, a Family Science and Human Development major, discusses the value of finding the WHY in math problems