Math that works for every student, from Beyond My Years

Math that works for every student, from Beyond My Years

Author: Bethany Lockhart Johnson and Dan Meyer August 28, 2026 Duration: 49:03
In this episode from Amplify's Beyond My Years podcast, host Ana Torres interviews Fawn Nguyen, Director of STEM Initiatives at Amplify. A 30-year middle school math teacher and K–8 math coach before she joined Amplify, Fawn shares practical strategies for teaching math in a way that values multiple solutions and makes every student feel like they belong. Fawn breaks down the routines that open math up to every learner and explains why stepping back to let students do the thinking is one of t...

Tune into Math Teacher Lounge, a space where the real conversations about K-12 math education happen. Co-hosts Bethany Lockhart Johnson and Dan Meyer bring their distinct classroom experiences and thoughtful perspectives to every biweekly discussion, creating a podcast that feels less like a formal lecture and more like a valuable planning period with colleagues. They are joined by a variety of guests to unpack the nuanced challenges and opportunities in teaching math, moving beyond simple tips to explore the deeper principles of how students learn and how educators can adapt. The dialogue is grounded in the practical realities of the classroom while also considering broader educational shifts. You’ll hear authentic reflections on everything from specific mathematical concepts and lesson design to the broader professional journey of teaching. This podcast serves as a professional learning community in audio form, offering camaraderie and substantive ideas for educators looking to refine their practice. For ongoing conversation, find Bethany and Dan along with other listeners on social media. New episodes arrive every other week, providing a consistent source of inspiration and thoughtful analysis for math teachers at every grade level.
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Beyond My Years podcast trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:05
Listen to this trailer for our new podcast, Beyond My Years, launching August 14th. Every day headlines tout something “new” in education—the latest research, the hottest tech, the trendiest new hacks for organizing your…
Preview: Winning teacher moves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:54
After watching so much great basketball analysis throughout March and April, Dan has been inspired to put the spotlight on a different kind of superstar: exceptional math educators. Check out a little preview of Dan's ne…
Season finale: Key takeaways and looking ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:33
Listen to the final episode of Math Teacher Lounge! We’ll walk through the past 10 episodes on math fluency and pull out the key takeaways from our amazing hosts–such as tips on defining and assessing fluency, fluency de…
S6-E10: Supercharge math fluency through problem-solving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:29
Tune into this episode of Math Teacher Lounge, featuring math teaching and learning specialist and friend of the podcast, Fawn Nguyen. Listen as Nguyen dives into the unique and powerful relationship between math fluency…
S6-E09: Unlocking a systematic approach to math-fluency instruction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:19
Join us for Episode 9, in which Bethany sits down with former classroom teacher Myuriel von Aspen to talk about the importance of a systematic approach to math-fluency instruction. Listen as von Aspen discusses how effec…
S6-E08: Cultivating schoolwide math fact fluency [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:03
Tune in to Episode 8, where we chat with guest and former grade 1 teacher, Jody Guarino, Ed.D., about how math teachers can collaborate to develop math fact fluency at the building level. Listen as Dr. Guarino talks abou…
S6-E07: Building math fluency through games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:54
Join Math Teacher Lounge as we continue our season-long discussion on math fluency with a special live recording at NCTM 2023. In this episode, our guest, Jennifer Bay-Williams Ph.D., and Dan dive into math fluency games…
S6-E06: Nurturing fluency through student strengths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:28
Join us for Episode 6, where we discuss how to take an asset-based approach to building math fluency with John W. Staley, Ph.D., who has spent decades in math classrooms. In this episode Dr. Staley shares his experiences…
S6-E05: Cultivating community and fluency [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:07
Tune in to Episode 5, where we dive back into our season-long discussion of math fluency with classroom teacher Lauren Carr. Listen as Lauren shares how she allows her students to approach mathematical thinking and learn…
S6-E04: "Making Black Girls Count," with Dr. Nicole Joseph [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:25
Join us for a special episode of Math Teacher lounge where we take a break from our focus on math fluency to talk with scholar and author Nicole M. Joseph Ph.D. Tune in to this important conversation where Dr. Joseph sha…