How to Use Mindfulness to Change Trajectories - An Interview with Christina Lincoln-Moore

Christina Lincoln-Moore an innovative Constructivist educational leader who is tenacious and profoundly dedicated to mindful project-based learning to engender formidable mathematics identities. She is currently an Assistant Principal as well as a featured speaker focused on the humanization of mathematics for traditionally marginalized students. Her professional presentations include the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and California Mathematics Council. Christina serves as the State Secretary for the California Mathematics Council (CMC) and Equity, Access, and Empowerment Chairperson of the California Mathematics Council: Southern Section (CMCS). Mrs. Lincoln-Moore is the Founder of Talk Number 2 Me™ Mathematics Consulting. We chat with Christina today about important aspects of math class that you won’t want to tune out. You’ll Learn: Why mindfulness is needed in mathematics classes. How to be a bucket-filler for your students and for yourself. How to be a daring leader who values identity and mindfulness. Resources: Christina’s Website → www.Talknumber2me.com Cathy Fosnot Episode: 24 Francis Su’s Episode 82 Francis Su’s Book: Mathematics For Human Flourishing Brene Brown’s Book: Dare To Lead How to Start The School Year Off Right White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism How to Be an Antiracist Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students The Impact of Identity in K-8 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! We’ve partnered with them to help bring more collaborative learning into classrooms. Whether you’re supporting one class or math instruction across multiple schools, find the right way to get started at wipebook.com/mathmoments. Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.