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Due to your generosity of Math Medic Foundation supporters, we were able to distribute over $7,000 in scholarships and grants in Spring 2022 to students, teachers, and schools in need. Please take a few minutes to read about the impact your donations have made. Shannon Richardson, Boardman, OH: $2,000 scholarship Shannon will be attending John Carrol University…

It feels like a tale as old as time. We’ve been hearing how the United States education system has fallen behind other countries for decades, at least since the Nation at Risk report in 1983. The good news is that, when you dig a little deeper into the details, you find that we’re doing okay in certain…

Of all the subject areas we learn in school, mathematics can feel the most esoteric. Many a math teacher has heard the common refrain “when am I ever going to need to know this stuff?” As current and former math teachers ourselves, we admit that the same question has often crossed our minds. Perhaps due…

Isabella Medina Silva is in her second year at University of California, Davis. She is majoring in Molecular and Medical Microbiology and minoring in Music. Isabella plans to pursue an MD-PhD and specialize in human immunology. She’d like to work with human pathogens in a clinical or research setting. Isabella was a 2021 recipient of…

Jacobi Thompson is in his first year at Grand Valley State University (GVSU). He is dual majoring in Computer Science and Tuba Performance. Jacobi plans to pursue a career as an automotive programmer. He’d like to work at Tesla or Mercedes working on next generation automobiles. Jacobi was a 2021 recipient of a $2,000 Fund…

With a skillset developed from his rich life experiences, Luke Wilcox brings his passion for students and mathematics to the Math Medic Foundation board. Luke is a veteran teacher at East Kentwood High School. He has served his school in a variety of roles including Math Department Chairperson, Academic Support Coach, and point person for…

Sharp wit, serious work ethic, a light-hearted sense of humor, and a large dose of empathy – those are just a few of the qualities that make Lindsey Gallas a great leader. An experienced math teacher in both the middle school and high school setting, Lindsey creates contexts in the classroom that activate students’ curiosity and…

Sarah Stecher is driven. Born in Germany, Sarah’s journey has taken her to the University of Michigan, East Kentwood High School, Calc Medic and Math Medic, and as a fellow in Stanford University’s Hollyhock Fellowship Program, a research-based professional development program aimed at fostering equitable learning opportunities for all students. She’s passionate about making learning accessible and engaging for all…