Leadership Collaboration
NCCTM is committed to strengthening mathematics education across North Carolina by investing in the people who lead this work. This includes district math specialists, math coaches, administrators who support math instruction, math department chairs, and other teacher leaders.
To deepen this commitment, NCCTM has launched a new leadership-focused committee dedicated to increasing support, connection, and learning opportunities for mathematics education leaders across the state.
This work is grounded in the belief that strong leadership systems are essential for sustaining high-quality mathematics teaching and learning in schools and districts.
Supporting Math Education Leaders Across North Carolina
What is the purpose of our Leadership Collaboration?
- Building community among math education leaders
- Supporting leaders navigating instructional, organizational, and policy challenges
- Creating spaces for shared learning and collective problem-solving
- Strengthening connections between local, district, and state-level leadership work
This effort is intentionally designed to serve district math specialists, math coaches, administrators who support math instruction, math department chairs, and other teacher leaders across North Carolina.
Connecting Leaders Across the State
Mathematics leadership can feel isolating, especially when navigating complex decisions or new initiatives. NCCTM is working to build stronger connections among math leaders across North Carolina by creating spaces where leaders can share questions, ideas, and resources with peers in other districts.
A statewide leadership listserv and collaboration network is currently in development and will be available to NCCTM members soon.
Connecting Leaders to NCSM
As a state affiliate, NCCTM is proud to be connected to NCSM, the national organization dedicated to supporting mathematics education leadership.
Through this Leadership Collaboration, NCCTM seeks to:
- Strengthen alignment with NCSM’s leadership priorities
- Expand access to leadership-focused learning opportunities
- Create clear pathways for leaders in North Carolina to engage with broader national conversations around mathematics leadership
Leadership Learning Series
NCCTM’s Leadership Learning Series will meet monthly during the spring to provide space for math education leaders across North Carolina to connect, learn, and collaborate around high-leverage leadership topics.
All sessions are virtual, free, and open to members and non-members.
- February 26, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM
Register Here
Top Must-Have Resources for NC Math Leaders
An interactive kickoff session highlighting essential resources for NC math leaders, with time to share tools, ideas, and network with colleagues across the state. - March 26, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM
Session topic coming soon - April 23, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM
Session topic coming soon - May 28, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM
Session topic coming soon - June 2026 | In-Person Event
Time & Location TBD
Registration will open for each session individually.
Details and registration links will be shared as sessions approach.
Have Questions?
Are you interested in learning more or have questions? Reach out to one of our Supporting Math Leaders Committee Members:
| Name | Day Job Role | |
| Emily Hare Committee Chair | haree@gcsnc.com | PK–12 Mathematics Director Guilford County Schools |
| Denise Schulz Committee Chair | denise.schulz@austin.utexas.edu | Professional Learning and Implementation Specialist Charles A. Dana Center, UT Austin |
| Leanne Daughtry Committee Member | leannedaughtry@johnston.k12.nc.us | PK–12 Mathematics Director Johnston County Schools |
| Sonia Dupree Committee Member | sdupree@wcpss.net | Senior Administrator for Secondary Mathematics Wake County Public Schools |
| Meghann Fairchild Committee Member | mfairchild@iss.k12.nc.us | Mathematics Coach Iredell-Statesville Schools |