Introducing Ms Simms and The Amazing Mathemagicians in Room 313

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Welcome to my page! My name is Ms. Simms and this is my 7^th year teaching at Ryder Math & Science. This year I am excited to be teaching 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Grades Mathematics,  and I am the 8^th Grade’s Homeroom Teacher (shoutout to the Class of 2022).  This year Mr. Cook are grateful to be able to continue to co-teach in Middle School Math.   Mr. Cook and I have a special approach to math and we believe that every student in our class has the ability to learn and love math!

I have a Bachelor's Degree from Carleton College in Northfield, MN and Master's Degree in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Middle School Education from Roosevelt University. I was a 2019-2020 Ambassador for Khan Academy for Chicago and a 2020-2021 winner of Fulbright's Distinguished Award in Teaching.  When we are not making magic in the math classroom, in my spare time, I dance with three companies here in Chicago and teach dance at Ryder and throughout the city.

_{This school year we will learn:}

• How to persevere as mathematicians
• Real world problem solving strategies
• How to work and succeed as a community of Mathematicians
• How to use 360 Degree Math to learn math skills
• Using technology and tools to improve our mathematical practices and precision

These are just a few of the great thing that happens in Room 313. Listed below are some tools that students can use further the learning.