Presentations

Ignite and ShadowCon Sessions:

127) Nank, S. (2022). Mathematics saved my life. ShadowCon. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Conference, Los Angeles, California.

126) Nank, S. & Murawska, J.  (2020).  You have to choose.  Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago.  Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Invited / Keynote / Featured Speaker:

125) Nank, S. Lead Panel Presentation (2024). Inclusive Endeavors At NCSM: Have a Voice in Your Organization!.National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Chicago, IL.

124) Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2024). Empathetic storytelling: Igniting change in education. University of Chicago. Chicago, Illinois.

123) Nank, S. Co-Presenter (2023). From the Whiteboard to the White House: Math Lessons of Award-Winning Teachers. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Conference. Washington, DC.

122) Nank, S. Co-Presenter (2022). Has your classroom lost that loving feeling? California Mathematics Council South. Palm Springs, California.

121) Nank, S. Lead Presenter (2022). You Have to Choose: Uncovering Implicit Bias with Proactive Advocacy via Reflective Vignettes. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Conference. Los Angeles, California.

120) Nank, S. Co-Presenter (2022). Hidden Structures of Mathematics:  Pineapples, Perseverance, and Purpose. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Conference. Los Angeles, California.

119) Nank, S. Presenter (2022). Innovative elements of leadership: Three little known traits that can make or break your endeavors. Oregon Mathematics Leadership Conference. McMinnville, Oregon.

118) Nank, S. Lead Presenter (2022). Meaningfully lasting change: It’s all about the people. California Mathematics Council, South Leadership Conference, National Conference.

117) Nank, S. Presenter (2022). Reigniting our passion: Ten tips to thrive post-pandemic (are we there yet…?). Global Math Department. Virtual. https://www.bigmarker.com/GlobalMathDept/Reigniting-our-passion-Ten-tips-to-thrive-post-pandemic-are-we-there-yet

116)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter (2021). Fostering equitable interactions and belonging with the 5 Practices: Supporting teachers in removing barriers to meaningful student discourse. EdWeb Webinar. Virtual.

115)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter (2021). You have to choose: Uncovering implicit bias with proactive advocacy via reflective vignettes.  Greater San Diego Mathematics Council Summer Speaker Series, Virtual.

114)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter (2021). You are more than your words: Dyslexia does not define who you are. Decoding Dyslexia Idaho Conference, Virtual.

113)  Nank, S. Presenter (2021). Innovative elements of leadership: Three little known traits that can make or break your endeavors. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Leadership Conference, Virtual (formerly national conference, New Orleans, LA).

112)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter (2021). You have to choose: Uncovering implicit bias, removing barriers, and creating inclusive classrooms. The Center for Success for High Needs Schools Annual Conference, Virtual (formerly Chicago).

111)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2021).  Innovative elements of leadership.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Leadership Conference, Virtual (formerly national conference, New Orleans, LA).

110)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter.  (2021).  Toothpaste and student interactions!?!  Fostering equity via routines, structures, and relationships.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Virtual (formerly national conference, St. Louis, MO).

109)  Nank, S.  Co-Presenter.  (2021).  Unlocking the beauty of mathematics through students’ passions.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Virtual (Formerly national conference, St. Louis, MO).

108)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2021). The best is yet to come: Finishing the year strong by fostering equitable interactions. Amplify STEM Forum, Virtual.

107)  Nank, S.  Co-Presenter.  (2021).  You are more than your words:  Dyslexia does not define who you are.  Decoding Dyslexia, Idaho, Virtual.

106)  Nank, S.  Lead Presenter.  (2021).  Toothpaste and student interactions!?!  Fostering equity via routines, structures, and relationships.  Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Virtual (formerly regional conference, Chicago, IL).

105)  Nank, S.  Expert Panel Facilitator. (2021).  Teaching online:  Synchronous and asynchronous.  Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Virtual (Formerly national conference, Orlando, FL).

104)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter.  (2021).  Toothpaste and student interactions!?!  Fostering equity via routines, structures, and relationships.  Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago,  Lincolnshire, Illinois.

103)  Nank, S.  Expert Panelist.  (2020).  Color brave conversations.  American College of Education, Virtual.

102)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2020).  Implicit cultural bias:  Helping every student achieve via voice.  California Mathematics Council - North, Virtual (formerly state conference, Pacific Grove, CA).

101)  Nank, S.  Co-Presenter.  (2020).  Standards based grading in math.  California Mathematics Council – South, Virtual (formerly state conference, Palm Springs, CA).

100)  Nank, S.  Expert Panelist (2020).  Past & present issues for teaching during COVID-19.  Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Level Annual Conference, Virtual (formerly state conference, Chicago, IL).

99)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter (2020).  Pandemic for Change:  Re-conceptualizing Advocacy Amidst Unprecedented Events.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Leadership Conference, Virtual (formerly national conference, New Orleans, LA).

98)  Nank, S.  Co-Presenter.  (2020).  Standards-Based Grading:  How Does it Work and How Does it Foster Student Learning?  Greater San Diego Mathematics Council, San Diego, California.

97)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2020).  Everything You Want to Know About Thriving as a STEM Teacher That No One Ever Told You.  SDSTEMEd, Huron, South Dakota.

96)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2020).  Design Thinking in STEM Classrooms:  How to Foster Student-Centered Dialogue.  SDSTEMEd, Huron, South Dakota.

95)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2020).  Standards Based Grading in Math Classes:  How Does it Work and How Does it Foster Student Learning?  SDSTEMEd, Huron, South Dakota.

94)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2020).  Speed Kills… Student Achievement in Mathematics.  What’s the Alternative?  SDSTEMEd, Huron, South Dakota.

93)  Nank, S.  (2020).  Student Discourse:  How Do We Really Make it Meaningful?  SDSTEMEd, Huron, South Dakota.

92)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2020).  Seven Steps for Adapting Technology in a 1:1 Environment.  SDSTEMEd, Huron, South Dakota.

91)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter.  (2020).  Unlocking the Beauty of Mathematics Through Students’ Passions.  Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago.  Lincolnshire, Illinois.

90)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter.  (2020).  Mathematics, Reading, and Consequences:  Firsthand Account of Gatekeeping.  Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago.  Lincolnshire, Illinois.

89)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter.  (2020).  Mathematics, Reading, and Consequences:  Firsthand Account of Gatekeeping.  35th Annual Conference on Teaching Mathematics, ICTM, Southern Regional, Carbondale, Illinois.

88)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2019).  Equity and Access:  Phrases that lose all meaning.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Bright Spots Webinar.

Conference and Webinar Moderator / Facilitator:

87)  Nank, S. Facilitator (2022). Humanizing your classroom, sessions 2.  California State University, San Marcos Consortium of Districts. Virtual.

86)  Nank, S. Facilitator and organizer (2022). Humanizing your classroom, sessions 1.  California State University, San Marcos Consortium of Districts. Virtual.

85)  Nank, S. Moderator and organizer (2021). Affiliate brainstorming, returning to face-to-face conferences, feedback for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics on serving affiliates. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Virtual.

84)  Nank, S.  Moderator and organizer (2021).  Affiliate brainstorming, adjusting goals, conferences, and membership recruitment during the COVID-19 pandemic.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  Virtual.

83)  Nank, S.  Moderator and organizer (2020).  Affiliate brainstorming, pivoting from face-to-face to virtual conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  Virtual.

82)  Nank, S. Moderator and organizer (2019, 2020).  Bright Spots Webinars.  Leading, planning and facilitating discussions highlighting Affiliate accomplishments for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  Virtual.

81)  Nank, S.  Expert Panel Facilitator and organizer.  (2017).  Preservice-to-Leaders Panel.  Greater San Diego Mathematics Council, San Diego, California.

80)  Nank, S.  Expert Panel Facilitator and organizer.  (2017).  Mathematics Education TOSA Panel.  Greater San Diego Mathematics Council, San Diego, California.

Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations, Regular and Extended Sessions:

79) Nank, S. (2024). Igniting change in education: Ten tips to thrive!. California Mathematics Council-South Regional Conference. Palm Springs, CA.

78) Nank, S. (2024). Standards Based Grading in math classes: Unveiling brilliance and advancing student learning. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference. Chicago, IL.

77) Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2024). Adapting teaching practices through scaffolded Routines to foster student identity. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference. Chicago, IL.

76) Nank, S. Lead Panel Presenter. (2024). Nurturing mathematical identities through shared journeys and empathetic storytelling. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference. Chicago, IL.

75) Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2024). Overcoming challenges to bold mathematics leadership: Building your leadership support plan. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Chicago, IL.

74) Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2024). Will we ever be unmuted? Eliminating barriers by addressing unproductive beliefs that occur during professional development sessions. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Chicago, IL.

73) Nank, S. (2024). Adaptive pedagogy: Scaffolding Instructional and Language Routines to support student learning, refine practice, and empower teacher and student voices. National Council of Teachers of English and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Joint National Conference. New Orleans, LA.

72) Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2024). Student storytelling in math and English classrooms: Honoring student identities through shared journeys and empathetic storytelling. National Council of Teachers of English and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Joint National Conference. New Orleans, LA.

71) Nank, S. (2024). Fostering Student Agency, Belonging, and Engagement Through Math Action Technology. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Seattle WA.

70) Nank, S. (2024). Standards Based Grading in math classes: How does it work and how does it foster student belonging? National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Seattle WA.

69) Nank, S. (2023). Standards Based Grading (SBG): Seven years of lessons. California Mathematics Council-North. Pacific Grove, CA.

68) Nank, S. (2023). Standards Based Grading (SBG): Seven years of lessons. California Mathematics Council-South. Palm Springs, CA.

67) Nank, S. Lead Presenter (2023). You’re Still Muted: Stories that Change Systemic Structures of Professional Development and Foster Mathematics Leaders as Change Agents. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Washington, DC.

66) Nank, S. (2023). Inspiration through storytelling: Communities of teachers building communities of learners. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Washington, DC.

65) Nank, S. Lead Presenter (2022). 10 strategies to foster equitable interactions and belonging. California Mathematics Council North. Pacific Grove, California.

64) Nank, S. Lead Presenter (2022). You have to choose: Removing barriers via reflective stories. California Mathematics Council North. Pacific Grove, California.

63) Nank, S. Lead Presenter (2022). You have to choose: Removing barriers via reflective stories. California Mathematics Council South. Palm Springs, California.

62) Nank, S. Co-Presenter (2022). Fostering equitable interactions and math agency with the 5 Practices: The solution to any challenge. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference. Los Angeles, California.

61) Nank, S. Co-Presenter (2022). Oppression to success: A current student’s narrative on finding her mathematical voice and purpose. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference. Los Angeles, California.

60)  Nank, S. Presenter (2022). Innovative elements of leadership:  Three Steps to Create Culturally Responsive Space to Shatter Norms and Promote Equitable Structures. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Anaheim, California.

59)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter (2022). You’re Muted: The True Importance of Intersecting Professional Development, Relationships, and Teacher Voice. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Anaheim, California.

58)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter (2022). You Have to Choose: Uncovering implicit Bias, Removing Barriers, and Fostering Inclusion Through Shared Stories and Experiences. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Anaheim, California.

57)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2022). Fostering equitable interactions and belonging with the 5 Practices: Supporting teachers in removing barriers to meaningful student discourse. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana.

56)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2022). You Have to Choose: Uncovering Implicit Bias, Removing Barriers, and Creating Inclusive Classrooms. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana.

55)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2022). Hidden Structures of Mathematics: Pineapples, Perseverance, and Purpose. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana.

54)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2021). Oppression to success: A student's journey through education. California Mathematics Council North. Pacific Grove, California.

53)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2021). Innovative leadership elements: Align your style and purpose. California Mathematics Council North. Pacific Grove, California. (Presentation canceled due to Covid restrictions)

52)  Nank, S. Presenter. (2021). Top 10 Tips to Thrive as a Math Teacher: Embracing the Beauty and Joy so Students Can Embrace Theirs. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Virtual (formerly Phoenix, Arizona).

51)  Nank, S. Presenter. (2021). Fostering equitable interactions and belonging with the 5 Practices: Supporting teachers in removing barriers to meaningful student discourse. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Virtual (formerly Phoenix, Arizona).

50)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2021). Oppression to success: One student's journey through school. California Mathematics Council South. Palm Springs, California.

49)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2021). Toothpaste and Student Engagement?! Equity and Relationships. California Mathematics Council South. Palm Springs, California.

48)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2021). Unlock the beauty of mathematics through student passion. California Mathematics Council South. Palm Springs, California.

47)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2021). You have to choose: Uncovering biases via vignettes. Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Virtual.

46)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2021). Fostering equitable interactions and belonging with the 5 Practices: Supporting teachers in removing barriers to meaningful student discourse. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Atlanta, Georgia. (Conference canceled due to Covid)

45)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2021). Hidden Structures of Mathematics:  Pineapples, Perseverance, and Purpose. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Atlanta, Georgia. (Conference canceled due to Covid)

44)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2021). You Have to Choose: Uncovering Implicit Bias with Proactive Advocacy via Reflective Vignettes. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Atlanta, Georgia. (Conference canceled due to Covid)

43)  Nank, S. Presenter. (2021). Innovative leadership elements: Align your style and purpose. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Atlanta, Georgia. (Conference canceled due to Covid)

42)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter. (2021). Reconceptualizing Problems as Opportunities: Managing change, affecting culture, and promoting equity for students via purpose, voice, and relationships. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Atlanta, Georgia. (Conference canceled due to Covid)

41)  Nank, S. Co-Presenter. (2021). Fostering equitable interactions and belonging with the 5 Practices: Supporting teachers in removing barriers to meaningful student discourse. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Atlanta, Georgia. (Conference canceled due to Covid)

40)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2021).  Building equitable practices through university partnerships:  Transforming practice and pedagogy in content and methods courses.  Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators.  Virtual (formerly national conference, Orlando, FL).

39)  Nank, S.  Lead Presenter.  (2020).  Oppression to success:  One student’s journey through public education.  Greater San Diego Mathematics Council, San Diego, California.

38)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2019).  Student Discourse:  How do we really make it meaningful?  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

37)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2019).  Student Discourse:  How do we really make it meaningful?  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

36)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2019).  Ten tips to thrive in your first five years of teaching.  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

35)  Nank, S.  Lead Presenter.  (2019).  Standards Based Grading in math classes:  How does it work and how does it foster student learning?  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Diego, California.

34)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2018).  Seven steps for adapting technology in a 1:1 environment.  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

33)  Nank, S.  Lead Presenter.  (2018).  Standards based grading in math classes, how does it work?  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

32)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2018).  Seven steps for adapting technology in a 1:1 environment.  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

31)  Nank, S.  Lead Presenter.  (2018).  Effective Coaching Without Leaving the Classroom:  A Model for Intensive Daily Interactions with Veteran and Beginning Teachers.  National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Washington, D.C.

30)  Nank, S. Presenter.  (2018).  Seven Steps for Teachers and Administrators Adapting Technology in a 1:1 Environment.  CUE National Technology Conference Palm Springs, California.

29)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2017).  How Do I Adapt a Growth Mindset in My Assessments?  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

28)  Nank, S. Lead Presenter.  (2017).  Effective Coaching:  What do Teachers Really Need?  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

27)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2017).  How Do I Adapt a Growth Mindset in My Assessments?  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

26)  Nank, S.  Co-Presenter.  (2017).  Deepen Student Understanding by Connecting Representations.  National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, San Antonio, Texas.

25)  Nank, S.  Co-Presenter.  (2017).  Supercharging Teacher Learning Communities with Slack.  CUE National Technology Conference, Palm Springs, California.

24)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2016).  Speed Kills…Student Achievement:  What’s the Alternative?  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

23)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2016).  Speed Kills…Student Achievement:  What’s the Alternative?  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

22)  Nank, S.  Co-Presenter.  (2016).  The effects of flipped learning on middle school students’ achievement with common core mathematics.  American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C.

21)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2015).  Engagement through student created math videos.  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

20)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2015).  Finally, a free online CCSS-M textbook with coherence!  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

19)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2015).  Engagement through student created math videos.  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

18)  Nank, S.   Presenter.  (2015).  Webinars as a pathway to implementing the CCSS-Mathematics.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Boston, Massachusetts.

17)  Nank, S.   Presenter.  (2015).  Mathematical modeling with strawberries and videos.  National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Boston, Massachusetts.

16)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2014).  Mathematical modeling with strawberries and videos.  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

15)  Nank, S.  Lead Presenter.  (2014).  Lots of squares:  An example from the digital library.  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

14)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2014).  Mathematical modeling with strawberries and videos.  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

13)  Nank, S.  Lead Presenter.  (2014).  Lots of squares:  An example from the digital library.  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

12)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2014).  Webinars as a pathway to implementing the CCSS-Mathematics.  United States Distance Learning Association, St. Louis, Missouri.

11)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2014).  Lesson and Assessment Design for ELLs and Common Core Mathematics.  National Association for Bilingual Education, San Diego, California.

10)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2013).  The transformation is now:  Experience CCSS in action.  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

9)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2013).  Launching the Transformation:  Classroom Assessments and CCSS.  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

8)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2013).  What does CCSS look like in your classroom?  California Mathematics Council – South, Palm Springs, California.

7)  Nank, S.  Lead Presenter.  (2013).  Formative Mathematical Assessments, Common Core, and Applications: Lessons from the International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-12).  National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Denver, Colorado.

6)  Nank, S.  Co-Presenter.  (2013).  Rethinking Assessment: How can we retool it to empower our use in classrooms?  National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Denver, Colorado.

5)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2013).  Integrating Common Core with online formative assessments.  Greater San Diego Mathematics Council, San Diego, California.

4)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2012).  CCSS access, achievement, and assessments:  Lessons via ICME-12.  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

3)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2012).  The making of a presidential mathematics and science educator.  California Mathematics Council – North, Pacific Grove, California.

2)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2012).  Online formative assessments and common core:  Influences on curricula and pedagogy.  International Congress on Mathematical Education, Seoul, Korea.

1)  Nank, S.  Presenter.  (2012).  Commission on teacher credentialing input.  Presentation at multiple universities designed for input from professors, university supervisors, on-site liaisons, and teacher candidates regarding clinical experience and 21st century technology in the classroom, California.