GSDMC Executive Board
Sean Nank
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Jon Robell
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Sean Nank, President
The GSDMC brings resources to students, parents, and educators in our local communities which are essential for connections, collaboration, and the betterment of mathematics education. We stand on a precipice of change with our transition to Common Core. This transition makes GSDMC more important than ever before. I look forward to the opportunity as president to bring my experiences and resources to our wonderful organization. I will use my experience as a Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) recipient, author, researcher, consultant, professor, previous GSDMC executive board member, and ICME-12 appointed mathematics assessment expert to continue the great work at the GSDMC.
I currently work as an adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a professor at American College of Education, and a high school mathematics teacher at Oceanside High School. I also periodically work for the United States Department of Education, National Science Foundation, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, California Department of Education, Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, and LearnZillion. I also consult for various districts around the United States.
I currently work as an adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a professor at American College of Education, and a high school mathematics teacher at Oceanside High School. I also periodically work for the United States Department of Education, National Science Foundation, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, California Department of Education, Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, and LearnZillion. I also consult for various districts around the United States.
Jon Robell, VP Membership
Teachers don’t teach a subject, we teach a child. This quote continues to drive my professional career, understanding that relationships are at the center of our work. For the past 18 years, I have been blessed with the ability to walk alongside athletes, students, and staff throughout San Diego Unified. Serving in various roles as teacher, coach, ASB Advisor, Athletic Director, Vice Principal, and most recently District Office support, I have reached the understanding that the work done collectively will far surpass any work done in isolation. Teaching high school mathematics in the inner-city of San Diego, brings to mind the most fond highlights of my career. Appreciating the beauty of mathematics, while understanding that each and every child brings their own experiences to engage in rich, powerful conversation, inspires my work. Structured collaboration to dive deeper and make meaning is where, I believe, true learning occurs. I am looking forward to learning together with all of the bright minds that make up the Greater San Diego Area.
Teresa McCarthy, Secretary
The day I stop learning is the day I stop teaching. After 19 years of teaching, I still have more to learn and that is a very exciting thing! I’m committed to seeking opportunities to grow my craft and want to help grow our local math networks and tap into the talent that we have in San Diego through GSDMC. My teaching experience began in San Bernardino as a third-grade teacher for 3 years, then one year in Corona as a self-contained 6th grade teacher before settling in San Marcos where I taught 4 years as a middle school special education teacher and 10 years as a 5th grade general education teacher. Last year, I made the transition to 6th grade single-subject math in a new K-8 school. I also had the privilege this past year to get involved in GSDMC as one of the annual conference program co-chairs and would like to continue to contribute to the growth of the organization to help support teachers and our students in the community.
Cheryl Coe, Treasurer
I have taught at Poway high for 10 years, currently I am the Math TOSA at Poway High for Common Core Math (one period). Prior to teaching at Poway I was at Clairemont High school for 4 years where I was Department Chair for the last 2 years. Prior to teaching I worked 15 years in the Investment Accounting field, I worked with Mortgage Backed Securities Government (GNMA, FNMA,) I created reports for my investors and remitted principal and interest funding monthly my total portfolio remittances were 80 million monthly. I was the Manager of the Mortgage Back Securities Private Portfolio department were I managed 5 staff and temporary employees as needed. I was also part of the Travel due diligence team to review portfolios my Company was interested in purchasing.
