March 1999,
Marshall University, Huntington WV

The March MU Teacher Partner meeting was held in conjunction with the WVCTM Annual Conference. The conference called - What's cookin? "A Taste of Math" offered over 75 sessions that covered K-12 specific topics. Teacher Partners met in a separate ARSI session in addition to the general sessions.

State professional meetings are a wonderful opportunity for teachers to get and share new ideas with peers as well as see some of the latest instructional materials. Teacher Partners Linda Richards and Carolyn Falin provided a K-2 session - Gobble Up Math, using kids' favorite manipulative - food in mathematics activities.

The Friday evening banquet featured Steve Leinwand, representing the NCTM Board of Directors. Combining fast talk, cartoons and personal experiences, Leinwand challenged the banquet attendees with his presentation - Why Bother Changing? Some Compelling Answers for Colleagues and Skeptics.

Teacher of the Year in Elementary, Middle and High School were announced at the WVCTM Banquet as well as other grants and awards.
 
 
 

	Teacher Partner, Carolyn Falin, participated in web building activities using panty hose in a Geometry Hands-On session.
	Teacher Partner, Susan McGlothen, had many responsibilities during WVCTM including table decorations. How many balloons did you blow up, Susan?
	Teacher Partners Danny Dailey and Carolyn Falin show off the table decorations during the banquet.  Keynote Speaker was Steve Leinwand, NCTM Board of Directors.  (Carolyn, whose fingers are giving you bunny ears?)
	As Vice President for Elementary, Susan McGlothen presented the Elementary Teacher of the Year (TOY) award to Lois Casto, Central Elementary in Kanawha Co.