JUST MATH

11/12/2025

11/03/2025

Winter Wave 1 Testing Window begins December 3rd.

10/28/2025

Feels bad…
To share our 🍁Fall decorations 🍁when Jamaica is dealing with Hurricane Melissa,

But…
I did promise pics,
So take a virtual tour

10/26/2025

…next weekend we “Fall back”…

So the Fall decorations are underway!

Stay tuned for pics!

10/24/2025

Can Both Be True At The Same Time❓

Yesterday,

I took Luna (my pup) outside for a walk.

I don’t know why I was so awe struck,
When I looked in the sky
To find a beautiful, fluffy white cloud
Directly next to a very dark black cloud.

Because moments earlier,
I was explaining to a prospective client...

Yes,
Both can be true…

Your son/daughter could have certainly:

✅ Passed his/her “Algebra 1” class at school last year (2024-2025) and moved on to the next math class this year (2025-2026)

AND

❌ Not scored ‘Proficient’ or ‘Advanced’ on the “Keystone Algebra 1” exam.

So,
As you view my imagery from yesterdays walk…

If you’re here in ,

The next Keystone Exam testing windows are:

✏️ December 3-17, 1025
✏️ January 5-16, 2026

Local control:
Districts decide which window they want to use.

If you’re not in Pennsylvania,
Your state likely has an Algebra 1 exam.

As the 1st report card period closes,
Let’s remember,

Both can,
And I would argue,
HAVE to be true
At the same time…

It’s never just about a report card “grade.”

Both Have To Be True:

✔️Classroom performance.
✔️Long term retention + application.

If anyone wants help with Algebra 1,
Msg me.



PS: I used software to transform my original phone pic into an illustrative video. Original phone pic in comments

10/22/2025

Fun Fact as the 1st report card period closes in ⬇️

WHO:

High school 🏈 football player

WHAT:

Sitting on a “D” one week before the end of the report card period

Then 🪄magic happened…

WHAT:

Four, one-on-one, 30min, remote sessions

RESULT:

He scored an 84% and 85% on the last two assessments of the report card period.

Ending with a “C.”

Is there room to grow further?

Of course 😘

And I’m in his corner moving forward.

He already asked me about prep 💪🏼

Wise young man.

You don’t have to live in for JUST MATH to help you.

10/06/2025

Do you have a son, daughter, niece, nephew, granddaughter, grandson with 😇 special needs ❓

This is for you 🎉

WHAT:

A Halloween Dance

WHEN:

Friday, October 10th
6pm-8pm

WHERE:

At the Ross Township Community Center
1000 Ross Municial Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

PRESENTED BY:
The Recreation Alliance of North Pittsburgh

PS: Registration and volunteer details ⬇️

10/03/2025

…just another 80 degree🍁Fall day in Western

Which goes to show ANYTHING is possible.

09/30/2025

Are you letting current state drive future decisions❓

Dirty little secret:
I SUCKED at math my entire K-12 experience.

What if sucking at math drove my future decisions?

That would’ve meant:

▪️I never would’ve pursued a MATH degree from a D-1 university University of Pittsburgh

▪️I never would’ve earned my 5th year teaching certificate.

▪️I never would’ve taught for Baltimore County Public Schools

▪️I never would’ve taught for Calvert County Public Schools - CCPS

▪️I never would’ve earned my MSEd.

▪️I never would’ve earned my School Administrator Certification

I never would’ve taught for,
And consulted with,

The many school districts, education management companies, non-profits, and universities that I have.

▪️I never would’ve had the courage to bootstrap JUST MATH(currently celebrating it’s 20th year 🎉💪🏼)

▪️I never would’ve earned my MBA in Strategic Leadership

Which means,

All of the students I have helped,

All of the teachers and administrators I have helped,

Never would’ve been able to receive my support.

Think about that.

🔥 Don’t think small🔥

Your current state does not determine your end game.

PS:

Thanks, Cody Sperber
For your reminder “Don’t think small”
(episode 140 The Red Life)

09/29/2025

Whew !
Yesterday's Pittsburgh Steelers game was a close one!

"If you make a mistake, make it fast." (Cam Heyward)

Parents,
Math moves fast in middle school, and grades might look fine.
But free points can camouflage true understanding.

Kids get hours of practice to perfect their craft for fall ball,
To nail that dance routine,
Those cheers.

Are we quickly brushing off a point lost here,
Or a half-point lost there,

Due to a minor math mistake (or something we believe to be cosmetic in nature)

When really,
It is a "misunderstanding" that needs more time to unravel,
Before it morphs into something later?

Want me to take a peek at your son or daughter’s work to spot mistakes vs. misunderstandings? Find my contact info in the ABOUT section!

PS: The Keystone Algebra 1 Winter Wave 1 testing window begins in 65 days.