Dear Math Colleagues,

As President of the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, I want to personally invite you to join us in strengthening and celebrating mathematics education across our state.  Whether you are a veteran teacher, a new educator just starting on your journey, or a future teacher preparing to enter the classroom, you have an important place in our community.

GCTM has played a vital role in my 42-year teaching career.  I first attended the Georgia Mathematics Conference in 1976 as a student at Berry College under the supervision of Dr. Robert Catanzano, and I was amazed at the connections available for professional growth.

GCTM strives to provide professional learning that can be immediately taken back into the classroom and implemented, while promoting an active interest in mathematics.  This year, we are especially excited about several opportunities designed to connect, inspire, and equip Georgia’s math educators:

• Georgia Math Conference – Our annual conference at Rock Eagle in October brings together passionate teachers from every corner of Georgia to share innovative practices, research-based strategies, and classroom-ready resources.  It is a time to learn, grow, and return to your students with fresh ideas and renewed energy.
• Summer Math Academies – These intensive workshops provide deep dives into content knowledge and pedagogy, offering hands-on experiences that strengthen teaching and learning at all grade levels.
• Ongoing Professional Development & Networking – From the NCTM Annual Conference held in Atlanta in 2025 to awards recognizing outstanding educators to state math competitions for students, you’ll find opportunities throughout the year to collaborate with peers, build your professional network, and stay on the cutting edge of math education.

Your membership not only connects you with these opportunities, but it also ensures you have a voice in shaping the future of mathematics teaching in Georgia.   Together, we can advocate for our profession, support one another, and most importantly, continue to inspire students to see the beauty and power of mathematics.

I encourage you to join us, attend our events, and become an active part of this vibrant community of educators.  We are stronger together, and I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming conference and academies.

With gratitude and excitement,

Don Slater

GCTM President  2024-2026