Bethany Rittle-Johnson, a professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University, specializes in how people learn, particularly in math. She explores the balance between conceptual and procedural knowledge, advocating for strategies like worked examples and self-explanations. Bethany emphasizes the importance of recognizing children's innovative problem-solving methods and the need for challenging approaches to enhance engagement. She also discusses using generative AI to address misconceptions and the critical role of comparisons in deepening understanding in math education.