Vanessa Vakharia
Math therapist, founder of The Math Guru, and host of the Math Therapy podcast who advocates for math positivity and improved math culture through coaching, resources, and public engagement.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 59min
Debate 37 - Dump the Algorithms?
Pam Harris is an educator and founder of Math is Figureoutable, while Vanessa Vakharia is the founder of The Math Guru and author aiming to change math culture. They dive into the controversial role of algorithms in math education, weighing their benefits against potential hindrances to understanding. Personal anecdotes highlight the anxiety some students face, and innovative teaching methods emerge as key solutions. Together, they advocate for a balanced approach, promoting confidence and curiosity in tackling mathematics.
Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 10min
Debate 47 - How Can We Support Teachers?
In this engaging roundtable, Jodi Bailey, a math specialist and educator, Vanessa Vakharia, a math therapist, Phonisha Hawkins, an instructional leader, Dan Kaufmann, a seasoned math educator, and Brittany Heggie, founder of MixinMath, tackle the pressing issue of supporting math teachers. They discuss the need for improved pre-service training, combating teacher math anxiety, and the importance of empathetic leadership. The guests also share strategies for rekindling teachers' passion for math and emphasize how targeted professional development can create lasting change.
