In this episode, we speak to Danielle Bettman, Mom of 2, positive parenting coach & host of the Failing Motherhood Podcast. In this episode, Danielle shares: How and why to create a family business plan How to identify the real reason your child is melting down Practical advice on how to calm your child’s “big emotions” Parenting tools we can to help our kids through school in the pandemic Please subscribe to Allison Loves Math so that you never miss an interview! Don't miss my FREE parent a...
Dec 31, 2020•24 min
Today, we speak to an amazing parenting coach, Katherine Saltzberg, about a huge obstacle to success in math, STEM, and school: social media distractions. In this episode, Katherine shares with us: 3 rules to better manage time on social media How to set boundaries (and stick to them!) How to get support from other parents in similar situations The difference between being authoritative and being authoritarian How to strategically backtrack if your child already has a smartphone (and still win) ...
Dec 27, 2020•27 min
Today, we speak to Jen Higgins, Certified Personality Coach, Statistics Major and Enneagram Ninja. In this episode, we cover: Tips for homeschooling your kids How to discover your child’s learning style Recognizing if your teaching style is different from your child’s learning style Why personality is an important aspect of learning Please subscribe to Allison Loves Math so that you never miss an interview! Don't miss Allison's FREE parent and teacher resources, including the 7 Secrets that Pare...
Dec 24, 2020•29 min
Today, Chelsie Washington, host of the Weird Mom Podcast, updates parents of high school juniors and seniors on what they need to know about college applications. In this episode, we talk about : The best time for students to ask for a letter of recommendations Chelsie’s tips for writing a college application essay Why it’s important to visit the colleges you are interested in attending What to look for if you are undecided about your major Please subscribe to Allison Loves Math so that you neve...
Dec 20, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What do high-achieving students need to know about the SAT and ACT? Amy Seeley, the co-founder of the National Test Prep Association, shares the inside scoop for parents whose kids are applying to the most competitive colleges. Amy Seeley is the founder of Seeley Test Pros, the co-host of the Tests and the Rest Podcast, and an ACT certified trainer. In this episode, Amy discusses: How the pandemic has affected the SAT and ACT Which test is easier to earn a perfect score What to do if you think y...
Dec 17, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today, principal and author, Chris Skierski shares with us a unique and effective classroom set up that helps math teachers to better reach, motivate, and more effectively teach math students. Chris has written two books, Reach Them All and Taking Control of Your Classroom Management. In this episode, we do a deep dive into Chris’s book Reach Them All, including: How to reach a student who is struggling with prerequisite skills What learning stations are and how they help teachers reach students...
Dec 13, 2020•30 min
Today’s interview with Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie, civil rights attorneys and the hosts of the Inclusive Education Project Podcast, is all about supporting parents and their children, who need access to special education resources. In this episode, we dive deep into: The power, importance, and impact of education How Covid has impacted families with children who have special needs The varying rules between school districts when dealing with remote learning Advice for parents of kids who are...
Dec 10, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In today's interview, I talk with business coach, mom and host of the Frickin Awesome Entrepreneur Podcast, Alissa Daire Nelson. Alissa walks us through how to identify and best utilize our strengths using the Strengths Finder Test, and how to teach our kids to do the same. In this interview, Alissa shares: How to help your kids to idenifty and utilize their own strengths Ways to combat mom guilt How and why to teach our kids honest vulnerability The difference between independence and interdepe...
Dec 04, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today, Jennifer Ozgur, a professional development instructor with over two decades of classroom experience, is giving us a 30-minute crash course on the brain! In this Allison Loves Math Podcast interview, Jennifer walks us through some fascinating steps to build resilience through remote learning by: Understanding how your child’s brain works Learning the science behind how your child thinks and reacts Trying out emotional regulation techniques Finding ways to reset and get a boost of energy Yo...
Dec 02, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
As teachers and parents, it's always fun when we can find different ways to teach our kids about math outside of school! Today, we talk to Kim Teter, who holds an MS in Non-Profit Management and is co-host of The Freshman Fundraisers Podcast. In this episode, we dive into : How you can teach your kids about math AND philanthropy The "happy math" behind dog adoption :) The 3T’s of fund-raising and why they’re valuable Ways the non-profit sector can provide valuable work experience for college stu...
Nov 29, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
**This episode was recorded while Emily did a live baking demonstration, so you will hear some jingling spoons and kitchen noises in the background! Enjoy! Today, we are talking about baking and math with Emily from Pie Dreams. There are just so many ways we can teach our kids about math while preparing food... and it makes math fun! Get some tips on how to teach fractions, volume, weight and so much more in your kitchen. You can find Emily's baking videos on her YouTube channel, Pie Dreams: htt...
Nov 26, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Janice Scholl is a mom, a business coach, and the host of the Money, Career & Motherhood podcast! Using her background in commercial banking and consulting, Janice mentors women who want to keep their finances on track when they start a business. In this episode, we cover: Advice for women thinking about starting their own business How to create an adaptable plan for the uncertain future Values-based budgeting: what is it and how to do it Making plans based on a probability impact matrix Tip...
Nov 23, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today, we talk with Brent Monte, Co-Chair of the Math Department at Irvine Valley College, PhD in Education, and marathon runner, about how to get math students engaged and motivated. In this episode, Brent shares: How to create a classroom environment where students are comfortable asking questions How to create a team atmosphere in the classroom that increases student confidence and motivation Life lessons learned in the classroom that parents can use at home Advice on how to recharge and crea...
Nov 19, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Felicia Darling is a trailblazer in math education. The author of Teachin It! and the upcoming book The Ripple Effect, Felicia holds a PhD in Math Education from Stanford and is the first person in her family to go to college. With the pandemic still hanging over us, educators are faced with new challenges of engaging and retaining students online. Felicia shares with us: Ways to check that no students are left behind because they do not understand How to translate what works well in a class env...
Nov 14, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today's interview is for teachers who want to more effectively help their students thrive in an online classroom! Tim Van Norman, instructional technologist and co-host of the Higher Ed Tech Podcast, shares with us how: To use technology in higher education for both virtual and face-to-face classrooms To fit technology to the individual teacher and class He transitioned Irvine Valley College to virtual classrooms at the start of the pandemic To experiment with different tech tools and platforms ...
Nov 12, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Rachel Richards, the author of Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement , makes personal finance easy to understand and easy to implement!! A former personal financial advisor, Rachel created a system that allowed her to retire in her 20’s and live on passive income... and you can teach your kids to do the same! In this episode, Rachel shares: How to get started on your journey to financial freedom How anyone can find time in their schedule to start working on generating a passive i...
Nov 08, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
If you are a parent, putting off your own personal creative endeavors because you're pressed for time, this episode is for you! Today, I interview Kent Sanders, author of The Artist's Suitcase, host of The Daily Writer Podcast, and professor at St. Louis Christian College. This episode is all about the parallels between parenting, math, and creative endeavors. We learn fun hacks to help us survive parenting (which includes helping our kids with math) and make time for the personal projects that ...
Nov 05, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jo Ann Noyes is a pioneer! One of the early women's soccer coaches in Irvine, a former men’s soccer coach and an improv comedian, Jo Ann proves that math professors can be about so much more than math! In Jo Ann's interview, she shares: What it was like to be the only female in a math class How her improv classes help her to teach math How being a pioneer for women in math parallels being a pioneer for women in soccer Tips on how to make math fun and incorporate it into everyday life for kids Pl...
Nov 01, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Teachers, what would it feel like to be able to exponentially grow your success, while lowering your stress and anxiety... and teach your students to do the same? In Episode #4 of the Allison Loves Math Podcast, A Morning Routine to Crush Teacher Burnout, I interview Honoree Corder, author of 53 books and co-author of The Miracle Morning for Teachers. In this episode: We break down the morning habits that the most successful people in the world use each day to be at the top of their game and we ...
Oct 29, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4
"What colleges don't want is to accept a student who is not going to thrive on their campus." - Mike Bergin In Episode #3 of the Allison Loves Math Podcast, I get to speak with Mike Bergin, Founder of Chariot Learning and co-host of the Tests and the Rest Podcast . Mike and his team coach kids in SAT and ACT preparation helping them build academic skills and get into the colleges of their dreams. In this episode, I talk with Mike about: The best time of year for your kids to prepare and take the...
Oct 25, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hi! Welcome to Allison Loves Math!! In this episode, I'll share a bit about my background (I'm a math professor and author) and why I created the Allison Loves Math Podcast. Then, I'll jump right into 5 actionable steps I teach students to overcome their nerves and build a strong math foundation.
Oct 25, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We can all get a little nervous when we’re taking a math test, but for some students it’s more than nerves. Math Anxiety is a recognized problem that Dr. Maria Ryan has spent years studying. In today’s episode, Maria Ryan and Allison Dillard deliver actionable tips that we’ve both tried and tested to help students at any age combat and overcome their math anxiety. Please subscribe to the Allison Loves Math Podcast so that you never miss an episode! Don't miss Allison's FREE parent and teacher re...
Oct 25, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the Allison Loves Math Podcast, host Allison Dillard invites you along on her journey to learn about how we, as parents and teachers, can best help our children and students to succeed in math and challenges in general. In each episode, Allison interviews a math, education or parenting experts to learn their best strategies for teaching students to love math, for making math easier and less stressful for parents, and for setting the next generation up for long-term success in math, STEM, scho...
Oct 18, 2020•21 sec
