Singapore Math expert, Jessica Kaminski ,will present at National Symposium for Classical Education

Jessica Kaminski, M.Ed. has been helping educators for over 16 years as a classroom teacher, consultant, author, and coach. The Great Hearts Institute is excited to announce that Kaminski will be sharing her knowledge of Singapore Math as part of the K-5 Workshop Track at the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education.

“I believe math can be accessible for everyone. I provide top-notch resources for educators of all kinds: teachers, homeschool families, and parents ensuring that every learner receives quality math instruction. I aim to make math more than just a subject – it’s a vital life skill centered around problem-solving.”

Kaminski is a certified teacher who has trained schools all over the world in Singapore teaching first as a math consultant with Math in Focus and then with her own company, Math with Purpose. She is the author of Math in Focus 2020 Third Grade Teacher’s Edition and the co-author of Primary Mathematics 2022 Grades 2-5 Teacher’s Guides. Kaminski believes in providing customized professional development for schools to meet the needs of our diverse learners.

The K-5 workshops will allow attendees to further immerse themselves in the theme: Cultivating Wonder. In addition to Kaminski’s interactive workshop on Singapore Math, there will be workshops based on K-5 History, Lesson Planning, Art, Penmanship, and more from several experts in the field including Christopher Reynolds and Andrew Zwerneman. Other tracks include Scholarly Talks, Leadership, K-5 workshops, 6-12 workshops, K-12 workshops, Accessibility, as well as Keynotes and Panels.

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The National Symposium for Classical Education, set to take place at the Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Arizona, February 19-21, 2025, promises to be an inspiring event for educators and enthusiasts of classical education. The Symposium is the annual flagship event of the Great Hearts Institute, which is dedicated to renewing the tradition of classical education by directly supporting educators, school leaders, and families.

The Symposium draws participants from across the nation and beyond, uniting educators, school leaders, and public intellectuals to explore ideas in classical curriculum, pedagogy, and school leadership. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from Jessica Kaminski alongside other expert voices, including keynote speakers Jessica Hooten Wilson, Sir Jonathan Bate, and Matthew Crawford, making this year’s event one not to be missed.

REGISTER TODAY for the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education to take advantage the Thanksgiving Special where you can save 5% when you register by Monday, November 25th with code TURKEYDAY5 at checkout. https://classicaleducationsymposium.org/en/registration-form.

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