Standards & Frameworks Validation Committee: Mathematics

Purpose

To develop and/or refine mathematics standards and frameworks that provides access to a rigorous, balanced, and mathematically relevant curriculum that prepares all students for advanced math pathways upon successful completion of PreK- Integrated Algebraic Foundation courses.


Member Selection Process

The selected committee members represent a broad and diverse range of educators, parents, and private citizens from across Maryland. They will bring many backgrounds, expertise, and knowledge to the work of the SFVC.


Mathematics Standards Committee

Lyndsey Brightful, MSDE (Co-Chair)

Danielle Glenn, Wicomico County (High School Teacher)

Erin Godwin, Cecil County (School Administrator)

Dr. Karen Karp, National (Assoc. Content Expert)

Lisa McKinnon, Wicomico County (Secondary Math Supervisor)

Karen Riley-Jeffers, Anne Arundel County (Parent - High School; also a Math Supervisor)

John SanGiovanni, Howard County (Elementary Math Supervisor)

Dr. Beyunka Scates, Prince George’s County (Middle School Math Instructional Specialist)

Dr. John William Staley, Baltimore County (Co-Chair; LEA Special Projects Coordinator)

Amy Stoops, Dorchester County (Early Elementary Teacher)

Therman Trotman, Harford County (Parent - Middle & High School)

Hattie Webb, St. Mary’s County (Secondary Math Instructional Resource Coach)

MSDE Mathematics Team: Stacie Marvin, Jen Meehan, Robert Richardson (Coordinators of Mathematics); Lynda Brooks (Notetaker)

Alternates (joined as full member in November 2024): Taylor Crehan (Harford), John Louis Seelke III (Montgomery)


Meeting Dates

DateTime (EST)Meeting Format
Wednesday, January 15, 20253:30 pm – 5:30 pmVirtual
Wednesday, January 29, 20259:30 am – 2:30 pmIn-person: Southern Maryland
Wednesday, February 12, 20253:30 pm – 5:30 pmVirtual
Wednesday, February 26, 20253:30 pm – 5:30 pmVirtual
Wednesday, March 12, 20253:30 pm – 5:30 pmVirtual
Wednesday, March 26, 20259:30 am – 2:30 pmIn-person: Central
Wednesday, April 9, 20253:30 pm – 5:30 pmVirtual
Wednesday, April 30, 20253:30 pm – 5:30 pmVirtual
Wednesday, May 14, 20259:30 am – 2:30 pmIn-person: Eastern Shore

  • All in-person meeting locations will be communicated at least 20 days prior to the meeting date. In-person meetings will include a hybrid option.

  • Agendas will be shared in advance of each meeting.

  • We ask that committee members prioritize attending all meetings and completing intersession tasks.



Meetings

  • 3:30 - 3:50 p.m. – Welcome, Introductions, and Connecting

  • 3:50 - 4:30 p.m. – Purpose, Vision, Goals, and Priorities

  • 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. – What Does it Mean to Write Standards?

  • 5:15 - 5:30 p.m. – Actional Items and Next Steps


View the Agenda | View the Meeting Minutes

  • 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. – Welcome and Recap

  • 4:00 - 4:20 p.m. – Maryland Launch Years Task Force Charge & Recommendations

  • 4:20 - 5:00 p.m. – Deep Dive into Integrated Algebra Course Standards Draft*

  • 5:00 - 5:15 p.m. – Action Items and Next Steps

    * Elementary and Coherence Subcommittee Members may choose to work on an alternative task.