In this episode, hosts Karen Riley Jeffers and Abel Maestas welcome Deborah Peart Crayton. Deborah is the founder and Queen Mather of My Mathematical Mind. She is the author of Readers Read. Writers Write. Mathers Math!: Bridging the Gap between Literacy and Mathematics. Deborah is a doctoral candidate focused on finding solutions to support elementary educators with improving math teaching efficacy by leveraging the confidence found in teaching literacy. She has dedicated her career and doctoral studies to supporting educators with innovative teaching strategies that allow students to be curious problem-solvers and see themselves as assets to the learning community. Deborah believes all children deserve high-quality instruction, joyful learning experiences, and the opportunity to become competent and confident readers, writers, and mathers. #NCSMBold