Biography

Erin Schneider has been a high school mathematics educator for Jefferson County Public Schools for 30 years. She has spent the last 10 years at Atherton High School, returning to the classroom after working five years as a district resource teacher influencing curriculum, assessment, and professional development. Erin began her career at Fairdale High School, where she was provided opportunities for co-teaching and interdisciplinary work from an influential mathematics/science fellowship through the Coalition of Essential Schools. As the department chair at Atherton, she has focused on teaching Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. With the support of her colleagues and creative leadership, part of her day is spent as an instructional resource for her department and interventionist for all students. She has been encouraged to continue her professional development work, supporting teachers across the state. With students and teachers, Erin has focused on increasing engagement and mathematical discourse by providing collaborative experiences that encourage problem solving. Erin earned a B.A. in mathematics, an M.Ed. in secondary education, and Rank I from the University of Louisville. She is certified in secondary teaching of mathematics with a certificate for Mathematics Program Consultant. Her professional organizations include NCTM, its local affiliates, Delta Kappa Gamma, Council of Presidential Awardees in Mathematics, and CPM Educational Program.