FOUNDER

Karolyn Wurster taught middle and high school mathematics in Sacramento, California and Concord, New Hampshire. Since 2011, she has trained and supported pre-service and professional math teachers in grades K-12. She has consulted for UnboundEd, the Breakthrough Collaborative, Leading Educators, and Generation Teach. Karolyn currently works with New Hampshire school districts. Karolyn earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and her Master of Education from the University of New Hampshire. She earned her Master of Science in Education Leadership and received her license as a K-12 principal from Western Governors University.

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND NORTHERN NH AREA

Katie Ames has been a classroom teacher for ten years, primarily teaching fifth and sixth grade in an elementary school. She earned her Master’s degree in Education from the University of New Hampshire. Her school district worked with Math Empowered for seven years before she decided to join the Math Empowered team. You can find her editing videos and assisting in the development and delivery of materials.

DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT AND SOUTHERN NH AREA

Beth Wheeler taught as a classroom teacher for 18 years at both the elementary and middle school levels, after which she worked as the district-wide mathematics instructional coach for the Nashua School District serving 12 elementary schools. She earned Bachelors of Science in both Elementary Education (K-8) and Sociology from Keene State College. In 2023 Beth was nominated for the President’s Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Prior to joining the Math Empowered team Beth was part of the Math Empowered statewide coaches’ cohort, and is excited to continue supporting teachers statewide as they implement the Math Empowered instructional practices.