I have 34 years of teaching experience. I have been at Swans Creek ES since it opened in 2001. I became the math specialist in 2003. I believe that all students should have excellent instruction in math so that they can have many career opportunites.

I hold two Master's Degrees; one in curriculum and instruction, the other is a Mathematics Leadership K-8 Math Specialist Degree. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher.

My hobbies include music, traveling, skiing, and gardening. Of course, a challenging math problem is always a fun activity for me.

As the math specialist for Swans Creek School, I serve all of the students, teachers and parents. My role includes:

• working with teachers to plan and implement efffective mathematics lessons.
• working with students individually, in small groups, and whole class settings to increase their math skills.
• working with parents by providing resources and parent math nights to learn how to support their children in math.
• working with administration to align the school-wide balanced mathematics program with the school's strategic plan and local, state and national mathematics standards.
• working with administration and grade level teams to analyze the students' mathematics test data.
• creating and leading professional development for the school staff in increasing their knowledge of mathematics content and instructional strategies.
• leading the school's Math Goal Committee which monitors the progress of grade level teams in their mathematics practice.
• creating, implementing and monitoring school-wide math activities such as World Math Day, Game 24 Challenge Contests, Va. Math League, Solve the Day Away, Interactive Bulletin Board Challenges, math clubs, math remediation programs for passing the VA. SOL's, and the quarterly Math Solutions Home Practice program.

email:mirkovkm@pwcs.edu