AIM Collective Voices

One of the highlights of the AIM Summit 2025, held at Concordia University in Montreal this past May, was a dynamic panel discussion bringing together researchers and educators to reflect on meaningful research–practice partnerships in early mathematics. As we bring the year to a close, we’re excited to revisit this conversation in our latest podcast episode, highlighting how collaborative work in...

In celebration of Pi Day, this episode of  Collective Voices explores how connecting research with real-world classroom experience can transform early math education. Special guests Dr. Sandy Youmans and Steph Gunning share their insights on supporting teachers, building confidence in math instruction, and developing professional development models that bridge the gap between theory and practice....

​ Sarah Powell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests include developing and testing interventions for students with mathematics difficulties, with a special emphasis on peer tutoring, word-problem solving, mathematics writing, and the symbols and vocabulary within mathematics. Alison Hardy is a third-year PhD s...

Listen to the AIM 2024 Summit panel featuring Carolyn Mussio, Ashley Kozak, and Gilbert Morris. Moderated by Jo-Anne LeFevre!

Interested in learning about AIM resources? Listen from our ToyBox Manitoba Team, Sheri-Lynn Skwarchuck, Madison Young, and Mikaila Collins   Dr. Sheri-Lynn Skwarchuck: Sheri is an Education Professor and the Developmental Studies Director at the University of Winnipeg. She has worked as a school psychologist and has taught courses in child development, assessment, and inclusion. She is a Co-Appli...

Interested in learning about AIM resources? Check out Heather Douglas and Ashley Kozak share their thoughts on the Early Math Assessment @ School (EMA@School) Dr. Heather Douglas: Heather Douglas is an adjunct research professor and post-doc in the Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University.  After 10 years of teaching elementary school, she returned to university to find out more abou...

Listen to Dr. Lynda Colgan and Dr. Jo-Anne LeFevre share how early math research and education have progressed over the last 40 years Dr. Lynda Colgan : Lynda Colgan is Professor Emerita, Faculty of Education, Queen’s University, and Executive Director (Education and Development, Science Rendezvous National). Lynda’s work reflects her career as a researcher rooted in years of experience as a class...

Listen to Mike McMann and Jordan Temple share their thoughts on early math education and AIM! Mike McMann has over 27 years of experience in the Alberta education system and grew up in rural Alberta. He has a passion for research and moving the dial on every kid in their learning. Mike is a Dare to Lead facilitator and has valued spending time with Brené Brown. He believes the essential skills nee...

This first episode is based on the AIM (Assessment and Instruction for Mathematics) Collective Summit 2023. Hear reactions from attendees' experiences of the summit. On today's panel: Julie Houle Julie Houle is a pedagogical consultant in elementary mathematics for the Lester B. Pearson School Board in Montreal, Canada. She worked as a classroom teacher at the elementary level for 13 years and mov...