Janelle Chisholm is an enthusiastic math teacher and experienced presenter.  She has effectively taught middle level and high school students in the areas of English, language arts, humanities and mathematics and knows how to capitalize on the energy level of students and engage them in learning.

Janelle has presented workshops at the national ASCD conference and regularly presents staff development workshops on various topics in mathematics and the use of technology.  She serves as a technology mentor at her school site, training colleagues on software, providing support, and troubleshooting problems. 

For the past five years, Janelle has served as the Math Implementation Team member representing her school at the district level.  In this role, she serves as the assessment coordinator, works with colleagues to write curriculum and align it with district, state and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards and provides strategies to improve achievement.

Janelle was recently selected to participate in the Intel Corporation's "Teach to the Future" program.  She is receiving more than 40 hours of specialized training and creating lessons that integrate technology into the classroom.  As part of this elite group, she will help bring our students into the 21^st century with greater skills to succeed.

Janelle will keep you laughing as you explore the ideas and strategies presented.  Each of the ideas presented have been used in Janelle's classes.  She has seen them work, and you will, too.  She is eager to share her ideas with you and is confident you will enjoy your two days together.