Mathematics Education Expert & Author; Creator of Number Talks Framework; Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Recipient
Sherry Parrish Biography
Dr. Sherry Parrish is recognized for her contributions to mathematics education, with experience as a classroom educator, university professor, and speaker focusing on inquiry-based mathematics instruction. Parrish holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Samford University, is a National Board Certified Teacher, and has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching.
Parrish is known as the creator of the Number Talks framework, which centers on purposeful classroom conversations around mental computation. This approach has influenced mathematics educators nationwide, shaping classroom discourse and student reasoning. Parrish authored the book "Number Talks: Whole Number Computation," which received the AEP Distinguished Achievement Award, and "Number Talks: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages," which received the AEP Golden Lamp Award.
Beyond her foundational Number Talks work, Parrish co-authored "Math Workshop: Five Steps to Implementing Guided Math, Learning Stations, Reflection, and More." Her resources, including multimedia materials with classroom video clips, support professional development in mathematics teaching and learning. Parrish works with teachers nationally and internationally, advocating for students to construct their own mathematical understanding and supporting educators in implementing inquiry-based math instruction.
Parrish leads professional development through her consultancy, Parrish and Associates, Incorporated, providing mathematics education training to schools and districts globally. Her work is referenced by educators and researchers in the field of mathematics education.
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