Pam Harris Professional Development

Transform the way you think about mathematics teaching with Pam Harris, a leading voice in the movement to make maths genuinely accessible through reasoning rather than rote memorisation. Pam Harris is the creator of 'Math is FigureOutAble' — a philosophy and professional development approach built on the conviction that every student can develop powerful mathematical reasoning when teaching focuses on understanding rather than memorising procedures. Her work challenges the traditional approach of teaching maths as a series of steps to follow, instead showing educators how to build real mathematical thinking from the ground up. Through her professional development workshops, online courses, and the popular 'Math is Figure-Out-Able!' podcast, Pam provides K-12 educators with practical strategies for developing mathematical reasoning in their students. Her training programmes typically consist of focused modules that help teachers understand the 'why' behind the shifts in mathematics education and learn how to sequence rich tasks that build genuine numeracy. Pam is the author of several influential books including the 'Building Powerful Numeracy' series for middle and high school students, as well as 'Developing Mathematical Reasoning' published by Corwin. A former secondary mathematics teacher who now teaches at Texas State University, she brings both classroom experience and academic rigour to her professional development work. Her approach is particularly valuable for educators who feel that traditional maths instruction leaves too many students behind, and who are looking for research-informed strategies to build deep mathematical understanding across all grade levels. Visit her website to explore upcoming professional development opportunities, resources, and learning pathways.