Timothy Kanold Professional Development

Timothy D. Kanold brings a rare combination of mathematical expertise and whole-person leadership philosophy to his professional development sessions. A former superintendent, mathematics director, and National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics president, Kanold is the author of the bestselling HEART! and SOUL! book series — works that have redefined how educators think about professional fulfilment and team culture. His PD offerings through Solution Tree address two interconnected dimensions: building high-performing collaborative mathematics teams through the PLC at Work framework, and cultivating the emotional resilience and sense of purpose that sustain educators throughout their careers. In his mathematics-focused sessions, participants explore rigorous curriculum design, formative assessment practices, and equitable grading approaches aligned to current standards. In his wellness-focused sessions, he guides educators through reflective practices that address burnout, build community, and reconnect teachers with their core professional identity. What makes Kanold's work distinctive is his insistence that instructional excellence and personal wellbeing are inseparable — that the quality of mathematics teaching depends fundamentally on the health and connectedness of the professionals delivering it.