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The Office of Mathematics is dedicated to strengthening how math is taught and learned across our District. We work with educators, staff, students, and families to:
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Equip teachers with high-quality, standards-based curriculum
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Lead district-wide math initiatives and supports
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Build students’ confidence and competence in math
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Encourage classrooms full of problem-solving and collaboration
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Promote rigor, relevance, and meaningful relationships in math learning
Curriculum OverviewEvery classroom has access to a high-quality curriculum aligned with the Michigan Academic Standards. These standards outline what students should know and be able to do by the end of each grade level or course.
Michigan Academic Standards for Mathematics
High School
The CPM Educational Program is our District’s approved curriculum for grades 9–12 (adopted in 2019). Families and educators can explore aligned instructional materials, professional learning opportunities, and the Core Connections Program description on CPM's site.
For Parents & FamiliesParents and guardians are their child’s most important math partners—at homework time and beyond. To support you, we’ve gathered resources to help strengthen math learning at home: Please refer to the Math Links for parental support with CPM and Eureka Math.
Eureka Math for FamiliesJoin our interactive virtual series designed to help parents and guardians support their K–8 child’s grade-level math learning. We encourage you to attend ALL sessions. Students are welcome, too!This flyer is available in Arabic, Bengali, Hmong, and Spanish.
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Contact Information
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Office of Mathematics
3011 W. Grand Blvd.
9th Floor
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3485Tony R. Hawk, Ed.S.
Executive Director, K-12 Mathematics
tony.hawk@detroitk12.orgAlicia Brown
Senior Director, K-8 Mathematics
alicia.brown02@detroitk12.orgRochelle Jamison
Senior Director, 9-12 Mathematics
rochelle.jamison@detroitk12.orgDikea Taylor-Santiago
Curriculum Leader, K-8 Mathematics
dikea.taylor@detroitk12.orgSimone Brown
Curriculum Leader, K-8 Mathematics
simone.brown@detroitk12.orgJessica Pickett
Curriculum Leader, K-8 Mathematics
jessica.picket@detroitk12.orgJann Palmer
Curriculum Leader, 9-12 Mathematics
jann.palmer@detroitk12.orgChristina Rodgers
Curriculum Leader, 9-12 Mathematics
christina.rodgers@detroitk12.orgUrsula Daniels
Training & Support Coordinator, K-8 Mathematics
ursula.daniels@detroitk12.orgKelly Hill
Training & Support Coordinator, K-8 Mathematics
kelly.hill@detroitk12.orgTiaira Kelly-Evans
Training & Support Coordinator, 9-12 Mathematics
tiaira.kelly@detroitk12.orgCourtney Vermeesch
Training & Support Coordinator, 9-12 Mathematics
courtney.vermeesch@detroitk12.org