Student Success in Mathematics Partnership
Mastery of algebra I is a critical milestone on the path toward graduating from high school with the skills needed for college and careers. REL AP and our partners in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Winchester are committed to improving students' mathematics outcomes by grade 9—particularly students of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic/racial backgrounds—so that they are prepared for the higher level math and science courses needed to graduate from high school and transition successfully to college and careers.
- Improve math instruction and student academic achievement by ensuring that all students master algebraic concepts no later than grade 9, that teachers deliver effective mathematics instruction, and that students who struggle in math receive evidence-based interventions.
Our partners are leaders from Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Winchester, five small-city school divisions in Virginia. For more information, contact Partnership Lead Pam Buffington.
| Name | Title | Organizational Affiliation |
| Paula Culver-Dickenson | Professional Development Facilitator | Charlottesville City Public Schools |
| Carolyn Swift | Division Math Lead | Charlottesville City Public Schools |
| Amy Henderson | Elementary Mathematics Coordinator | Harrisonburg City Public Schools |
| Patrick Lintner | Chief Academic Officer | Harrisonburg City Public Schools |
| Brian Nussbaum | Secondary Mathematics Coordinator | Harrisonburg City Public Schools |
| Stephanie Haskins | Director of Assessment and School Improvement | Staunton City Public Schools |
| Laura Kassner | Partnership Liaison | SRI International |
| Rebecca Schmidt | Partnership Staff | SRI International |
| Pam Buffington | Partnership Lead | Education Development Center, Inc. |
| Jill Neumayer DePiper | Partnership Staff | Education Development Center, Inc. |
| Ryoko Yamaguchi | Partnership Co-lead | Plus Alpha Research & Consulting |