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A Tribute to Cathy Kinzer (1950-2016)
Cathy Kinzer was a Charter Member of TODOS: Mathematics for ALL
and has always been a TODOS supporter. Many members will recall
her passion for and dedication to equity and excellence in
mathematics education. She was on the faculty of New Mexico State
University, served as president of the New Mexico Council for
Teachers of Mathematics, and chaired the Emerging Issues
Committee for NCTM. She solicited issues from TODOS members to
ensure that equity was always part of the conversation.
Cathy touched countless lives through her tireless efforts to transform education at the state
and national level. She served on many state and nationally funded grant projects to improve
mathematics teaching and learning, maintaining her focus on creating exemplary learning
spaces where children could engage in mathematical sense-making and learning to trust their
own ways of thinking. She has left a legacy of professional commitment and personal
compassion and caring for everyone in her life.
Cathy believed strongly in the efficacy of professional development of teachers. To continue
her legacy, TODOS established the Cathy Kinzer Memorial Professional Development Award
to be given to an individual to attend a national mathematics education conference or
professional development opportunity that focuses on equity and excellence. To contribute to
this award, send the contributions to TODOS:
Mathematics for ALL, P.O. Box 25482, Tempe, AZ
85285-5482 and indicate on the check "Cathy Kinzer
PD Award."
Thanks Cathy for all your efforts to support students’
mathematical learning. 


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