Libo Valencia is a mathematics educator in New York with over a dozen years of experience. Libo is a passionate teacher who strongly believes that understanding mathematics can help all students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be utilized outside the classroom. 
His upcoming book Math Play on CodeBreaker Publishing will provide any educator practical ideas for expanding a child’s perspective of math beyond assignments to engagement.
Libo is known for his use of different technologies to engage his students and bring math concepts to life. He currently teaches at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, CUNY Lehman College, and Mercy College. As a mathematics educator, he has taught a wide range of subjects, from remedial algebra classes to upper-level calculus. Libo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, a Master of Arts in Pure Mathematics, and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership.
Resources mentioned during the episode:
Desmos: desmos.com
Geogebra: geogebra.org
Article for Math Assoc of America: engaging-students-with-a-desmos-art-project
Connect with Libo :
- Website mathplay4all.com
- Twitter: @MrValencia24
- Blogs by Libo: blog.savvas.com/contributors/libardo-valencia/
- Follow ideas for #MathPlay on Twitter
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