2026 Teaching Contemporary Mathematics Conference
February 27 -28, 2026
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham Campus
Registration Now Open!
2026 Teaching Contemporary Mathematics Conference
February 27 -28, 2026
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham Campus
For more than three decades, educators from across the globe have met at TCM for an exchange of advanced, engaging, and effective approaches to mathematics education. With a focus on mathematical concepts and courses for high school and college students, our sessions offer new perspectives, interesting activities, stimulating lesson ideas, and a chance to be energized by old and new friends in the mathematics community.
We are looking forward to seeing you in 2026! We are delighted to be continuing our tradition of high quality sessions, Art Space, and our Friday evening reception, while introducing some new features. These well-loved events, amazing speakers, and discounts for early registration and NC Public High School teachers all guarantee that it will be a weekend you won't want to miss! Registration is now open, so reserve your spot and be part of a community of educators exchanging ideas about improving the practice of mathematics education.
Stay informed about upcoming speakers, registration deadlines, and other professional learning opportunities by joining our mailing list! Complete the form using the link or by scanning the QR code by December 8th to be entered for a chance to win a free registration to the Teaching Contemporary Mathematics Conference. The winner will be notified by email on December 10th.
We are thrilled to announce our Plenary Speaker for TCM 2026,
Dr. Allison McCulloch
Professor of Mathematics Education,
Coordinator of Mathematics Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Co-Founder and Principal Investigator for the North Carolina Collaborative for Mathematics Learning (NC2ML)
TCM 2026 Presenters:
Christine Belledin
NCSSM - Durham
Taylor Gibson
NCSSM - Durham
Lydia Allen Hall
Walter M. Williams High School
Jeffrey J. Ibbotson, PhD
Phillips Exeter Academy
Kevin Ji
NCSSM - Durham
Jason Joseph, PhD
NCSSM - Morganton
Ben Kafoglis
The Packer Collegiate Institute
Ron Lancaster
Mathematics Consultant
Michael Lavigne, PhD
NCSSM - Durham
Ashley Loftis, PhD
NCSSM - Durham
Samantha Moore
NCSSM - Morganton
Ryan Pietropaolo
NCSSM - Durham
Philip Rash
NCSSM - Durham
Brian Sea
NCSSM - Morganton
Ryan Severance
NCSSM - Durham
Sameer Shah
The Packer Collegiate Institute
Dan Teague
NCSSM - Durham
Ashley Tharp, PhD
NCSSM - Durham
Veronica Vazquez-Zamora
NCSSM - Durham
Jenny White
Amplify Desmos Math