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ELECTIONS
Review the candidate biographies for KATM's elected positions, then check your email for the voting ballot.
Candidate for President-Elect
Candidate: Michael Lawson
Dr. Michael Lawson is a Teaching Assistant Professor at Kansas State University. In his role, he prepares pre-service elementary teachers in the areas of mathematics education and STEM education, along with being the coordinator and instructor for the secondary mathematics track in the Master of Arts in Teaching program and instructor for doctoral methods and STEM content courses. He previously worked as a HS mathematics teacher and later a secondary instructional coach in Tennessee. Currently, he also serves as the co-chair for the American Education Research Association Division C Youth Conference, which provides educational research experiences for K-12 students. Coming from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he received a B.S. in Mathematics, M.S. in Secondary Education, and Ph.D. in Math Education, Dr. Lawson’s research focuses on supporting pre- and in-service teachers’ ambitious and high-quality visions for math and STEM instruction, along with developing community-centered STEM routines that support such ambitious teaching and learning (e.g., Community Science Data Talks). Dr. Lawson has served as the Vice President for College for KATM and looks forward to the opportunity to continue making a broad impact on math education in Kansas as KATM’s President-elect.
Vice President of Early Childhood Education
We are still accepting nominations for this position. Please contact AngelaBroaddus@katm.org for additional information.
The Vice President of Early Childhood Education serves a two-year term and acts as the liaison for Kansas early childhood teachers. They attend Board meetings, the KATM conference, and virtual conferences, with reimbursement for travel and lodging. The VP assists the president, promotes membership, may contribute to the Bulletin, and advocates for early childhood education.
Qualifications: A Kansas early childhood math educator passionate about promoting effective math instruction and collaborating with the Board and KATM members.
Candidate for Vice President of Elementary School
Candidate: Jennifer Bosley
As a dedicated sixth-grade teacher with four years of experience, Jennifer believes that every child can succeed in math with the right support and structure. Her approach to teaching is grounded in the wisdom her mother shared with her: “Anyone can learn anything if the steps are small enough.”
She is running for Vice President of Elementary Education to bring that belief to life on a broader scale—by advocating for practical, high-quality instruction, professional collaboration, and a love of math that starts early and lasts a lifetime.
Candidates for Vice President of Middle School
Candidate #1: Lauren Ferguson
Lauren has been in education since 2012. She has taught K-5 Math and ELA, intervention, Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, and 6-8 Middle School Math. She holds two Master's Degrees; one in Curriculum and Instruction and the other in Educational Leadership.
Lauren currently serves on her district's Secondary Math Curriculum and Assessment Team. She is on her school's Leadership Team and AVID Site Council. Lauren serves as the Math Department Chair, Grade Level lead, and Mentor teacher. Lauren loves sharing her love for teaching math and collaborating with others. She currently serves as the VP of Middle Schools and would like to continue in this role.
Candidate #2: Kelli Ines
Kelli Ines has been in middle school math since 2006. She has served as a long-term substitute and middle school teacher. She has taught 6-8th grades but has subbed in K-12. She has an ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) endorsement and a building leadership endorsement.
She has been a math content lead, a member of her district’s numeracy council, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Coordinator, family engagement coordinator, volleyball coach, and after-school program coordinator. She has presented at school, district, and KATM professional learning events. Kelli is eager to connect math teachers and create a stronger professional network.
Candidate #3: Margaret White
Margaret is finishing up her 9th year in the middle school classroom, with 5 of those years teaching math. While Margaret's background was originally in social studies education, she fell into a math support staff position straight out of college and discovered how much she loved helping students learn and use math! Her career started in Lawrence Public Schools and she spent 5 years at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, as an instructional support assistant, 6th grade math teacher, and 6th grade social studies/ELA teacher. She took some time away from the classroom to pursue her Masters degree (while working as a para in Shawnee Mission Public Schools) and returned to teaching at Atchison County Community Jr Sr High School in Effingham, KS. She is finishing her 3rd year at ACCJSHS, where she teaches 7th and 8th grade math. Margaret is a proud member of her local teachers association (ACTA) as well as KNEA and NEA. She is also a member of KATM and NCTM (attended the 2025 Spring Conference in KC!) and is passionate about improving student perceptions of and experiences with math, connecting with other educators, and working to improve her craft. Margaret lives in Valley Falls with her husband, two cats, and two dogs.
Candidate for Vice President of College
Candidate: Aubrey Neihaus
Dr. Aubrey Neihaus is an assistant professor at Wichita State University and the Program Chair of the Mathematics Education Program. She recently was awarded "Young Faculty Risk Taker" at WSU. Before earning her PhD at the University of Arizona, she was a high school math teacher and then spent over a decade running a national PD program for k-8 teachers in math. She has published in a variety of national and international journals, including NCTM's "Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12." She is passionate about care and liberatory pedagogies, and supporting math teachers to help students become doers of mathematics.
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Check your email for the link to vote. If you do not see the email, contact Angela Broaddus to check your KATM membership status and email address. Voting is open through June 20.
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