Dennis DiNoia – Sharing a Love of Math

I don’t know about you, but the idea of having to teach upper-level math to my kids made me question our decision to homeschool.  It didn’t STOP me.  I decided I would figure it out when I got there.  But math was not my favorite subject.  Teaching it to little kids is fun!  “How many red M&Ms are there?  What happens if we eat 2?” type of math I can handle no problem.  And then we throw in the non-traditional learner, and the math gets even more challenging to teach!  My three older kids could take a textbook and learn whatever (even if they didn’t like it), but my youngest two, especially with math, needed something different.  And, to be honest, I wish I had been able to do better in math with all of them. What I needed to find is someone who loved math and understood learning styles.  And that is Mr. D and everyone who works at Mr. D Math.    I wish I had found them years ago! Dennis DiNoia, M.A.Ed, has been immersed in education for over 30 years. He holds an M.A. in Education from the University of South Florida. He is affectionately known to his students as “Mr. D.” His online programs have students across the entire United States, and Mr. D has worked with students on five different continents! Mr. D is a pioneer in “live online class,” which he began leading in 2013. Mr. D’s first book, “TEACH – creating independently responsible learners,” was released last year, and he is currently working on a new book on how to develop and nurture executive functioning skills. Mr. D’s podcast brings top homeschooling educators, parents, and students with a story to tell. Even if you already have a math program that works for your family, be sure to check this episode out.  Dennis is AMAZING!  We talked about the differences between textbooks and online math programs and the trends he sees in online class offerings.  He also shares some ideas on how to help your kids really “get” math.  Enjoy!