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Kevin Dykema

Mattawan Mid Sch

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Mattawan Mid Sch

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Kevin Dykema is an energetic teacher and presenter who has a passion for mathematics.   He has taught 8th grade math for the past 22 years and is currently teaching at Mattawan (MI)Middle School.  He has a masters degree in math education from Western Michigan University, where he has also taught several undergraduate math courses for preservice elementary teachers.  He also conducts many professional development sessions throughout the United States on the use of manipulatives in the math classroom.  Kevin believes that manipulatives are a great way for students to develop conceptual understanding of the math.  He was awarded the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Director's Award in 2007 for outstanding contribution and leadership in mathematics education as well as the Service Award in 2014 and has served as a regional director for the organization.  He was the annual conference chair for the organization from 2011-2016.  In April 2016, he began a 3 year term on the Board of Directors for NCTM.