Traci began her career teaching mathematics in grades 5–12 at a small private school. After many years of classroom teaching at all levels, she is now a mathematics teacher on special assignment working with K–12 teachers. Traci is a current doctoral student in mathematics education, with a research interest in cultivating curiosity in mathematics classrooms. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and a recipient of the Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching. Traci finds joy and satisfaction in watching students embrace and trust their mathematical thinking. She believes mathematics learning should be playful, social, challenging, and rewarding. In her free time, Traci enjoys camping, hiking, and spelunking.