Sherri Adler began teaching Singapore Math® in 2001 and has taught in public, private, and charter school systems. Her passion for the program began when her own two sons used Singapore Math® during their elementary school years. Watching them develop their mathematical understanding through the program solidified her belief in its effectiveness. Both sons went on to successfully complete AP Calculus in high school. Because their individual needs were different, one son attended public school while the other attended private school, giving Sherri firsthand insight into how Singapore Math® can support students across different educational settings.

Sherri holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and, since 2007, has provided professional development to schools adopting Singapore Math® throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America. Having worked with thousands of teachers, she is passionate about helping educators develop the knowledge, confidence, and instructional skills needed to bring mathematics to life for their students.

Whether a school is implementing Singapore Math® for the first time or has been using the curriculum for years, Sherri tailors her professional development to meet its needs. She helps new schools build a strong foundation for successful implementation and works with experienced teachers to refresh their understanding, strengthen their instructional practices, and rediscover what makes the Singapore approach so powerful. Sometimes, even the most experienced teachers need a little “booster shot” to reignite their enthusiasm for the program!

In addition to providing professional development, Sherri serves as an off-campus instructional coach, a role she has fulfilled for several schools. Through ongoing coaching and support, she helps teachers apply their learning, refine their teaching practices, and confidently implement the curriculum in their classrooms. Her work extends beyond initial training, providing schools with continued guidance as they grow in their understanding and use of Singapore Math®.

Sherri has co-authored several publications focused on the Singapore Math® approach, including two intervention programs and the official training manual for the State of California for Primary Mathematics Standards Edition. She also contributed to the development of Pre-K and Kindergarten lessons for EngageNY (Eureka Math/Great Minds), a curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards.

A sought-after presenter, Sherri continues to share her expertise with educators nationwide and internationally. She regularly presents for the Institute for Educational Development (IED), the Bureau of Education and Research (BER), and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Her professional development focuses on helping teachers understand not just what to teach, but how to teach mathematics effectively using the Singapore approach.

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