I think I always wanted to be a teacher.
When I was in elementary school, I would try to teach English to my grandmother. I made her keep a notebook and I would create little worksheets for her with little drawings of the words I wanted to teach her. Then I would give her a little test. I had a great time playing school with my grandmother. I'm not quite sure how she felt about it.

My teaching experience started when I was in college.
During my breaks, I tutored at a city college by my house and I was surprised how many adults were having trouble with math. I helped students who came right out of high school to students in their 50's pass the entrance exam to get into college. The experience was eye-opening. That's when I realized something had to be done before students get to the point where they have to relearn basic math skills in their adult years.

Math is all around us.
We use it every day. And it can be fun! Math is exploratory. Math is creative. Math is intuitive. I want everyone to see that math does not have to be hard. Math does not have to be scary. The fear of math is irrational. (Irrational, you get it? Look at my logo! Pi! Pi is irrational.... oh forget it.)

I decided that I would teach math to middle schoolers.
Yes, I know, middle schoolers. Why? Because middle school was the turning point for me. Math wasn't as fun anymore. It became harder. And there were all those tests. I felt if I can make math fun and understandable for middle schoolers, then maybe they will be successful later on--in math class, in high school, in life. Many of my students were struggling and come from hard backgrounds and I saw being successful in math as a way to a better life for them. 

I started creating my own resources.
Throughout my teaching career, one of the biggest problems was finding the materials to differentiate for my students and even materials that were aligned with the standards. The materials I did find were not engaging or interesting even for me. How could I expect my students to enjoy math when they do not have activities that will stimulate and intrigue them? 
I started creating my own worksheets, posters, incentives, and even PowerPoint/ SmartBoard presentations once I acquired some technology for my classroom through a grant. My students loved it! I integrated art projects into my classroom, created visually stimulating and engaging work, and made everything relatable to my students. Creating my own resources was definitely the fun part of all the paperwork that had to be done.

Teaching math has always been rewarding for me.
I have been lucky enough to teach all types of students from the 5th grade to the 8th grade. I also tutored students from the 3rd grade to students who were adult learners. Learners from each grade level were able to teach me something new about teaching. Every time I create something new, I keep my students in mind--their struggles, their interests, and their learning styles. I hope to continue to grow and to help students along the way.