Margaret (Peg) Cagle

Reseda, California | Years Taught: 26

At the heart of Peg’s practice is a deep commitment to inclusion and identity. Her classroom is intentionally designed to serve as both a mirror and a window—reflecting students’ own cultures and experiences while expanding their view of who can belong in mathematics. By challenging narrow definitions of “being good at math,” she cultivates a broader understanding of intellectual strengths and empowers students to see themselves as capable mathematicians.

Additional Recognition

2019                       CA Math Council George Polya Award: Excellence in the Classroom/Impact on the Profession

2019                       100K in 10/Beyond 100K Teacher Forum member

2018                       NSTA/NCTM STEM Teacher Ambassador

2018                       Director, Institute for Advanced Study/Park City Math Institute/Teacher Leadership Program

2017                       Master Teacher Fellow, Math for America/Los Angeles

2013                       Teacher-In-Residence, Vanderbilt University/Peabody College

2011                       Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, Dept. of Energy Hill Fellow

2009                       LA County Teacher of the Year, LA County Office of Education

2008                       USA-Today All USA Teacher Team member

 

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