How can I get Involved?

JOIN - Join with us to become a voice in your local and state mathematics teacher organization.  Support the alliance by working for better mathematics teaching in your local area and be in touch with new ideas and methods in mathematics education.

SERVE ON A COMMITTEE - Within LHMA are a number of standing committees and special  committees working on projects to benefit mathematics teaching and the alliance itself.  Members are encouraged to get involved in committees such as Contest, Publications, Membership, Social, Program and Budget.

WRITE - The LHMA welcomes articles and innovative and effective teaching ideas and methods for newsletters.

RUN FOR OFFICE - Each year officers are elected to serve in positions of President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer,

PCTM/NCTM Representative, and Historian.

Why Join the LHMA?

TO GROW - To grow professionally as a teacher of mathematics or as a person in the teaching of mathematics.  LHMA fosters the continued growth of its members.

TO SHARE - To share common concerns, interests, teaching strategies, and ideas and to meet colleagues from other schools.

TO LEARN - To learn new techniques, methods and ideas in mathematics and mathematics education.  LHMA will sponsor two programs and meetings per year for members. 

PUBLICATIONS - As a member of LHMA you will receive publications and newsletters.  The publications and newsletters bring to each member the latest news and opportunities in mathematics education at the local, state, and national level.  An annual Membership Directory of LHMA members enables communication between members.

PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS - LHMA will sponsor two professional meetings each year.  Each of these meetings will offer a wide variety of workshops, discussion groups, and sessions aimed for primary, middle school, secondary and college teachers.

INFLUENCE - LHMA is an affiliate of the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics (PCTM) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).  LHMA members will be asked to participate and serve on committees of these organizations which have direct impact on state and national policy decisions in areas of certification, curriculum changes, and graduation requirements.