Last September, as I began my first year as CCTM President, I wrote about what it means to say We Are CCTM. We are a community that values, supports, and celebrates one another and believes deeply in the power and joy of mathematics. One year later, I believe that even more strongly. But as I look across our state right now, I also find myself thinking: what an exciting time to be a math educator in Colorado.

There is important work happening all around us. Colorado is moving forward with revised high school mathematics standards and new conversations about mathematics pathways. Our Data Science for Everyone Call to Action is challenging us to think about what students need to navigate a world increasingly shaped by data and AI. And across classrooms, schools, districts, and communities, Colorado educators continue to lead the work that matters most—creating meaningful mathematics experiences for students every day.

Now, we have an extraordinary opportunity to bring that energy together: NCTM 2026 is coming to Denver October 28–31! As the Host Affiliate, CCTM is incredibly excited to welcome thousands of mathematics educators from across the country to Colorado. Many of our own Colorado educators will be presenting, volunteering, learning, and leading throughout the conference. I hope you'll join us. This is more than having a national conference in our backyard; this event is an opportunity to learn together, strengthen connections across our state, and celebrate the incredible mathematics community we are building here in Colorado.

As we begin another year of CCTM work, I’m also excited to welcome some new voices to our Board of Directors and see some familiar faces changing roles: Patience Amadu, joining us as a Region 7 Representative; Christine Koerner, our new NCTM Representative; Nichole Buzzard and Mark Kiefer serving as Partner Liaisons; Megan Korponic, moving to our new PL Coordinator, and Dr. Joseph Bolz, who shifts into the role of President-Elect.  I’m grateful for their willingness to serve and excited about the leadership they bring to our organization. 

I am immensely proud of the community we continue to forge and even more excited about what lies ahead. There is plenty of work to do, and there is tremendous momentum with so many ways to be a part of it!  Attend NCTM. Volunteer. Share your work. Connect with another educator. Get involved with CCTM. Bring your voice to the conversations shaping mathematics education in our state.  Colorado math is having a moment. Let’s make the most of it.

With gratitude and excitement,

Kim Smith

CCTM President