Dr. Julie Sliva Spitzer brings to this topic a rich background in mathematics, technology, and special education. As an assistant professor of mathematics education at San Jose State University, she teaches methods of mathematics instruction to aspiring educators and supervises their field experiences. Julie continues to enjoy inservice work with teachers grades K-12. Julie's research interests include studying teacher and student attitudes toward teaching and learning mathematics, and best practices for teaching mathematics to special needs learners. She is a frequent presenter at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meetings, the California Mathematics Annual Conference,… and the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American Chapter. Dr. Sliva can be reached at sliva@math.sjsu.edu .