Every year, math teachers across the country sit through post-observation conversations that focus on what the leader saw — but almost never on what the teacher experienced.
You know what it feels like to work hard on a lesson, to make decisions in the moment that your observer couldn't fully see, and then to sit across from a leader who may or may not understand the mathematics and wonder whether this conversation is going to help you grow or just make you feel like you need to defend yourself.
That experience — and what it costs — is exactly what this conversation is about.
What Is The "I See You" Conversation?
The "I See You" Conversation is a 90-minute virtual listening session bringing together a small, carefully selected group of math teachers from across the country.
You won't be asked to learn something new. You won't be trained, assessed, or observed. You'll be asked to share your honest experience — what post-observation feedback feels like from the receiving end, what supports your growth, and what gets in the way.
Your voice will directly inform a synthesis report shared with school leaders the same week. Leaders will hear what teachers across the country are experiencing — not as data, not as a complaint, but as a window into what's actually happening in math classrooms.
Your perspective has the power to change how leaders show up in those conversations. That's why we want you in the room.
Session Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Eastern
💻 Format: Virtual — Zoom
👥 Group size: Small and intentionally selected
What the 90 Minutes Will Look Like
This is a facilitated conversation, not a presentation. Dr. Pamela Seda will open the session, set the tone, and guide discussion around four questions. You'll have space to share as much or as little as feels right. Every voice matters. Every perspective is welcome.
The questions will explore:
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What post-observation feedback has felt meaningful — and what hasn't
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What you wish school leaders understood about what it takes to teach math well
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What a genuinely useful post-observation conversation would look like
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What you've noticed about your own students that leaders may have missed
Everything you share is treated with care. Responses are anonymized before they appear in the synthesis report shared with leaders. Your name and school are never attached to what you say.
Who We're Looking For
We are building a group that represents the full range of math teaching experience across the country. We're looking for teachers who:
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Teach mathematics at any grade level, K–12
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Have experienced formal classroom observation and feedback
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Come from a range of school contexts — urban, suburban, and rural
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Are willing to speak honestly about what that experience has been like
You do not need to have had a perfect observation experience to belong in this conversation. In fact, the more honestly you can speak about what has and hasn't worked, the more valuable your voice will be.
Apply to Participate
Space in this conversation is intentionally limited to a small, carefully selected group. We review every application to ensure a balanced and representative conversation. If selected, you will receive a personal invitation by Friday, May 1st.
Applications close on Tuesday, April 28th:
The "I See You" Conversation is a national listening initiative led by Dr. Pamela Seda, mathematics education consultant and co-author of Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom. This event is not affiliated with your school or district. All responses are confidential and anonymized.