Liesl McConchie
@lieslmcconchie.bsky.social
Educator - Speaker - Author - Brain & Math Nerd
I love helping educators understand how the brain naturally learns.
(For clean air advocacy: @liesl4cleanair.bsky.social)
I love helping educators understand how the brain naturally learns.
(For clean air advocacy: @liesl4cleanair.bsky.social)
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A student's ❤️ EMOTIONAL❤️ relationship with math is foundational to their 🧠 COGNITIVE 🧠 relationship with math.
I had such a great time creating this 3-minute animation with @edutopia.org
After writing an article for them last year, they asked if they could create this animation based on the activities I shared in the article.
www.edutopia.org/video/how-to...
After writing an article for them last year, they asked if they could create this animation based on the activities I shared in the article.
www.edutopia.org/video/how-to...
How to Build a Healthy Math Identity
When students begin to see themselves as math thinkers, they engage actively, explore creatively, and feel more motivated.
www.edutopia.org
January 23, 2026 at 3:21 PM
I had such a great time creating this 3-minute animation with @edutopia.org
After writing an article for them last year, they asked if they could create this animation based on the activities I shared in the article.
www.edutopia.org/video/how-to...
After writing an article for them last year, they asked if they could create this animation based on the activities I shared in the article.
www.edutopia.org/video/how-to...
There is a lot of crazy things coming out of the White House these days.
But here is one good thing going in to the White House:
Today I received an order for my book, Building a Positive Math Identity, from the White House.
You, too, can order a copy: lieslmcconchie.com/books
But here is one good thing going in to the White House:
Today I received an order for my book, Building a Positive Math Identity, from the White House.
You, too, can order a copy: lieslmcconchie.com/books
January 16, 2026 at 1:52 AM
There is a lot of crazy things coming out of the White House these days.
But here is one good thing going in to the White House:
Today I received an order for my book, Building a Positive Math Identity, from the White House.
You, too, can order a copy: lieslmcconchie.com/books
But here is one good thing going in to the White House:
Today I received an order for my book, Building a Positive Math Identity, from the White House.
You, too, can order a copy: lieslmcconchie.com/books
Reposted by Liesl McConchie
Join us! These are topics ALL educators need to know more about! I can hardly wait!
🗓️Mark Your Calendar🗓️
I'm hosting a 3-part webinar series with
@cfless.bsky.social
at Keep Indiana Learning (open to ALL educators).
Jan 21
Feb 3
Feb 26
Register here: keepindianalearning.org/events/liesl...
A quick summary of each webinar in tweets below⬇️
I'm hosting a 3-part webinar series with
@cfless.bsky.social
at Keep Indiana Learning (open to ALL educators).
Jan 21
Feb 3
Feb 26
Register here: keepindianalearning.org/events/liesl...
A quick summary of each webinar in tweets below⬇️
Keep Indiana Learning Presents: Liesl McConchie Virtual Webinar Series - Keep Indiana Learning
keepindianalearning.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Join us! These are topics ALL educators need to know more about! I can hardly wait!
🗓️Mark Your Calendar🗓️
I'm hosting a 3-part webinar series with
@cfless.bsky.social
at Keep Indiana Learning (open to ALL educators).
Jan 21
Feb 3
Feb 26
Register here: keepindianalearning.org/events/liesl...
A quick summary of each webinar in tweets below⬇️
I'm hosting a 3-part webinar series with
@cfless.bsky.social
at Keep Indiana Learning (open to ALL educators).
Jan 21
Feb 3
Feb 26
Register here: keepindianalearning.org/events/liesl...
A quick summary of each webinar in tweets below⬇️
Keep Indiana Learning Presents: Liesl McConchie Virtual Webinar Series - Keep Indiana Learning
keepindianalearning.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM
🗓️Mark Your Calendar🗓️
I'm hosting a 3-part webinar series with
@cfless.bsky.social
at Keep Indiana Learning (open to ALL educators).
Jan 21
Feb 3
Feb 26
Register here: keepindianalearning.org/events/liesl...
A quick summary of each webinar in tweets below⬇️
I'm hosting a 3-part webinar series with
@cfless.bsky.social
at Keep Indiana Learning (open to ALL educators).
Jan 21
Feb 3
Feb 26
Register here: keepindianalearning.org/events/liesl...
A quick summary of each webinar in tweets below⬇️
Courtney Flessner is an incredible podcaster (is that a word?)! Such great questions led to an amazing conversation. I learned so much throughout the conversation.
Highly recommend giving it a listen.
Highly recommend giving it a listen.
Another AMAZING episode is out of Math and Other Things and I just really hope lots of educators get a chance to hear from the amazing @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Why Math Identity Matters with Liesl McConchie
Podcast Episode · Math and Other Things · 12/05/2025 · 1h 9m
podcasts.apple.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Courtney Flessner is an incredible podcaster (is that a word?)! Such great questions led to an amazing conversation. I learned so much throughout the conversation.
Highly recommend giving it a listen.
Highly recommend giving it a listen.
Reposted by Liesl McConchie
Learn how to use brain science to consistently foster motivation instead of feeling like it's a guessing game.
Learn more about Liesl McConchie's @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social How To Use Brain Science To Boost Student Motivation online workshop at grassrootsworkshops.com/wor...
Learn more about Liesl McConchie's @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social How To Use Brain Science To Boost Student Motivation online workshop at grassrootsworkshops.com/wor...
December 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Learn how to use brain science to consistently foster motivation instead of feeling like it's a guessing game.
Learn more about Liesl McConchie's @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social How To Use Brain Science To Boost Student Motivation online workshop at grassrootsworkshops.com/wor...
Learn more about Liesl McConchie's @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social How To Use Brain Science To Boost Student Motivation online workshop at grassrootsworkshops.com/wor...
@mathedleaders.bsky.social :
I applaud your bold position statement on the pitfalls of the movement that calls itself the "science of math".
A much needed and welcomed statement.
This is leadership!
www.mathedleadership.org/wp-content/u...
I applaud your bold position statement on the pitfalls of the movement that calls itself the "science of math".
A much needed and welcomed statement.
This is leadership!
www.mathedleadership.org/wp-content/u...
www.mathedleadership.org
December 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
@mathedleaders.bsky.social :
I applaud your bold position statement on the pitfalls of the movement that calls itself the "science of math".
A much needed and welcomed statement.
This is leadership!
www.mathedleadership.org/wp-content/u...
I applaud your bold position statement on the pitfalls of the movement that calls itself the "science of math".
A much needed and welcomed statement.
This is leadership!
www.mathedleadership.org/wp-content/u...
Over 1,100 educators have already signed up for today's webinar with @ExemplarsK12, hosted by @edwebnet.
It starts at 4pm EST.
Register now to join us live or to watch the recording later!
home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
It starts at 4pm EST.
Register now to join us live or to watch the recording later!
home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
The Brain Science Behind Math Success: How Emotion and Relevance Drive Deeper Learning - edWeb
Uncover the inseparable connection between emotion and cognition in math learning in this interactive edWebinar.
home.edweb.net
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Over 1,100 educators have already signed up for today's webinar with @ExemplarsK12, hosted by @edwebnet.
It starts at 4pm EST.
Register now to join us live or to watch the recording later!
home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
It starts at 4pm EST.
Register now to join us live or to watch the recording later!
home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
Almost 6,000 educators have registered for my session today at the FREE VIRTUAL Make Math Moments Summit.
It's not too late to register. I'm speaking at 1:30pm PST.
summit.makemathmoments.com?ac=iCboH67o&...
It's not too late to register. I'm speaking at 1:30pm PST.
summit.makemathmoments.com?ac=iCboH67o&...
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Almost 6,000 educators have registered for my session today at the FREE VIRTUAL Make Math Moments Summit.
It's not too late to register. I'm speaking at 1:30pm PST.
summit.makemathmoments.com?ac=iCboH67o&...
It's not too late to register. I'm speaking at 1:30pm PST.
summit.makemathmoments.com?ac=iCboH67o&...
Math Teachers:
This weekend I'm speaking at the Make Math Moments FREE Virtual Summit.
FREE PD from your couch. I'll be speaking on the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register for my session here: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=CyXm44K5
This weekend I'm speaking at the Make Math Moments FREE Virtual Summit.
FREE PD from your couch. I'll be speaking on the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register for my session here: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=CyXm44K5
November 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Math Teachers:
This weekend I'm speaking at the Make Math Moments FREE Virtual Summit.
FREE PD from your couch. I'll be speaking on the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register for my session here: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=CyXm44K5
This weekend I'm speaking at the Make Math Moments FREE Virtual Summit.
FREE PD from your couch. I'll be speaking on the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register for my session here: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=CyXm44K5
Reposted by Liesl McConchie
So excited to get @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social's new book!
Happy to curl up on this snowy day and start reading!
@corwinpress.bsky.social
Happy to curl up on this snowy day and start reading!
@corwinpress.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
So excited to get @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social's new book!
Happy to curl up on this snowy day and start reading!
@corwinpress.bsky.social
Happy to curl up on this snowy day and start reading!
@corwinpress.bsky.social
🗓️Mark Your Calendar🗓️
This FREE 1-hour webinar is going to full of fresh new insights on how emotion and relevance drive deeper learning in our math classrooms.
Pumped to be partnering with my friends at @ExemplarsK12 for this impactful PD.
Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
This FREE 1-hour webinar is going to full of fresh new insights on how emotion and relevance drive deeper learning in our math classrooms.
Pumped to be partnering with my friends at @ExemplarsK12 for this impactful PD.
Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
The Brain Science Behind Math Success: How Emotion and Relevance Drive Deeper Learning - edWeb
Uncover the inseparable connection between emotion and cognition in math learning in this interactive edWebinar.
home.edweb.net
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
🗓️Mark Your Calendar🗓️
This FREE 1-hour webinar is going to full of fresh new insights on how emotion and relevance drive deeper learning in our math classrooms.
Pumped to be partnering with my friends at @ExemplarsK12 for this impactful PD.
Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
This FREE 1-hour webinar is going to full of fresh new insights on how emotion and relevance drive deeper learning in our math classrooms.
Pumped to be partnering with my friends at @ExemplarsK12 for this impactful PD.
Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/math...
Starting in 1 hour!!
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Starting in 1 hour!!
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
Packing for CMC-South.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Packing for CMC-South.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
I’m seriously considering crimping my hair for this session.
(Yes, I own a crimper!)
(Yes, I own a crimper!)
Ok - math friends.
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I’m seriously considering crimping my hair for this session.
(Yes, I own a crimper!)
(Yes, I own a crimper!)
Kids learn early on how to play the game called school.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Kids learn early on how to play the game called school.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
Ok - math friends.
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
November 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Ok - math friends.
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
Heading to Massachusetts this week to speak to amazing educators in the area about how to help our students build a positive relationship with math.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Heading to Massachusetts this week to speak to amazing educators in the area about how to help our students build a positive relationship with math.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
Yesterday we went to a Halloween party.
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
October 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Yesterday we went to a Halloween party.
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
Who is staying till the end of #NCTMATL25?
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
October 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Who is staying till the end of #NCTMATL25?
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
Who’s planning to stop by the Corwin booth tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon for a super fun book signing session?
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
October 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Who’s planning to stop by the Corwin booth tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon for a super fun book signing session?
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
I’m SO excited to share these with education leaders today at my session at #ncsm25 this afternoon at 2:45.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I’m SO excited to share these with education leaders today at my session at #ncsm25 this afternoon at 2:45.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
Happening tomorrow!!
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Happening tomorrow!!
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
7 presentations in 7 weeks.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
October 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
7 presentations in 7 weeks.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
🗓️Mark Your Calendar 🗓️
Wednesday, October 8 at 4pm PT
I'll be leading A FREE 1-hr webinar on the topic of my latest book - the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register here: www.corwin.com/events/webin...
@corwinpress.bsky.social
Wednesday, October 8 at 4pm PT
I'll be leading A FREE 1-hr webinar on the topic of my latest book - the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register here: www.corwin.com/events/webin...
@corwinpress.bsky.social
A Brain Science Approach to Building a Positive Math Identity
A student’s emotional relationship with math is foundational to their cognitive relationship with math. When it comes to fostering a positive ma...
www.corwin.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
🗓️Mark Your Calendar 🗓️
Wednesday, October 8 at 4pm PT
I'll be leading A FREE 1-hr webinar on the topic of my latest book - the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register here: www.corwin.com/events/webin...
@corwinpress.bsky.social
Wednesday, October 8 at 4pm PT
I'll be leading A FREE 1-hr webinar on the topic of my latest book - the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register here: www.corwin.com/events/webin...
@corwinpress.bsky.social