Speaking Bio –
Alison Meredith
Alison Meredith is an educator, homeschool mom, and author who helps parents and teachers make math feel less overwhelming and more accessible. Drawing from years in the classroom, homeschooling her seven children, and mentoring families, she offers practical ways to build confidence, curiosity, and calm in everyday learning.
She is the founder of PiDayParty.org, a movement that helps families and schools celebrate math with hands-on games, real-life applications, and simple activities that spark meaningful conversations. Her book, I Hate Math!, equips parents with encouragement and tools they can use right away—even if they don’t feel confident with math themselves.
Alison is a guest on parenting and education podcasts where she shares real-world stories, research-aware insights, and simple strategies families can use at home to reduce stress around learning.
Topics Alison Speaks On
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Helping kids move from “I hate math” to “I can do this”
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Supporting stressed or anxious learners with calm, confidence-building routines
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How parents can guide math learning without feeling like they have to “be the teacher”
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Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking in everyday family life
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Practical ways to make math hands-on, meaningful, and manageable
