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Asset-Based Teaching

Empowering Educators, Elevating Student Success

An asset-based approach to education begins by recognizing and building upon students' existing knowledge, experiences, and strengths. Instead of focusing on gaps, this method fosters inclusive learning environments where every student can contribute meaningfully and develop confidence in their abilities.

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Joleigh Honey’s Asset-Based Teaching equips educators with practical strategies, resources, and insights to transform their classrooms into spaces of engagement, collaboration, and student-driven learning.

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What is Asset-Based Teaching?

 

An asset-based perspective on math education means starting with what students already know instead of focusing on what’s missing. By recognizing and leveraging what students bring to the classroom, educators can:

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  • Enhance student thinking and reasoning skills​

  • Create inclusive and engaging learning environments​

  • Foster student confidence, participation, and success​​

Transform Your Classroom Today

 

Asset-based teaching is more than a methodology—it’s a mindset that empowers students and educators alike. By focusing on strengths, fostering inclusivity, and embracing student contributions, we can create classrooms where all learners thrive.

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  • Coaching to increase content and pedagogical knowledge

  • Uncover and utilize educator and student assets to bring joy and success to your classrooms

  • Shifting to asset perspectives 

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Interested in consulting, coaching, professional learning, or having Joleigh speak at your event? Scroll down and fill out the form below to get in touch—we’d love to hear from you!​​

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Contact Joleigh Honey at joleigh@jhoneymath.com

 

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Featured Resources:

– Transform Your Career Through Assets – Corwin blog by Joleigh Honey
– Asset-Based Teaching in Math Class – Room to Grow Podcast
– NCTM Notice & Wonder Tool – Visual reasoning prompts
– Building Identity in Math – MTLT journal article
– Equity in K–12 STEM – National Academies report
– Building Asset-Based Environments – Blog by Dr. Jessica Hunt
– 4 Assets to Transform Your Life – Corwin Connect
– CCTM Webinars – Professional learning series
– JHoneyMath Book – Practical tools for educators

Testimonials

Katey Arrington

NCSM President and Director of Strategic Initiatives, Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin

"Working with Joleigh Honey is a pleasure. Her deep knowledge of current education issues and contexts, combined with her thoughtful, collaborative approach, makes her an invaluable asset. Joleigh’s dedication to excellence and inclusion for all students and educators shines through in every project. I highly recommend her for her expertise and commitment to equitable outcomes."
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