NBA Math Hoops leverages the game of basketball and the NBA/WNBA brands to build fundamental math and social-emotional skills through a physical and digital basketball-themed board game, a curriculum, and a community program experience. Designed for students in grades 4-8, this free program develops students’ algebra readiness, while strengthening important skills including self-regulation and executive function. We have opportunities to challenge our early High School level students within the program. The NBA Math Hoops program is implemented in in-school, out-of-school, and home learning environments.
Through the training, educators will learn best practices for implementing the NBA Math Hoops game and curriculum, gain free access to the Learn Fresh program management platform and all program materials, and learn about opportunities to extend students’ learning through virtual and in-person community events. Educators will immediately gain access to all materials needed to begin implementing with students in their programs and classrooms.
Vannessa was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and has over a decade of experience in Positive Youth Development and Education Outreach. After attending Arizona State University to study Nonprofit Management, Vannessa focused on program development and implementation for Out-of-School Time programs.
As the Manager of Program Training and Support, Vannessa is dedicated to training and inspiring educators and youth development specialists nationwide, to engage today’s youth with high quality STEM & SEL programs. Vannessa enjoys providing direct support throughout the Learn Fresh Educator Experience and helping educators adapt Learn Fresh programs such as NBA Math Hoops, MLB Players STEM League, and STEM Goals to curate a specialized experience to meet the needs of the diverse students being served.