{"podcast":{"title":"Blue Glasses Math","slug":"blue-glasses-math-6801549","podcast_index_feed_id":6801549,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/dd8db854/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.blueglassesmath.org","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37070525/37070525-1755708114517-9995ff32be5bc.jpg","author":"Pamela Brett","episode_count":70,"summary":"Honest conversations about the messy, emotional side of learning and teaching math. You will learn how to navigate the complex interactions that show up in math classes, understand the impact of beliefs and emotions on student engagement, and discover strategies to foster a classroom where every student sees themselves as a math person.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-glasses-math-6801549"},"episode":{"title":"058 | The Accidental Math Teacher's Journey with Alison Mello | January 21, 2026","slug":"058-the-accidental-math-teacher-s-journey-with-alison-mello-january-21-2026","published_at":"2026-01-21T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-glasses-math-6801549/058-the-accidental-math-teacher-s-journey-with-alison-mello-january-21-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-glasses-math-6801549","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueglassesmath/episodes/058--The-Accidental-Math-Teachers-Journey-with-Alison-Mello--January-21--2026-e3dshc4","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/dd8db854/podcast/play/114230084/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2F416414725-44100-2-bab55a601a199.m4a","summary":"In this episode of the Blue Glasses Math podcast, Pam Brett and Alison Mello discuss the influence of self-perception on math teaching and learning. They explore Alison's journey as an 'accidental math teacher,' the importance of vulnerability in education, and the need for a supportive math environment. The conversation emphasizes the significance of using visuals and manipulatives in teaching, creating engaging contexts for students, and fostering hope within the math education community. They also highlight the upcoming conference aimed at celebrating and empowering teachers. Connect with Pam: @BlueGlassesMath https://www.blueglassesmath.org/ Connect with Allison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-j-mello-ed-d-2b326960/ @alisonmellomathconsulting @alisonmellomath","meta_description":"In this episode of the Blue Glasses Math podcast, Pam Brett and Alison Mello discuss the influence of self-perception on math teaching and learning. They…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2261,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/blue-glasses-math-6801549/episodes/058-the-accidental-math-teacher-s-journey-with-alison-mello-january-21-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-glasses-math-6801549/058-the-accidental-math-teacher-s-journey-with-alison-mello-january-21-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}