{"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":"059 | Making Math Beautiful, One Tile at a Time with Alex Romero | Jan 29, 2026","slug":"059-making-math-beautiful-one-tile-at-a-time-with-alex-romero-jan-29-2026","published_at":"2026-01-30T00:12:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-glasses-math-6801549/059-making-math-beautiful-one-tile-at-a-time-with-alex-romero-jan-29-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-glasses-math-6801549","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueglassesmath/episodes/059--Making-Math-Beautiful--One-Tile-at-a-Time-with-Alex-Romero--Jan-29--2026-e3ecmb8","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/dd8db854/podcast/play/114759464/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-30%2F417108673-44100-2-e331717519e39.m4a","summary":"In this engaging conversation, Alex Romero shares his journey in math education, influenced by his family's background in mathematics. He discusses the development of Tile Farm, a platform designed to make math beautiful and enjoyable for learners of all ages. The conversation explores the importance of joy in math education, the role of family in fostering a positive math environment, and the innovative features of Tile Farm that encourage creativity and engagement in math learning. Alex emphasizes the need for a cultural shift in math education, where asking questions is celebrated and learning is a joyful experience. 00:00 Introduction and First Impressions 03:12 Alex's Math Journey and Influences 06:04 The Role of Family in Math Education 08:35 The Birth of Tile Farm 11:10 Creating Beautiful Math Experiences 13:56 Tile Farm's Educational Impact 16:36 Engaging with the Community 19:12 The Future of Tile Farm 24:51 The Light Bulb Moment: New Jersey's Historical Significance 25:38 Exploring Patterns: A Deep Dive into Geometry 27:42 Interactive Learning: Engaging with Tile Farm Studio 29:40 Daily Visual Math Prompts: Encouraging Inquiry 30:45 Numeracy Content: Analyzing Patterns for Deeper Understanding 35:44 Creating a Safe Space for Questions in Math 38:48 Transforming Beliefs About Math: Joy and Engagement 42:41 Hope for the Future: Shifting Paradigms in Math Education 44:15 The Perspective of Being a Math Person Connect with Pam: insta: @BlueGlassesMath bluesky: @pambrett.bsky.social linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-brett-23b56675/ website: https://www.blueglassesmath.org/ Connect with Alex: insta: @tilefarm @tilefarmer bluesky: @tilefarmer website: https://tilefarm.com/","meta_description":"In this engaging conversation, Alex Romero shares his journey in math education, influenced by his family's background in mathematics. He discusses the de…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2671,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/blue-glasses-math-6801549/episodes/059-making-math-beautiful-one-tile-at-a-time-with-alex-romero-jan-29-2026/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-6801549/059-making-math-beautiful-one-tile-at-a-time-with-alex-romero-jan-29-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}