Liesl McConchie
@lieslmcconchie.bsky.social
Educator - Speaker - Author - Brain & Math Nerd
I love helping educators understand how the brain naturally learns.
(For clean air advocacy: @liesl4cleanair.bsky.social)
I love helping educators understand how the brain naturally learns.
(For clean air advocacy: @liesl4cleanair.bsky.social)
Almost 6,000 educators have registered for my session today at the FREE VIRTUAL Make Math Moments Summit.
It's not too late to register. I'm speaking at 1:30pm PST.
summit.makemathmoments.com?ac=iCboH67o&...
It's not too late to register. I'm speaking at 1:30pm PST.
summit.makemathmoments.com?ac=iCboH67o&...
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Almost 6,000 educators have registered for my session today at the FREE VIRTUAL Make Math Moments Summit.
It's not too late to register. I'm speaking at 1:30pm PST.
summit.makemathmoments.com?ac=iCboH67o&...
It's not too late to register. I'm speaking at 1:30pm PST.
summit.makemathmoments.com?ac=iCboH67o&...
Math Teachers:
This weekend I'm speaking at the Make Math Moments FREE Virtual Summit.
FREE PD from your couch. I'll be speaking on the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register for my session here: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=CyXm44K5
This weekend I'm speaking at the Make Math Moments FREE Virtual Summit.
FREE PD from your couch. I'll be speaking on the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register for my session here: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=CyXm44K5
November 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Math Teachers:
This weekend I'm speaking at the Make Math Moments FREE Virtual Summit.
FREE PD from your couch. I'll be speaking on the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register for my session here: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=CyXm44K5
This weekend I'm speaking at the Make Math Moments FREE Virtual Summit.
FREE PD from your couch. I'll be speaking on the brain science of building a positive math identity.
Register for my session here: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=CyXm44K5
Starting in 1 hour!!
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Starting in 1 hour!!
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
3 Brain 🧠 Lessons from MTV.
Come ready to party.
Leave with tons of new knowledge and strategies.
Primrose D. 10:30am
@CAMathCouncil #cmcs2025
Packing for CMC-South.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Packing for CMC-South.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
✅ LEGO brain
✅ Neon orange fanny pack
✅ Hair crimper
All the essentials.
Join me on Friday at 10:30 for an interactive session on what MTV can teach us about how the brain learns math.
Kids learn early on how to play the game called school.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Kids learn early on how to play the game called school.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
What if, instead, schools learned how to play the game called kids.
A student-centered approach to learning.
Ok - math friends.
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
November 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Ok - math friends.
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
This session is going to be SOOOOOOO fun.
We'll be analyzing all the brain science that comes out of old-school MTV.
The learning will be huge.
The joy will be off the charts.
Friday at 10:30. Bring your 80s vibe!
Heading to Massachusetts this week to speak to amazing educators in the area about how to help our students build a positive relationship with math.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Heading to Massachusetts this week to speak to amazing educators in the area about how to help our students build a positive relationship with math.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
Bringing books, swag, and my passion for helping kids.
Yesterday we went to a Halloween party.
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
October 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Yesterday we went to a Halloween party.
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
This morning I woke up to my kids independently working on graphing their candy distribution.
My kids sure know how to make my day! ❤️❤️
Who is staying till the end of #NCTMATL25?
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
October 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Who is staying till the end of #NCTMATL25?
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
Let’s close this place down together tomorrow!!
I’ve got tons of swag to give away at my session, including my new book!
11am in A301. The Brain Science of Building a Positive Math Identity.
Who’s planning to stop by the Corwin booth tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon for a super fun book signing session?
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
October 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Who’s planning to stop by the Corwin booth tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon for a super fun book signing session?
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
3 amazing books by 3 amazing authors @peterliljedahl.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social
I have special swag for anyone who stops by.
#NCTMATL25 #NCTM2025
I’m SO excited to share these with education leaders today at my session at #ncsm25 this afternoon at 2:45.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I’m SO excited to share these with education leaders today at my session at #ncsm25 this afternoon at 2:45.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
We’ll be talking about how to center students’ math identity in your intervention efforts.
Join us downstairs in Int’l B.
Happening tomorrow!!
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Happening tomorrow!!
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
7 presentations in 7 weeks.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
October 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
7 presentations in 7 weeks.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
Where will I see you?
Drop a comment if you'll be at any of these events, or if you want more info.
IT’S HERE!
IT’S HERE!!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
The only thing I love more than the beautiful cover is the beauty of what’s possible for students when we embrace the content inside.
@corwinpress.bsky.social
lieslmcconchie.com/books
IT’S HERE!!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
The only thing I love more than the beautiful cover is the beauty of what’s possible for students when we embrace the content inside.
@corwinpress.bsky.social
lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
IT’S HERE!
IT’S HERE!!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
The only thing I love more than the beautiful cover is the beauty of what’s possible for students when we embrace the content inside.
@corwinpress.bsky.social
lieslmcconchie.com/books
IT’S HERE!!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
The only thing I love more than the beautiful cover is the beauty of what’s possible for students when we embrace the content inside.
@corwinpress.bsky.social
lieslmcconchie.com/books
Listen to what @peterliljedahl.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
"This book is a must read for any math teacher who takes seriously the emotional well-being of their students.”
- Peter Liljedahl
Grab yours today: lieslmcconchie.com/books
"This book is a must read for any math teacher who takes seriously the emotional well-being of their students.”
- Peter Liljedahl
Grab yours today: lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Listen to what @peterliljedahl.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
"This book is a must read for any math teacher who takes seriously the emotional well-being of their students.”
- Peter Liljedahl
Grab yours today: lieslmcconchie.com/books
"This book is a must read for any math teacher who takes seriously the emotional well-being of their students.”
- Peter Liljedahl
Grab yours today: lieslmcconchie.com/books
Making brain science accessible for educators is what I aim to do.
That @crystalmwatson.bsky.social acknowledges that here means the world to me.
Grab your copy of Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach today for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
That @crystalmwatson.bsky.social acknowledges that here means the world to me.
Grab your copy of Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach today for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Making brain science accessible for educators is what I aim to do.
That @crystalmwatson.bsky.social acknowledges that here means the world to me.
Grab your copy of Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach today for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
That @crystalmwatson.bsky.social acknowledges that here means the world to me.
Grab your copy of Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach today for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
This. Is. The. Week!!
Listen to what @joboaler.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
It's being released THIS WEEK. Grab a copy for 20% off now: lieslmcconchie.com/books
Listen to what @joboaler.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
It's being released THIS WEEK. Grab a copy for 20% off now: lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This. Is. The. Week!!
Listen to what @joboaler.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
It's being released THIS WEEK. Grab a copy for 20% off now: lieslmcconchie.com/books
Listen to what @joboaler.bsky.social has to say about Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach.
It's being released THIS WEEK. Grab a copy for 20% off now: lieslmcconchie.com/books
"We cannot solve emotional problems with a purely cognitive approach."
My newest book (with solutions to students hating math) is coming out in less than 2 weeks.
Pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
My newest book (with solutions to students hating math) is coming out in less than 2 weeks.
Pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
September 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"We cannot solve emotional problems with a purely cognitive approach."
My newest book (with solutions to students hating math) is coming out in less than 2 weeks.
Pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
My newest book (with solutions to students hating math) is coming out in less than 2 weeks.
Pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
Her mom used to babysit me when I was a toddler. Now she is becoming a teacher and being assigned my articles to read.
I love getting these types of messages.
www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
I love getting these types of messages.
www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
September 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Her mom used to babysit me when I was a toddler. Now she is becoming a teacher and being assigned my articles to read.
I love getting these types of messages.
www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
I love getting these types of messages.
www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
Still working on the fine motor skills. 😂
September 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Still working on the fine motor skills. 😂
My littlest just finished reading all the Fly Guy books by Tedd Arnold. 🎉
We celebrated by making chocolate (and peanut butter) Fly Guys! 😋
Set goals
Track progress
Celebrate
Repeat
Building strong habits for reading and life! 💪🏼
We celebrated by making chocolate (and peanut butter) Fly Guys! 😋
Set goals
Track progress
Celebrate
Repeat
Building strong habits for reading and life! 💪🏼
September 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My littlest just finished reading all the Fly Guy books by Tedd Arnold. 🎉
We celebrated by making chocolate (and peanut butter) Fly Guys! 😋
Set goals
Track progress
Celebrate
Repeat
Building strong habits for reading and life! 💪🏼
We celebrated by making chocolate (and peanut butter) Fly Guys! 😋
Set goals
Track progress
Celebrate
Repeat
Building strong habits for reading and life! 💪🏼
IT. IS. AT. THE. PRINTER!!!
My next book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach will be available in less than a month!
Pre-order now for a 20% off discount: lieslmcconchie.com/books
@CorwinPress
My next book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach will be available in less than a month!
Pre-order now for a 20% off discount: lieslmcconchie.com/books
@CorwinPress
August 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
IT. IS. AT. THE. PRINTER!!!
My next book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach will be available in less than a month!
Pre-order now for a 20% off discount: lieslmcconchie.com/books
@CorwinPress
My next book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach will be available in less than a month!
Pre-order now for a 20% off discount: lieslmcconchie.com/books
@CorwinPress
“I think it’s OK for school to be boring"
(hechingerreport.org/proof-points...)
For the record, I do NOT think it's OK for school to be boring. The research agrees.
Student boredom has an effect size of -0.49. That's a reverse impact on learning.
Solution: grassrootsworkshops.com/workshops/ho...
(hechingerreport.org/proof-points...)
For the record, I do NOT think it's OK for school to be boring. The research agrees.
Student boredom has an effect size of -0.49. That's a reverse impact on learning.
Solution: grassrootsworkshops.com/workshops/ho...
August 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“I think it’s OK for school to be boring"
(hechingerreport.org/proof-points...)
For the record, I do NOT think it's OK for school to be boring. The research agrees.
Student boredom has an effect size of -0.49. That's a reverse impact on learning.
Solution: grassrootsworkshops.com/workshops/ho...
(hechingerreport.org/proof-points...)
For the record, I do NOT think it's OK for school to be boring. The research agrees.
Student boredom has an effect size of -0.49. That's a reverse impact on learning.
Solution: grassrootsworkshops.com/workshops/ho...
“Readers read.
Writers write.
Mathers math!”
- Deborah Peart
How can we make our classrooms be a “Mather Overlook” to see math out in the world?
Writers write.
Mathers math!”
- Deborah Peart
How can we make our classrooms be a “Mather Overlook” to see math out in the world?
August 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
“Readers read.
Writers write.
Mathers math!”
- Deborah Peart
How can we make our classrooms be a “Mather Overlook” to see math out in the world?
Writers write.
Mathers math!”
- Deborah Peart
How can we make our classrooms be a “Mather Overlook” to see math out in the world?
I just submitted my FINAL edits for Building a Positive Math Identity! It is off to the printer!!
It's coming out in 5 weeks!!!! I am so excited.
You can pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
It's coming out in 5 weeks!!!! I am so excited.
You can pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
August 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I just submitted my FINAL edits for Building a Positive Math Identity! It is off to the printer!!
It's coming out in 5 weeks!!!! I am so excited.
You can pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books
It's coming out in 5 weeks!!!! I am so excited.
You can pre-order now for 20% off: lieslmcconchie.com/books