Meet the Team
Our Math Festival presenters are WONDERFUL! Each has had a full career as a classroom teacher and teacher-leader. Together we have hosted over 1000 successful student and family Math Festivals. One of these presenters will work with you to thoroughly plan your event, and when your Math Festival date rolls around, your presenter will set up and lead your event!
Paul Giganti
Founder & Owner
Paul is retired K–8 California teacher and was Director of the Bay Area Mathematics Project at UC Berkeley. Paul created the California Math Festival Program and is also the author of several Children’s literature books with mathematics themes.
Barbara Jones
Presenter
Barbara is an educator with experience teaching K–12 students with a passion for inspiring students to explore the wonders of mathematics. She serves as an adjunct professor supporting and teaching aspiring math teachers.
Bruce Grip
Presenter
Bruce, a retired math teacher, continues to support teachers with presentations, committee work, and as a university field faculty advisor. He has served on the CA Academic Content Standards Commission and the Math Framework Committee, and is currently CMC State Treasurer.
Cindy McCann
Presenter
Kim Stiewig
Presenter
Kim is a K-8 teacher in a California urban school district. She has also worked with Marilyn Burns, been a master teacher for San Francisco State, coached teachers through BTSA, and presented math workshops for teachers.
Jeannie Toshima
Presenter
Jeannie is a retired California teacher and LA County Office of Education staff developer. Jeannie has boundless energy; besides conducting Math Festivals, Jeannie is very active in the California Mathematics Council.