SUSAN MERCER, currently an intermediate math
curriculum specialist for nine middle schools in Santa
Ana, has spent the last fourteen years teaching,
presenting, writing, and developing math resources
specifically designed for English Language Learners,
special education and low math skill students in grades
5 through 8. She has presented at National, State,
and Regional math conferences, and has conducted
numerous site-specific professional development
seminars for the teachers she serves. Born and raised
in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Susan received her BS in
Computer and Information Science from the University
of Buenos Aires. She moved to California to work on
her Masters in Education and teaching credential at
Chapman University.