Unlocking Student Success with Amanda VanDerHeyden

Jul 2, 2025 | The Professional Noticer

On this week’s episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes Dr. Amanda Vanderheyden — school psychologist, education policy advisor, thought leader, and founder of Spring Math.

Tune in to hear Amanda share why better instruction — not just more money — is the real key to improving education outcomes, and why all kids can learn math when given the right tools. Listen as she and Andy talk about her journey from early mental health work to influencing federal law, the story behind Spring Math’s success in classrooms across the U.S. and around the world, and what she’s learned about leadership, culture, and putting resources to work wisely.

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