Presenters: Caycee Sledge has a BA in Computer Science and Mathematics and an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction. Caycee taught middle school technology and mathematics for five years in CPS. She transitioned out of the classroom two years ago to work with the Network of Alternative Schools. Currently, she is an Instructional Support Lead for the Network. She supports principals and teacher leaders in continuously improving their practice in order to meet the needs of all their students in uniquely challenging schools.
Rickey Murff is a Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM) Education High School Specialist for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) within the Office of Teaching and Learning, in which he helps to support over 150 high schools. Over his 34 years in education Rickey has taught 7th – 12th grade mathematics in both public and private schools across the city of Chicago. Rickey began his career at Whitney Young High School where he taught a variety of subjects, from algebra to pre-calculus. Rickey was a classroom teacher for 22 years, when he was offered a position as an instructional coach for CPS Intervention Team. He held that position for two years before moving on to the Office of Math and Science as a High School Mathematics Facilitator; after which he served as the curriculum lead for CPS with Carnegie Learning Inc. Rickey Holds a Bachelors’ of Science Degree in Mathematics from Chicago State University and a Masters’ of Science in Educational Leadership from Lewis University. Rickey is a member of a few professional organizations such as National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM), Benjamin Banneker Association, etc. Outside of work Rickey enjoys spending time with his wife, and his grandchildren. Rickey also enjoys playing tennis and bowling.
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