In this episode, Cole teams up with Jon Orr, co-founder of Make Math Moments, for an inspiring discussion on how to transform math education for young learners. They dive into Cole's new book, Daphne Draws Data, and explore how storytelling and visual data can empower children to approach math with curiosity and confidence. Cole and Jon share personal stories and professional insights on why sparking interest in math early is crucial. They also provide practical advice on integrating data visualization into classroom activities to make math both meaningful and engaging for kids. Whether you're an educator, parent, or data enthusiast, this episode offers a fresh perspective on teaching math in a way that sticks.

Listening time 24:41 | related links:

Related Links:

• Daphne Draws Data Official Site

• Register for the Make Math Moments Virtual Conference (Nov. 15-17)

• Make Math Moments That Matter Podcast

• Join our Daphne Draws Data Educator Community

In this special episode, Cole unveils her new children's book, "Daphne Draws Data," a vibrant adventure aimed at making data, numbers and graphs accessible to young minds. Inspired by her own children's curiosity, Cole discusses the importance of introducing data literacy early through storytelling, illustrated by the talented John Skewes. Join Cole as she shares insights into creating the book, its enchanting characters, and how Daphne the dragon helps her friends solve problems using data. Discover how you can help ignite a passion for data in the next generation and hear a sample of the audio book!

Related Links:

• Daphne Draws Data Official Site

• Order on Amazon

• Listen to the Audiobook

• Daphne Draws Data Resources for Parents

• Sign up for the Daphne Mailing List

• Follow Daphne on Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest

Cole sits down with Steve Glynn in an episode recorded for the Experience Milwaukee podcast that we’ve recast here. Tune in to hear about Cole’s path, books, and…scotch?! The pair dive into Cole’s new children’s book, Daphne Draws Data: A storytelling with data adventure, talk about life in Wisconsin, and more.

Listening time 23:45 | related links:

• Order Cole’s new book!

• Experience Milwaukee podcast

• Book: storytelling with data: a data visualization guide for business professionals

• Book: storytelling with data: let’s practice!

• Book: storytelling with you: plan, create, and deliver a stellar presentation

• Upcoming events: DaphneDrawsData.com/events

• Upcoming masterclass & more: storytellingwithdata.com/workshops