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Change the Math Narrative • Build on Strengths • Grow Impact
Change the Math Narrative • Build on Strengths • Grow Impact
Rooted in a passion for rigorous, joyful, and equitable math for every learner, we founded Dina Mendola Consulting, LLC in 2021 to partner with schools and districts and turn research into daily practice that lasts. Through national partnerships and sustained coaching, we co-design a coherent blend of coaching, professional learning, leadership development, and system design, grounded in your goals and data. We collaborate with teams to center student thinking, build on strengths, and align instruction, leadership, and supports so grade-level math becomes a daily reality.
Led by Dina Mendola (30+ years), our work nurtures positive math identities for students and adults, deepening understanding, strengthening fluency, connecting ideas across representations, and advancing reasoning and problem solving.
2,000+ educators • 1,300+ leaders • 30+ states • U.S. & global
Testimonials
Testimonials
I had the pleasure of partnering with Dina for over four years on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Tiered Math Academy. Dina's deep content expertise and strategic thinking were key to the project's success. Dina can work at all levels of the system - from coaching classroom teachers to leading district wide strategic planning, she is truly unique in her ability to think both instructionally and systemically. We saw meaningful math outcomes for students due to Dina's leadership on this project. And consistently, year after year, Dina’s flexibility and subject matter knowledge earned glowing feedback from everyone she supported. She is a trusted partner who brings clarity, compassion, and results. I would highly recommend working with Dina to any school, district, or state agency.
Andrea Ricotta - Andrea Ricotta Consulting
Formally Senior Strategist at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Dina for over five years, and her knowledge and expertise in mathematics instruction and pedagogy are truly second to none. Dina has a remarkable ability to meet teachers exactly where they are and guide them toward meaningful next steps in their instructional practice. She skillfully customizes and pivots her support to meet the unique needs of every team she works with, ensuring that professional learning is both relevant and impactful. Dina has been instrumental in helping us create a multitiered system of supports for our math programming, fostering coherence and consistency. Her leadership has elevated instructional practices and strengthened our collective capacity to meet the needs of all learners.
What sets Dina apart is how deeply her work is grounded in research and in understanding how students actually experience and respond to mathematics instruction. She brings together unmatched content expertise, strong instructional knowledge, and a genuine, authentic connection with educators. Dina is the rare consultant who not only knows the “what” and “why” of great math teaching, but also the “how” to help teachers bring it to life in their classrooms.
Monika Summer - Assistant Director of Learning, Teaching, and Equity - Shakopee Public Schools
Working with Dina over the past 10 years has been an absolute privilege. In an educational climate often driven by urgency, Dina consistently creates space for thoughtful, responsive decision-making. Her deep expertise in numeracy—grounded in a clear understanding of foundational concepts and developmental progressions—is evident in every interaction.
What truly sets Dina apart is her ability to share that expertise in ways that foster trust, safety, and authentic connection. She listens with intention and collaborates with a clear focus on both the big picture and the small but essential details. Whether she's supporting instruction in the classroom or facilitating professional learning, Dina empowers educators and students alike to develop positive math identities. She is an exceptional partner in learning.
Amy Chang - Building Thinking Classrooms Official Team Member
Dina designs impactful courses, provides critical support to schools, and delivers engaging presentations at conferences. As a dynamic facilitator of learning, she consistently makes a meaningful impact—whether presenting to large audiences, collaborating with leadership teams, or coaching teachers across all levels.
A distinguishing strength is her ability to cultivate strong, authentic relationships with colleagues, fostering an environment where teachers feel supported and empowered. Teachers value her collaborative approach, while principals deeply appreciate the guidance and expertise she brings to their communities.
Dina is especially recognized for her commitment to equity and for ensuring that all students have access to high-quality mathematics instruction. She possesses a deep understanding of the multiple layers of the educational system that influence teacher practice, allowing her to design solutions that are both practical and sustainable. For these reasons, I give my highest recommendation of Dina—her leadership, vision, and impact consistently strengthen schools and inspire lasting change.
Marria Carrington - Director of Mathematics Leadership Programs at Mount Holyoke College
I consider myself beyond fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from Dina over the course of the past four years. I was connected to Dina through the Massachusetts Tiered Multi Systems of Support grant. During this time, she has served as a coordinator who always brought our district’s focus back to what was best for student learning, an educator who created a culture of risk-taking and authentic connections to the content among her adult learners, and a coach who effortlessly provided comfort and forward momentum in their learning simultaneously. Dina’s love of math is contagious, and her passion for providing paths for students to deepen their conceptual understanding through her work is hard to find. Dina’s biggest attribute is who she is at the core: trustworthy, caring, informed, dedicated. Dina would make a positive impact on any individual, school, or district lucky to work with and learn from her.
Veronica Hirst - Math Leader and Interventionist, Gill Montague School District
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