When I began my first year as an Amplify Desmos Math High School Professional Learning Specialist , I knew the experience would challenge me to grow as a facilitator and mathematics educator. What I did not fully anticipate was how much learning would happen before I my launch first session with teachers. This post has been a bit delayed, but I am excited to share my experience from year one as an Amplify PLS. Looking back, one of my biggest takeaways is that becoming an effective Professional Learning Specialist is not simply about knowing the curriculum or being comfortable presenting. It is about understanding the mathematics deeply, experiencing the curriculum as a learner, building relationships, engaging in intellectual prep , listening carefully, practicing, receiving feedback, and continually refining your craft. Although I ultimately delivered only one professional learning session during my first year, at the end of August , I grew tremendously throughout the experience. That...