During this session, The speaker will share observations on how education—particularly STEM and mathematics instruction—has evolved in recent years, the challenges students and families face today, and the critical decisions parents must navigate as educational expectations continue to change. The seminar will also include an open discussion and question-and-answer portion, drawing on the speaker’s experiences as a classroom teacher, a curriculum writer, and as an Assistant Principal at a highly competitive and high-achieving high school in the Bay Area. The goal is to provide both practical insight and an honest perspective grounded in real classroom and leadership experience.