Angela Ratermann (Fowler) is a Math Instructional Coach at Grassy Creek Elementary School in Greenwood, Indiana. She earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Ball State University and spent 10 years in the classroom as an elementary educator, where she developed a passion for making math come alive for students. Her teaching centers on helping students deeply understand—and genuinely enjoy—mathematics. Now, as an instructional coach, her mission is to inspire educators to cultivate a love of math instruction while impacting all students across her school.
She has worked hard to build strong connections with families over the years, sharing student progress and offering strategies for supporting learning at home, including hosting a math night to introduce the new curriculum. Ratermann is in her 5th year of being a lead coach for her school's Girls on the Run club, which encompasses building confidence in young girls while promoting the importance of physical activity. She also co-chairs the school’s “Riley Week” fundraiser, raising funds for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN.
Angela was honored with the prestigious Milken Educator Award in 2022 and remains an active leader in the Indiana Milken Educator Network. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) as the Elementary School South Representative and also chairs the annual ICTM Conference.
Fowler earned a bachelor’s in elementary education with a concentration in mathematics in 2015 from Ball State University.
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2015 B.S., Elementary Education, Ball State University
