22 Apr 2026 - Aimee Hart & Devan Castellano - New Trier High School, District 203, Winnetka
Although there are some very cool classes called Geometry in Construction that build a house while learning geometry, we have focused on smaller projects tied to the Geometry curriculum at our school. Geometry, Design and Construction is offered at all levels and attracts a variety of students. We cover our traditional geometry curriculum, and students use the math they learn to design and build small and large projects. We will give an overview of the course, examples of the mathematics in action and how to choose projects when you have limited space and budget.
Aimee Hart began her teaching career 29 years ago. She has worked for both public and private schools in Chicago and at an international school in Rome, Italy. This is her 20 th year teaching math at New Trier High School. She has served on the board of the Metropolitan Math Club of Chicago and volunteers as a lead teacher for Math Circles of Chicago. Devan Castellano is a licensed architect and LEED AP with 25 years of experience in architecture. For the past seven years, she has taught Architecture and Urban Design, Engineering and Geometry, and Design and Construction in the Applied Arts department at New Trier High School, where she emphasizes community collaboration and real world engagement. Her background includes higher education teaching, research, and sustainability consulting, and she currently leads dual credit courses at New Trier while operating a small solo architecture practice.
All sessions will be held at Rockford University in the Faculty Dining Room (2nd Floor of Burpee Student Center). 5:30 - 6:15 PM Dinner ($10) 6:15 - 7:15 PM Session & Questions
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