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059 | Making Math Beautiful, One Tile at a Time with Alex Romero | Jan 29, 2026

In this engaging conversation, Alex Romero shares his journey in math education, influenced by his family's background in mathematics. He discusses the development of Tile Farm, a platform designed to make math beautiful and enjoyable for learners of all ages. The conversation explores the importance of joy in math education, the role of family in fostering a positive math environment, and the innovative features of Tile Farm that encourage creativity and engagement in math learning. Alex emphasizes the need for a cultural shift in math education, where asking questions is celebrated and learning is a joyful experience. 00:00 Introduction and First Impressions 03:12 Alex's Math Journey and Influences 06:04 The Role of Family in Math Education 08:35 The Birth of Tile Farm 11:10 Creating Beautiful Math Experiences 13:56 Tile Farm's Educational Impact 16:36 Engaging with the Community 19:12 The Future of Tile Farm 24:51 The Light Bulb Moment: New Jersey's Historical Significance 25:38 Exploring Patterns: A Deep Dive into Geometry 27:42 Interactive Learning: Engaging with Tile Farm Studio 29:40 Daily Visual Math Prompts: Encouraging Inquiry 30:45 Numeracy Content: Analyzing Patterns for Deeper Understanding 35:44 Creating a Safe Space for Questions in Math 38:48 Transforming Beliefs About Math: Joy and Engagement 42:41 Hope for the Future: Shifting Paradigms in Math Education 44:15 The Perspective of Being a Math Person Connect with Pam: insta: @BlueGlassesMath bluesky: @pambrett.bsky.social linkedin:   / pamela-brett-23b56675   website: https://www.blueglassesmath.org/ Connect with Alex: insta: @tilefarm @tilefarmer bluesky: @tilefarmer website: https://tilefarm.com/