I'm a math teacher and have over 1 million followers on TikTok. I help kids and parents make math more fun.
Deidre Kelly is teaching kids math on TikTok.
Courtesy of Deidre Kelly
- Deidre Kelly is a mom of three and has taught 6th-grade math for 14 years.
- She turned to TikTok to keep her students engaged during remote learning.
- Now, she has more than 1 million followers, many of whom are parents.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Deidre Kelly. It has been edited for length and clarity.
This is my 14th year teaching sixth-grade math, and I enjoy it just as much as I did when I started.