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

About this episode

Alex Romero discusses his journey in math education and the development of Tile Farm to make math beautiful and enjoyable.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Pamela Brett

Guest: Alex Romero

Topics covered

• math education
• joy in learning
• Tile Farm
• family influence
• cultural shift in math

Keywords

• math education
• Tile Farm
• joy in math
• family influence
• creative learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tile Farm

Places: New Jersey

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