Washington Wizards Bring NBA Math Hoops to DC Students

Wizards Bring Innovation To Learning For DC Students

Candi Waller | Oct 14, 2023

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The Washington Wizards announced that they have partnered with non-profit organization Learn Fresh to launch “Wizards Math Hoops” presented by KPMG LLP. Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. This engaging educational program aims to help students across the District excel in mathematics. Wizards Math Hoops is free of charge to educators for the 2023-24 school year.

“KPMG, in collaboration with The Washington Wizards and Monumental Sports and Entertainment, is proud to support the NBA's commitment to teaching fundamental math and social-emotional learning through the game of basketball,” said Tim Gillis, KPMG Washington Metro Area Office. “As a leading professional services firm, we are committed to empowering young minds and fostering a passion for learning. Through its sponsorship with Math Hoops, KPMG is dedicated to creating educational opportunities that inspire students to excel in mathematics and beyond, paving the way for a brighter future.”

The program, designed for students in fourth to eighth grade, will be a localized version of NBA Math Hoops and combines the excitement of basketball, the fundamentals of math and social-emotional learning to create a highly engaging and interactive experience for its students to improve students’ math proficiency, critical-thinking skills and overall academic confidence.

Wizards Math Hoops will provide educators with curriculum materials, interactive gameplay, digital resources, and ongoing support.

Educators across the D.C. area interested in learning more about the Wizards Math Hoops program can attend an upcoming training on Wednesday, October 18. To register for the upcoming training and learn more, please visit https://www.nba.com/wizards/mathhoops.

Published Oct 14, 2023

CANDI WALLER

Candi Waller also known as "CWall" is the Founder and CEO of CWall® Sports & Entertainment, President of the CWall Foundation, Inc, the Managing Publisher of the Fan Nation Inside the Wizards site, and President of Bowie Television. A native of Gorgeous Prince George's County, Maryland, Candi has been an authentic lover of all sports since her childhood. She was such a sports fan at an early age that she notes one of her favorite childhood shows as the legendary "George Michael Sports Machine". Candi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University, Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from The George Washington University and a certificate in Sports Industry Essentials from Columbia University. Prior to and during her work in the sports industry, Candi has established her identity as a results-driven, relationship building advocate and professional with extensive years of experience leading and implementing successful strategic change, communications, and stakeholder engagement programs across geographically dispersed organizations. She’s worked across Big Four and Government Trusted Advisor consulting firms such as IBM, Deloitte, and the MITRE Corporation. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Women in Sports & Events (WISE), the National Press Club (NPC), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce and is an ambassador for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In terms of what she likes to do for fun, that’s just it…anything that is considered fun, she’s all for it! She’s very close to her parents, brother, and sister, and has a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren.