Dan Finkel is a nationally recognized mathematics educator, speaker, and founder of Math for Love, an organization dedicated to transforming how math is taught and learned. With a Ph.D. in mathematics and a passion for inspiring joyful, creative engagement with math, Dan has worked with educators, students, and parents across the country to promote deeper mathematical thinking. His TED Talk, "Five Principles of Extraordinary Math Teaching," has reached millions of viewers, and his math games and curriculum are used in classrooms nationwide. Dan believes that math is not just a subject to be learned, but a playful, powerful way of seeing the world—and he's on a mission to help everyone experience the beauty and brilliance of mathematical thinking.