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CEO of Zearn & Math Mind author

Shalinee Sharma

Shalinee Sharma helps organizations build math confidence and dismantle limiting beliefs about ability. CEO of Zearn (reaching 1 in 4 US elementary students) and bestselling author of Math Mind, she delivers research-backed strategies on education innovation, growth mindset, and student achievement.

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Shalinee Sharma, Speaker | Zearn CEO & Author
Shalinee Sharma

Shalinee Sharma

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  • Nonprofit math education CEO and cofounder of Zearn
  • Bestselling author of Math Mind
  • Champion of math confidence for every child
Shalinee Sharma helps parents and educators understand why every child can develop strong math skills, challenging the widespread belief that math ability is an inborn trait. Sharma is the co-founder and CEO of Zearn, the nonprofit math program used by one in four elementary students in the United States. She is also the bestselling author of Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math, drawing on 14 years of research into how children learn mathematics. Her work is grounded in billions of data points collected through Zearn Math, giving her a rare view into where kids struggle and what actually helps them break through. Shalinee translates this research into a practical framework that both educators and families can apply immediately, replacing anxiety and avoidance with confidence and curiosity in young learners. Audiences walk away with a clear understanding of why the "math kids" myth persists and how to dismantle it, specific strategies for building mathematical confidence at home and in the classroom, and evidence-based approaches that have already reached millions of students across the country. Book Shalinee Sharma to give your audience the tools to unlock every child's mathematical potential.

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Shalinee brings 14 years of research and billions of student data points from Zearn to dismantle the myth that maths ability is fixed. Her framework translates directly into classroom practice and parent engagement strategies that build confidence in struggling learners.

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What is Shalinee Sharma's speaking style like?
Shalinee Sharma draws on 14 years of research and billions of data points from Zearn Math to present a practical framework for building mathematical confidence, translating evidence into strategies that educators and families can apply immediately.
What topics does Shalinee Sharma specialise in?
Shalinee Sharma speaks on dismantling the myth that maths ability is innate, building mathematical confidence in children, and evidence-based strategies for educators and families. She is co-founder and CEO of Zearn, a nonprofit maths programme used by one in four elementary students in the United States, and bestselling author of Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math, informed by 14 years of research and data from millions of learners.
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