Alex Kajitani

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Alex Kajitani is an American middle school math teacher who was the 2009 California State Teacher of the Year. [1] He is the founder of Multiplication Nation, and is best known for creating widely used math rap songs as the "Rappin' Mathematician". [2] He is the author of Owning It (2014) and has delivered a TEDx talk on inspiring students. [3] He has been featured on Katie Couric's CBS News. [4]

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  1. "Alex Kajitani, California State Teacher of the Year 2009 - National Network of State Teachers of the Year". National Network of State Teachers of the Year. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  2. "Education World: Teaching With Rap: The Rappin' Mathematician". www.educationworld.com. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  3. "Inspirational Educators – Alex Kajitani, California Teacher of the Year and The Rappin' Mathematician!". Inspirational Souls. February 16, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  4. Alex Kajitani (September 27, 2015), Alex Kajitani ("The Rappin' Mathematician") with Katie Couric CBS News , retrieved September 22, 2017