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

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 Impressions03:12 Alex's Math Journey and Influences06:04 The Role of Family in Math Education08:35 The Birth of Tile Farm11:10 Creating Beautiful Math Experiences13:56 Tile Farm's Educational Impact16:36 Engaging with the Community19:12 The Future of Tile Farm24:51 The Light Bulb Moment: New Jersey's Historical Significance25:38 Exploring Patterns: A Deep Dive into Geometry27:42 Interactive Learning: Engaging with Tile Farm Studio29:40 Daily Visual Math Prompts: Encouraging Inquiry30:45 Numeracy Content: Analyzing Patterns for Deeper Understanding35:44 Creating a Safe Space for Questions in Math38:48 Transforming Beliefs About Math: Joy and Engagement42:41 Hope for the Future: Shifting Paradigms in Math Education44:15 The Perspective of Being a Math PersonConnect with Pam:insta: @BlueGlassesMathbluesky: @pambrett.bsky.sociallinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-brett-23b56675/website: https://www.blueglassesmath.org/Connect with Alex:insta: @tilefarm @tilefarmerbluesky: @tilefarmerwebsite: https://tilefarm.com/