She served as a math specialist for seven years assisting fellow teachers with math instruction and implementing a new math series. She taught grades first through sixth for twenty-one years. While teaching she attended one of Kim Sutton’s workshops and could not wait to get back to her classroom to implement all of the high energy and engaging activities that were presented. A passion for mathematics was awakened and has continued over the years. Toby has presented math workshops and served on math committees at both the local and regional levels. She has mentored teachers in an alternative education program and encouraged them to use the Kim Sutton philosophy to engage students.