For the past 5 years she has been the Mathematics Project Manager at SciMathMN, a statewide public/private partnership that advocates and supports standards-based systemic improvements in the teaching and learning of K-12 science and mathematics. SciMathMN works to increase the educational achievement and participation of all Minnesota students in science and mathematics by promoting standards-based policy and professional development and practice, and by increasing public awareness and engagement. As part of her work with SciMathMN, she has been the lead author on the Minnesota mathematics curriculum framework. Ms. Bartel is also immediate past president of the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics