Speaking
Provided it fits my schedule, I am available to speak to K-8 teachers, administrators, or school boards in the Winnipeg area about teaching mathematics. I have also given presentations to the general public or professional organizations (eg. engineers, chemists) about math education issues. Please get in touch with me with speaking requests. Some of my qualifications are listed below.
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I have a Ph.D. in math and am an award-winning teacher.
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I have been teaching mathematics at the university level for 20 years.
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I have experience teaching elementary school children as a volunteer at Archimedes Math Schools, a non-profit organization I co-founded.
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I planned the lessons and hire the teachers for Archimedes Math Schools as a volunteer.
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My colleagues and I worked with Manitoba Education to make improvements to the Manitoba math curriculum.
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I have also given presentations to teachers on individual school PD days.
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I have written various editorials on math education, including for the Globe and Mail and the Winnipeg Free Press.