In this interview, we sit down with Mathematics coach Patrick Renouf to discuss accessible Mathematics Education, the motivations to teach and enacting greater change through international education.
Key themes:
- Growing up in a small place, individual experiences school and discovering personal identity.
- Inspirations to teach, the importance of acts of service.
- Motivations to teach internationally and the idea of 'fixing the fence'.
- Culumative learnings and inspirational educators.
- Where to learn more!
If you would like to learn more about Patrick and how he can support your school reach out on LinkedIn or via email at [email protected]
References:
Tilson Crew - Vice Principal at United Word College of South East Asia
Dr Jo Boaler - Professor, Mathematics Education, Stanford University, co-founder of youcubed.org, Struggly
Nicole Tripp - K-G5 Educator/Leader
Olivia White - Head Of Development at HENRY
Jim Knight - Edtech NED, legislator, schools and education expert
Elena Aguilar - Founder and CEO of Bright Morning Consulting | Providing world class professional development to educators across the globe
Dr. Brené Brown - University of Houston + University of Texas at Austin | Researcher. Storyteller. Courage-builder.
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