Jim joined the YDC team in 2014 after 26 years as Head of Department (Mathematics) at Redcliffe State High School and 36 years in total teaching in state high schools. He has served on the Executive Committee of the Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers for many years, including six years as President. Jim has a passion for using the technology of the day to enhance students’ learning of mathematics. He is an accredited national trainer with Texas Instruments Australia and has expertise in online learning, teaching mathematics incorporating technology, problem-solving in mathematics, teacher professional development and mentoring, and teaching mathematics in real-life contexts.
Projects
- Accelerated Inclusive Mathematics (AIM)
- Junior Secondary Mathematics Program (JSMP)
- Mathematicians in Training Initiative (MITI)
- PRIME Futures Cluster 2: Townsville (1)
- PRIME Futures Cluster 3: Townsville (2)
- PRIME Futures Cluster 8: Far North Queensland
- PRIME Futures Cluster 9: Geraldton
- PRIME Futures Program
- YDM Integrated Secondary Schools and Integrated School Mathematics (YDM ISS/ISM)
- YuMi Deadly Maths Teacher Development Training