Episode 40 – Michaela Epstein (Maths Teacher Circles‪)‬ Toddcast Teacher Podcast

Episode 40 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Michaela Epstein - Maths Teacher Circles)

For the fortieth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Michaela Epstein.

Michaela has taught in secondary schools in both rural and urban areas and is deeply committed to sharing great maths ideas with others.

Michaela is the founder and director of Maths Teacher Circles which was created in 2020. Maths Teacher Circles focuses on bringing primary and secondary teachers together to explore great maths problems and share ideas about teaching. Michaela is also a past president of the Mathematical Association of Victoria.  

Michaela discusses the following:

- Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s.

- Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher.

- What are Maths Teacher Circles.

- What does this consultancy offer teachers.

- Importance of problem-solving questions in your Maths lesson.

- Being president of the Mathematical Association of Victoria.

- Tips to improve your Maths teaching.

 

You can get in contact with Michaela below: 

- Maths Teacher Circles website: https://www.mathsteachercircles.org/toddcast

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MathsTeacherCircles

-  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MathsCirclesOz

-  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maths-teacher-circles

 

Numeracy Resource:

- Mathigon Polypad: https://mathigon.org/polypad