Meet the GM Maths Ambassadors
Meet our GM Maths Ambassadors below!
Our Ambassadors are amazing advocates of Maths. They aim to champion Maths with their learners, apprentices, colleagues, employers and across Greater Manchester. Find out more about them below…
Charlotte Jones
Multiply Project Manager | GMLPN
Why did you become a GM Maths Ambassador?
We wanted to create the GM Maths Ambassador Network to build a legacy of the Multiply Provider Support Programme. Having a community of practitioners and FE provider staff across GM, allows for best practice to be shared, solutions to challenges found and the conversation about maths to continue.
What is your favourite thing about Maths?
As someone who struggled with Maths in school, I think realising that it wasn’t just me! And that just because you may initally struggle with Maths, it doesn’t always have to be that way!
Joey Maguire
Functional Skills Tutor | DH Associates
Why did you become a GM Maths Ambassador?
To help develop my knowledge, skills and behaviours towards Maths so I can pass this on to my learners and colleagues. Also, to help me gain new ways of working which again, will help my learners and colleagues. It’s also an excellent CPD opportunity which we should all be encouraged to do.
What is your favourite thing about Maths?
Problem solving using Maths, especially those that involve life skills that help us in our daily routine.
Imran Mussawar
Maths Teacher | Tameside College
Why did you become a GM Maths Ambassador?
To raise the profile of maths in college. To lead activities relating to maths. To give pupils in college a voice and help them share their ideas.
What is your favourite thing about Maths?
Teaching and learning Maths through fun activities.
Christine Edwards QTLS
GMLPN Maths Ambassador Lead, Consultant and Trainer | Creating-Excellence-UK Ltd
Why did you become a GM Maths Ambassador?
Maths is a life skill that is essential for all adults to be able to thrive in society, but not everyone sees it that way. I see this as an opportunity to make a positive difference in the Greater Manchester area.
What is your favourite thing about Maths?
It makes perfect sense, there is a logic and beauty about maths that can be accessible to everyone.
Daniel Connor
Programme Manager (Multiply) | GMCA
Why did you become a GM Maths Ambassador?
I’m really passionate about making maths and numbers accessible for all Greater Manchester residents. Maths is a part of everyday life and it can feel really scary – but it doesn’t have to be!
What is your favourite thing about Maths?
It can give you the power to do anything!
Colette Butterworth
Advanced Practitioner – Curriculum | Stockport Continuing Education Service
Why did you become a GM Maths Ambassador?
I’d like to inspire creativity and confidence in maths and empower learners to embrace maths with confidence.
What is your favourite thing about Maths?
My favourite thing about maths is the fact that it’s a universal language which allows people from all over the world to communicate and problem solve together.
James Lees
Multiply Project Coordinator | GMLPN
Why did you become a GM Maths Ambassador?
I’m excited to be part of the Maths Ambassador Network as I believe that the collaboration between our providers, experts and stakeholders has the potential to make Greater Manchester a leader in Maths provision
What is your favourite thing about Maths?
Understanding finances, interest, mortgages etc. is essential!
Wendy Fairhurst
Functional Skills Maths Lecturer | Bury College
Why did you become a GM Maths Ambassador?
I love teaching maths; I’ve done it for over 20 years and have no plans to stop. But the reform of maths has seen my learners struggle even more, particularly with the Problem-Solving elements, and to get my learners to pass a level 1 now seems more challenging than it ever did! I’ve changed my lessons to incorporate the new specifications, with a strong focus on making the lessons vocationally relevant and am continually trying out new ways of delivery and linking lessons to ‘real-life’ but it’s extremely challenging. Like many others’ experience I’m sure, my learners struggle with area, perimeter and volume as they either mix up the methods or forget them altogether. The number of different question types for percentages and ratio also causes a problem. I jumped at the chance to join the GMLPN and to become a Maths Ambassador, not only is it a great opportunity to meet others and share ideas but also to learn new things that might help in my delivery of maths. I also want to add that over the years not many courses have been run that have been relevant to my role, so it was a no-brainer for me to join this. Thank you to everyone involved in making maths the priority it needs to be. For anyone not yet signed up to the programme, what are you waiting for?!
What is your favourite thing about Maths?
My favourite topic to teach is ratio, particularly calculating ratio when given a total value as learners can check their own answers. In general, though, I think maths is empowering and it’s given me confidence and provided opportunities for my personal life and career. I am a lifelong learner and love nothing better than doing the latest practice exam as soon as it’s ‘hot off the press’ and I do find that there is always something new to learn which keeps things exciting.
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