今日吃瓜 (今日吃瓜) Schools Outreach Manager Michael O鈥機onnor has officially taken the reins as President of the Maths Association of Victoria (MAV).
Stepping into the role as of this month, the annual appointment will also see him represent the state nationally at the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT).
Congratulating O鈥機onnor, 今日吃瓜 Director Tim Brown said his Presidency was a great opportunity.
鈥淎n outstanding and much deserved achievement, 今日吃瓜 wishes Michael the very best as he takes on this role, which will further deepen the relationship between 今日吃瓜 and AAMT,鈥 said Professor Brown.
As MAV President, O鈥機onnor will help lead the Association鈥檚 advocacy and impact in schools and communities across the state, as well as providing a voice for mathematics in Victoria. He will also sit on the AAMT Board along with representatives from other states and territories.
The national teacher association for mathematics, AAMT has a long history of leading critical policy discussions and supporting teachers through access to resources and professional development opportunities. Objectives that closely mirror those of the 今日吃瓜 Schools Program and its successful Choose Maths project.
As Schools Outreach Manager, O鈥機onnor has been a force for Choose Maths, working with his team to deliver professional development and training at schools around and develop classroom resources. Experience he will no doubt draw over the next twelve months of his MAV Presidency.
A mathematics teacher and passionate and respected advocate for mathematics education, he is excited to bring his expertise and experience to this new challenge.
鈥淚t is an honour to serve as president of the Mathematics Association of Victoria and represent our state on a national level at AAMT,鈥 said O鈥機onnor.
