Mathematics Teachers (Secondary)

Generative and collaborative Peer Learning Community for Mathematics Teachers

Welcome to our community of international school secondary math teachers who are passionate about continuous improvement of instruction and leadership!

Together, we will collaborate on how to promote enthusiastic student all math teachers, novice to veteran, to join this inclusive community. In this community, we will build a network of partners who share a desire to develop students with a strong foundation of skills that allow flexible problem solving, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding. Together, we will share triumphs, challenges, and resources as we support each other in fostering engaged, curious mathematical minds.

Live Session Dates/Times

All live sessions take place at 17:00 – 18:30 (China Time) on Thursdays.

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

Thursday 17 October 2024, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)

Live Session 2

Thursday 7 November 2024, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)

Live Session 3

Thursday 21 November 2024, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)

Live Session 4

Thursday 5 December 2024, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)

Heidi Rhodes

As a young teacher-leader, Heidi encountered the power of teachers learning together toward improving student achievement; she and her 16 high school math colleagues made dramatic improvement in their school’s math test scores over five years. In that experience, the team proved true their theory of action – if students are empowered to collaboratively solve rich mathematics problems, they will develop perseverance and understanding, and their scores will increase. Those early years shaped Heidi’s deep respect for teachers and the necessity of building a shared vision of excellent pedagogy together. She has been in education for over 30 years as a teacher and a secondary mathematics specialist in the U.S, China, and Thailand, and she remains convinced that effective teaching is rooted in teacher learning, and that teacher learning is best done in a community of other professional educators.

Yujiro Fujiwara

Dr. Yujiro Fujiwara is an accomplished STEM educator with over 14 years of international experience dedicated to enhancing the educational capabilities of students and teachers in STEM. His expertise is rooted in STEM education, deeply emphasizing the integration of mathematics. Currently, he is the Head of STEM and High School Mathematics at Concordia International School in Shanghai, where he leads the development and execution of an innovative P-12 STEM curriculum. Dr. Fujiwara’s teaching strategy focuses on hands-on learning and the integration of technologies, boosting student engagement and deepening their understanding of complex STEM concepts. Furthermore, his research explores how students perceive science within new media and the impact of these perceptions on their potential STEM career paths, offering valuable insights that help shape effective educational practices and career guidance in STEM fields.