The Joy of Numbers
Bringing Maths to Life in the Classroom
Registrations are now open for our new extended course in Steiner-based Maths education.
This four-part professional development series is designed to support and inspire educators in reimagining the teaching of mathematics throughout the Primary and High School years. Curated by leading experts in Steiner/Waldorf education, the course offers a rich foundation for creating developmentally aligned, imaginative, and meaningful approaches to maths learning.
Participants will engage with practical and creative strategies to transform mathematics into a joyful and accessible experience—bringing it to life in the classroom and nurturing a deeper connection to this often-challenging subject.
Delivered online with the option to attend two sessions in-person on 30th September and 1st October, at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, following the Primary Teachers’ Creative Intensive
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Course Information
The course will be presented online via live webinar and video recordings, with in-person attendance optional. Recordings of all sessions will be available to re-watch for a limited time.
Presented by Jamie York, Katherine Arconati, and Sophia Montefiore
Course Fee Options
Online Only: A$215 (incl GST)
Online with In-Person Sessions: A$230 (incl GST) includes catering
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COURSE PROGRAM |
Session 1:Â Making Maths MeaningfulThe purpose of experiential and curiosity mindset of teachers in the approach of Maths in primary and high school Delivery: live webinar Date: Saturday 27 September Time: 10 – 11.30am (AEST) Presenter: Jamie York
Session 2:Â Maths and Child DevelopmentChild developmental stages in Maths and creative approaches to implementing the Australian curriculum through the years. Presented in two parts: Class 1 – 3, and Class 4 – 6. Delivery: In-Person OR recorded video Date: The in-person session will be held on Tuesday 30th September at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, with the recording available on Wednesday 8th October Time: In-person session times to be confirmed Presenter: Katherine Arconati
Session 3:Â Introduction to Projective GeometryExperiential and process-centred mathematics: the qualities of Projective Geometry in the upper years. Delivery: In-Person OR recorded video Date: The in-person session will be held on Wednesday 1st October at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, with the recording available on Wednesday 8th October Time: In-person session times to be confirmed Presenter: Sophia Montefiore
Session 4: Online Q&AJoin us for an online Q&A live with Katherine Arconati. A recording will be made available Delivery: live webinar Date: to be confirmed
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About the Tutors
Jamie York is an internationally respected Waldorf math consultant and lead author of Making Math Meaningful™ books. Jamie was born in Maine, went to public school in Connecticut, received two computer science degrees, and then began teaching math in 1985 at a boarding school in New Hampshire. In 1994, after spending two years in Nepal serving as a Peace Corps volunteer, Jamie’s search for meaningful education led him to Shining Mountain Waldorf School (in Boulder, Colorado), where he taught middle school and high school math for 21 years. Now, as a math missionary, he travels across the U.S. and internationally, offering workshops for teachers so they can re-imagine mathematics and inspire their students.
Katherine Arconati is a Primary class teacher at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School. She is also the Faculty Coordinator and teaches mathematics in Years 7 and 8. Katherine has taught as a mathematics specialist in the high school at Glenaeon and previously at the Marin Waldorf School in California. Katherine holds a Master of Teaching – UNE 2021 Certificate in Waldorf Education – Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training 2004 Bachelor of Arts – Northwestern University 1999.
Sophia Montefiore has been a Waldorf teacher for over 25 years and is currently the Senior HSC Coordinator at the Newcastle Waldorf School. She teaches a range of High School subjects including English, History, Mathematics, Projective Geometry, Art and Philosophy. Sophia is an exhibiting artist and published illustrator and has written peer-reviewed pedagogical journal articles on Projective Geometry including for the Journal for Waldorf/Rudolf Steiner Education (Vol 20, Sept 2018). Sophia has also conducted Projective Geometry workshops around Australia as well as in India and the UK.
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