Philosophy
We believe that given quality instruction, good study skills and work ethic, all students can achieve and be successful in their study of Mathematics. We believe that small class sizes and attention to individual needs and learning styles is critical to helping students achieve their full potential as learners.
Introducing The Head of the School
Holly MacDonald is the Principal of Beaverbrook Math Academy and is the teacher for grade 12 Advanced Functions and Calculus/Vectors courses. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Education from Acadia University in 1986. She grew up in New Brunswick, and moved to Ottawa shortly after graduating from university. She and her husband have lived in the neighbourhood of Beaverbrook, Kanata for the past 20 years and have raised their 4 children in the community. She is a qualified Secondary Mathematics teacher in Ontario and a member of the Ontario College of Teachers. She has taught all levels of high school Mathematics over the years and has been a private tutor in the Kanata area for the past 15 years. Holly is an enthusiastic, caring educator who is committed to providing a high quality Mathematics education to students and instill in them a life long love of this exciting subject!
Message From Holly
Dear Parents and Students;
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Beaverbrook Math Academy web site. We are a small school, with a warm supportive environment, which is committed to high quality mathematics instruction.
At Beaverbrook Math Academy we are committed to the education and development of each individual student, specifically in the area of mathematics. We offer math courses in grades 10, 11 and 12 and private tutoring sessions for many different math courses. Students at BMA will receive individual attention in a supportive, small group setting and a high calibre of instruction. This will allow each one to reach their full potential and allow them to proceed confidently into their post secondary education with a solid mathematical background.
Mathematics is a subject area which is critical to students as they mature into young adults. It is a subject which is a prerequisite for many post secondary degree programs. It is also an area of study which can help students develop personally. A strong base in math will help them develop problem solving and complex reasoning skills. It will enhance their ability to make logical arguments and expose illogical ones. It will lead them to learn perseverance and flexibility in problem solving and efficiency and precision in presenting their solutions. All of these qualities are essential to students as they step out into our ever changing world.
I look forward to meeting and working with each of you and beginning this exciting journey together.
Holly MacDonald
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Beaverbrook Math Academy web site. We are a small school, with a warm supportive environment, which is committed to high quality mathematics instruction.
At Beaverbrook Math Academy we are committed to the education and development of each individual student, specifically in the area of mathematics. We offer math courses in grades 10, 11 and 12 and private tutoring sessions for many different math courses. Students at BMA will receive individual attention in a supportive, small group setting and a high calibre of instruction. This will allow each one to reach their full potential and allow them to proceed confidently into their post secondary education with a solid mathematical background.
Mathematics is a subject area which is critical to students as they mature into young adults. It is a subject which is a prerequisite for many post secondary degree programs. It is also an area of study which can help students develop personally. A strong base in math will help them develop problem solving and complex reasoning skills. It will enhance their ability to make logical arguments and expose illogical ones. It will lead them to learn perseverance and flexibility in problem solving and efficiency and precision in presenting their solutions. All of these qualities are essential to students as they step out into our ever changing world.
I look forward to meeting and working with each of you and beginning this exciting journey together.
Holly MacDonald
3U Functions & Grade 10 Academic Teacher
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Kara Blackburn has been teaching at the Beaverbrook Math Academy since September of 2015. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Nipissing University and her Bachelor of Education from the Schulich School of Education, also Nipissing University in 2014. Kara is a qualified mathematics teacher at the secondary level and a member of the Ontario College of Teachers. In addition to teaching at Beaverbrook Math Academy, Kara is an occasional teacher for the Renfrew County District School Board. She has been a private tutor in the Arnprior area for several years and has assisted a wide variety of students at different age and skill levels. Kara is an eager, young teacher who wishes to make a positive impact on her students through patience, consistency, and repetition, but most of all encouragement!
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