Mathematics Special Interest Group

Rebecca Murry is a Math Specialist for the Middle School at the United Nations International School (UNIS). Previously, she was a STEM teacher, a Math Coach, and a Primary School teacher. Prior to being an educator, she was an architect for 22 years in both private and public sectors in New York City. She has an MS Ed in both General and Special Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education in NY. She is a Lead Author for Mathematics & STEM at the Common Ground Collaborative and co-author of a publication about Building Linear Systems with Dr. Cathy Fosnot. She believes in exposing students to relevant (especially how math can help deconstruct climate change problems) and unique experiences to apply their mathematical understanding. These learning opportunities provide spaces for promoting equity, diversity, and the development of individual math identities within a learning community

Özge Gültekin is High School Vice Principal at Hisar Schools, Istanbul, Turkey. Previously Özge worked as the Head of Math Department at Enka Schools, Istanbul. She has MS degree in General Education from Framingham State College, MA, USA. She is a certified ECIS International Teacher, CIS Accreditation team member and IBDP examiner. Özge has experience in teaching mathematics for grades 5-12 ; mostly IBDP HL Mathematics, Cambridge IGCSE and AP AB Calculus. She is passionate about curriculum alignment, integration technology to math classes and differentiation.

Will Kirkwood is one of the Learning and Technology Coaches at Zurich International School. He has been an international school educator for almost 20 years working as an elementary school classroom teacher and also an educational technology specialist. Will is a passionate educator with a special interest in mathematics education. He has been involved in the ECIS Math Quest events for over a decade.

Aysegul Yildirim is a Mathematics Teacher at Istanbul Enka Schools for the last 16 years. She started her career in maths education as the Head of Middle School Math Department at Hisar Schools. She has her BS and MS degree in Mathematics Education from Bogazici University. She is an active participant and organizer of ECIS Math Quest. Aysegul is a MYP teacher and CIS Accreditation team member. Her special interest in curriculum and instructional design is making all students access and understand mathematics with up to date approaches.

James is a mathematics graduate and primary teacher from the UK, with 10 years of experience at schools in London, Mongolia, Italy and now Luxembourg. He has a passion for problem solving, and developing ways for primary students to become adept problem solvers. James helped co-ordinate the virtual ECIS Maths Quest event held in 2021, and hopes to broaden the reach of the event over coming years. His other interests include sustainability, running and making music.

Emily Sliman holds degrees in applied mathematics and mathematics education. After 13 years of working in international schools in Moscow, Amsterdam, Prague, Bangkok and Tokyo, Emily has returned home to Atlanta where she now teaches IB MYP and DP mathematics at Atlanta International School. Emily has a passion for teaching and encourages her students to determine how they learn best and to be creative problem solvers. Emily is excited to spread her joy of mathematics through the SIG. When not geeking out about math, you can find her doing yoga or yelling at her favorite sports team, Atlanta United FC!