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He's been a surfer, a pirate, an archaeologist and a constant reminder that math shouldn't be scary or boring. But he's really one of Guaranteach's most skilled, beloved and productive teachers. Meet Joe Baxter.
Joe Baxter is a Baltimore native with a degree in education and mathematics. He is also, in his own words, “a nut when it comes to teaching.” Other Guaranteach teachers agree.
“I remember coming into the office one day and seeing Joe hanging the vine he used in his 'Pitfall Harry' videos from the ceiling,” says fellow teacher Craig Coletta. “I found that after I had finished laughing, I had ideas for about 5 new videos of my own. Joe's creativity is infectious.”
There is a method to Joe's madness, though. “Math is only hard if you THINK it's hard,” he says. “That's why I remind younger learners that they shouldn't get scared or intimidated but take it easy. Older students can join in the silliness of my characters and pick up the math almost without realizing it. Some kids do best with a teacher who's not 'by the book.'”
With just over 1400 of his videos available at Guaranteach, those kids won't have to look too hard to find Joe.
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by Luchadorviolador on Aug 11, 2010
not cool..
by i love this idea on Sep 21, 2010
most kids in nyc work best with a great teacher thats has a fun imagination
by katrena taylor on Sep 21, 2010
most kids in nyc work best with a great teacher thats has a fun imagination i wrote tHAT THE FIRST time but i made a mistake with the commenter
by Sinny on Oct 05, 2010
I agree with what everyone said up there
by jm on Oct 12, 2010
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