In this episode, I’m speaking with Craig Barton. Craig is an author, maths consultant, former Secondary Maths Adviser to TES and OG podcaster who originally hosted a TES podcast before going on to produce the Mr Barton Maths Podcast and Tips for Teachers podcast. 

For me this was an enormous highlight of my own podcasting experience so far given that Craig’s was the first teaching focused show I ever listened to many years ago and was responsible for my discovery and interest in the likes of Dylan Wiliam, Adam Boxer, Daisy Christodoulou and many more who have ultimately enhanced my teaching to a better and better standard. 

We discuss:

1. A brief summary of Craig’s transition from teacher to podcaster to author to consultant

2. What his typical working day and week looks like now that he’s doing a variety of roles

3. Whether the fantastic amount of publications, podcasts and other media we now have access to can lead to a sense of professional dysmorphia 

4. How Craig has managed to juggle his many ventures with kids

5. Craig’s advice for someone who sees teaching as their passion, wants to help as many people as possible and wants to work hard at establishing themselves as a writer, consultant or podcaster

6. And finally, what’s motivating him to keep creating such brilliant resources and what has he got planned for the future

Thanks again to Craig for finding a time in his busy schedule and being so candid and insightful with his responses. All of his writing, broadcasting and other services can be found in the show notes and I would strongly encourage you to check them out. 

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Links:

Craig’s books

Mr Barton Maths Podcast

Tips for Teachers podcast and YouTube channel

Craig’s CPD services