Laura Gini-Newman began consulting with TC² after a diverse career as a classroom and university educator, consultant, coach, and textbook and curriculum writer. She has worked with teachers of all subject areas in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, the USA, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East. She has worked with teachers around the world highlighting the significant role of sustained critical inquiry in mathematics in empowering all students to become independent, self-regulated learners who understand the societal value of mathematics. Recently Laura was awarded the Karen LaRone Hidden Hero Educator Award for her work in mathematics. Laura has received formal training as a facilitator through both the ICA Associates Inc. and Adaptive Schools. She has presented widely on the topics of critical thinking, inquiry, assessment, instruction, school success planning, multiple intelligences and brain research.