The winner in 2003 was Kevin Conliffe,

The Tuition Centre, Naas

Kevin Conliffe taught Applied Mathematics in the early seventies in St Vincent’s Glasnevin, Dublin, and later, privately, in Naas.  He had been teaching for over 25 years when, following an accident, he took early retirement. In 1997, he was one of the initiators of the Tuition Centre, Naas. In particular, he has made Applied Mathematics accessible to students at the Centre, complementing, rather than competing with, the work of local schools.

Having consulted Applied Mathematics teachers around the country, he wrote and privately published the textbook, Applied Mathematics: Leaving Certificate/Foundation Mechanics for Third Level (Friary Publications, 2002). He continues his service to Applied Mathematics as a Leaving Certificate subject by offering courses, through the IMTA and otherwise, from Cork to Donegal, encouraging teachers to make the subject more widely available.

page updated: 08 November 2007