Paul F. Walsh OAM and Susan Harvey Collection

Archival materials relating to the life and work of Paul F Walsh OAM and Susan Harvey. 

Paul F Walsh OAM, B. Math. Dip. Ed. Dip. R.E. has been teaching, tutoring and mentoring students in mathematics for over forty years. He is the co-author of The HS Sea, Students’ Own Adventure Journal. Paul believes that information without inspiration is of very little value and that mathematics is just a long word for fun. In 2016, in recognition of Paul’s contribution to ‘mathematics and the community’ the Chancellor of the University of Newcastle invited Paul F Walsh OAM to be a special VIP guest at mathematics graduation ceremonies. Paul is the recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia, an Australian Reconciliation Award, the Premier’s Award for Community Service, the University of Newcastle’s Newton-John Award for Innovation and Creativity, the Gold Serif Award for Event Media and Citizen of the Year for the City of Newcastle. In 2000 he joined Susan Harvey in representing Australia at the international millennium celebrations in Chicago. Paul was a finalist in the Banjo Paterson Writing Awards in 2001.

Susan Harvey B. Math. Dip. Ed. Grad. Cert. Ed. Stud. has been teaching, tutoring and mentoring students in mathematics for over forty years. Susan is a HeartMath^® Certified Coach who seeks to enable students to build personal resilience and manage stress. She is the co-author of The HS Sea, Students’ Own Adventure Journal. Susan has an enviable reputation for nurturing student confidence and empowerment whether the student be a struggling Year 7 or a diligent Extension 1 candidate in Year 12. Susan is the recipient of an Australian Reconciliation Award, the Premier’s Award for Community Service and the Gold Serif Award for Event Media. In 2000 she joined Paul F Walsh in representing Australia at the international millennium celebrations in Chicago.