Building children's confidence in math

Elena Flórez

Elena is the principal of an innovative school in Madrid, Spain. She is a seasoned math educator, committed to helping students overcoming a fear of math. Drawing from her extensive experience, Elena selects and offers engaging and adaptive resources for primary school students to build a strong foundation in mathematics. Her focus is on eliminating the anxieties that often arise from past negative experiences with math, striving to ensure that students develop confidence and a positive attitude towards the subject from an early age.

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“Each one goes at his own pace on his tablet and it works very well there. So it seems to me that it boosts their confidence, which is also very good when studying math.”

Elena Flórez

Elena Flórez

Elena Flórez is an award-winning educator, co-founder, and current principal of Colegio Madrid in Spain. With over 35 years of experience, she is renowned for her innovative approach to teaching mathematics and her commitment to blending tradition with modern pedagogies. Previously, Elena served as principal of Colegio Estudio in Madrid for 18 years, where she pioneered educational reforms. Her work has been recognised with multiple awards, including the prestigious Smartick award for educational innovation in 2021 and the Medal of Merit in Work in 2011.