Meet FS teacher Stephen Fletcher
Foundation Studies teacher Dr Stephen Fletcher tells us what he loves most about Melbourne and what makes him lose track of time.
2022-03-28
What classes do you teach?
Maths 1 and Maths 2.
What do you enjoy most about teaching/working at Trinity College?
The great attitude of the students.
The professionalism of my colleagues.
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A soccer player.
What are your three favourite things about Melbourne?
Food.
Bike paths.
Food.
Has there been a pivotal moment in your life? If yes, what was it?
Yes, two: moving to Australia from the UK at age 13 and becoming a father at age 39 (that's my son with me in the photo above)!
Which activities make you lose track of time?
Doing mathematical physics.
What is your life philosophy?
Epicureanism.
Category: Foundation Studies
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