Transformative Professional Development for Educators
Empowering school leaders, educators, and students with a revolutionary approach that fuses logic and imagination for deep learning.
About the Method
What is Axiometaphorical Thinking™?
A groundbreaking, research-based teaching philosophy that merges axiomatic clarity with metaphorical depth—showing that mathematics and metaphor are two sides of the same coin-allowing educators and students to feel whole.
Why it Matters:
Enhances Critical Thinking
Bridges Subjects for Cross-Curricular Learning
Boosts Math Achievement and Retention
Builds Communication, Confidence & Curiosity
Supports Whole-Child Learning
Ignites Teacher Inspiration
Enhances Critical Thinking
Bridges Subjects for Cross-Curricular Learning
Boosts Math Achievement and Retention
Builds Communication, Confidence & Curiosity
Supports Whole-Child Learning
Ignites Teacher Inspiration
About Troy Shepherd, OCT, PhD
Founder of Mathematizing Spirit
Learning Coach, Author, Researcher
Dr. Troy Shepherd is an educator, author and researcher. With degrees in science, commerce, education, and a PhD in education from the University of Toronto, he’s pioneered the Axiometaphorical Method™—a unique lens that fuses logic and creativity for transformative teaching and leadership.
Presented at:
World Congress of Education, University of Toronto, York University
Dr. Shepherd works with school leaders globally to reshape professional learning for the 21st century.
Courses & Coaching
Current Course: Feel Like a Whole Teacher. Teach to the Whole Child (K-6).
From subject-based instruction to the oneness of subjects—a framework that unites imagination and logic.
Who It’s For:
K–6 Educators
School Administrators
Curriculum Developers
Instructional Coaches
You’ll Learn:
- Why 1+1=3 and what it means for teaching additon and fractions
- To design interconnected, inquiry-based lessons
- To cultivate critical, creative, and compassionate thinkers
- To align with modern learning standards while teaching the whole child
- To feel like a whole teacher
Curricula: Books & Teaching Resources
Current Release: What is 1?
A children’s book that introduces the powerful idea that the number 1 can represent anything. Teaches abstracting and unitizing through fun rhymes and illustrations.
- Ideal for ages 4–8
- Supports early numeracy
- Encourages flexible thinking in math and beyond
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Research & Evidence
Axiometaphor: An Evidence-Based Framework
Our Method Draws On:
Cognitive Science
Educational Psychology
Embodied Learning
Intercultural Pedagogy
Key Findings:
- Enhances memory via dual representation (axiom + metaphor)
- Elevates math comprehension and retention
- Supports meaningful learning across cultural boundaries
- Boosts communication, engagement, and curiosity
Supported by works from Lakoff, Cameron, Bekerman & Zembylas
Testimonials
Axiometaphorical thinking is a transformative framework that allows people like myself who struggle with math a pathway in which to have mathematics become finally knowable. It demonstrates how spiritual concepts and Indigenous Knowledges provide avenues for understanding mathematics at a deep level and simultaneously an accessible level. It will help to help students to become more proficient at mathematics and aid teachers to become even better at teaching it
— Dr.Kimberly L. Todd
— High School Science Educator
Resources
Explore:
- Free Lesson Starters
- Downloadable Teaching Tools
- Research Summaries
- Dr. Shepherd’s Thought Pieces
Contact Us
Let’s Transform Education—Together.
Whether you’re an educator, school leader, or curious, we’d love to connect.
📧 Email: info@mathematizingspirit.com
📍 Toronto, Canada