FOUNDER:
TIM DIXON

Tim Dixon is the founder of Leading Edge Education
and the original author of our economics textbooks. After coming first in the NSW HSC in 1987, he started the business as something interesting to do on weekends back in 1992 while at university. Tim has a first class honours degree in Economics from the University of Sydney, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales. Tim has run courses and written textbooks and study guides for Economics students for over two decades. For several years he was a lawyer at international law firm Baker & McKenzie. He now works as an economic policy adviser based in Canberra. Tim's passions include mountain biking, running, travel, history, making sense of life and long afternoon siestas.

Meet the team

Senior Economics Tutors:

Astron Douglas

Astron joined the Leading Edge team at the start of 2005, and quickly became involved in teaching economics. Astron is the coordinator of the Economic Success Package program and is a regular presenter at the Leading Edge economics holiday workshops. Astron has also contributed to several Leading Edge publications, including textbooks, workbooks and the economics update. Currently studying at Sydney University, Astron has a bachelors degree in Commerce (with a major in economics) and is currently completing a bachelor of law. Astron can always be counted on to point out unlawful behaviour wherever he goes.

Emma Truswell

Emma joined the Leading Edge team in 2006, and is a Success Package tutor as well as a presenter at Holiday Workshops. She finished her HSC determined to learn more about Economics and policy, and is currently in her third year of a Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws degree at Sydney University. Emma has also worked as a researcher for the Faculty of Law at the University of Sydney. In her spare time, Emma is attempting to see as many theatre productions as is humanly possible.

 

 

Economics Tutors Anya Poukchanski Anya joined Leading Edge in 2006 and immediately involved herself in the Success Package programme. She is currently studying Economics and Law at the University of Sydney, with a major in Government and International Relations. Anya has also edited several publications at the University of Sydney. In her spare time, Anya likes to remove unnecessary commas wherever she finds them. Rosie Thomas Rosie is currently studying Law and Economics and the University of Sydney. She is a regular presenter at the Leading Edge holiday workshops and the Success Package programme. Rosie has also been involved with several of Leading Edge's publications. Apart from the study of economic assumptions, Rosie enjoys watching, reading or listening to anything substantially related to Harry Potter. Sophie Stone Sophie is a presenter at the Leading Edge holiday workshops and the Economics Success Package programme. Currently studying Law and Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney, Sophie is keenly interested in the role of government in economic policy. Sophie is also a formidable debater, and travels far and wide seeking tournaments and people with which to argue.

Business Studies Tutors Jarrod Ormiston Jarrod Ormiston is the Business Studies Success Package Coordinator. Jarrod leads the Business Studies Holiday Workshops and the teaching team for the Business Studies weekly classes. Jarrod is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) at the University of Sydney. MARK FROST Mark joined Leading Edge in late 2005 as an Economics and Business Studies tutor. Mark is currently studying a combined Business Administration and Economics degree at Macquarie University, and hopes to do further study in the fields of Industrial Relations and Public Policy. Albert Suryadi Albert joined the team in 2007 as a business studies tutor. He is currently pursuing a combined degree Commerce/Economics at UNSW majoring in Actuarial Studies, Economics and Business Strategy & Economic Management. Albert’s spare time is spent playing sport such as basketball, tennis and running. Albert enjoys listening to jazz and classical music and is also a piano player. He likes a mix of Mozart and Cookies ‘n’ Cream.