Retired Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education at Aberdeen University, Allan keeps himself busy proofreading Mathematics in School and editing our own journals. He has a particular interest in the use of technology to deepen mathematical understanding. He still enjoys dog walking, occasional hill walking and reading crime novels and travel literature.

Dr Walker is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of the West of Scotland. He has previously held the roles of Treasurer and Chair of the SMC, and currently oversees the running of the [English speaking] Mathematiques sans Frontieres competition as an Associate Member.

Throughout his career George has always had a focus on encouraging youngsters to stretch their minds through math’s challenges, which he was instrumental for running in Cumbernauld, Glasgow and Highland Region. As further enhancement he introduced a series of masterclasses for S1/S2 pupils and an annual Advanced Higher residential course when he was the Maths…

Bill is both the Secretary of the Council and the National Coordinator of the Mathematical Challenge competition. From 1973 to 2000, he was Principal Teacher of Mathematics at Elgin Academy. He was also an assessor with the Scottish Examination Board. Since his retirement he has continued to be involved in school mathematics across the UK,…

Chris Smith started teaching Maths at Kilmarnock’s Grange Academy back in 2006. He joined the Scottish Mathematical Council in 2014 and is currently an Associate Member, responsible for liaising with the secondary Enterprising Mathematics in Scotland team. Chris is involved in various Maths Week Scotland initiatives: filming the Daily Challenges with the BBC and running…

Sarah is a primary school teacher in Highland and was also the Numeracy Development Officer for the region between 2018 and 2022.  She has been fortunate to work in a wide range of schools in England, New Zealand and Scotland.  She has a passion for supporting learners to develop an understanding and love of mathematics…

Suzanne has been a maths teacher at St Joseph’s College since 2007. She has undertaken many roles in this time including the regional maths and numeracy support officer until 2014. Suzanne has a passion for helping all learners experience success in maths and supports other teachers by sharing any resources she can. She joined the…

Dr Chris Pritchard, OBE returned to the role of SMC Chair (in an acting capacity) from October 2025 to August 2026 having served as Chair for over five years to 2019. He continues as the Production Editor of the SMC Journals, having held the post of Editor-in Chief previously for 18 years. He was the…

Richard is a Reader in Mathematics and the Director of Teaching in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh.  He has a research background in classical real analysis and the calculus of variations, but is now focussed on teaching, with particular interests in innovative course design and delivery in higher education mathematics. He…

John is a Senior Education Officer with Education Scotland with responsibility for Numeracy and Mathematics. He has been in post since November 2021 having previously been a primary school head teacher. John is committed to connecting colleagues and partners in all sectors to ensure Scotland becomes a maths positive nation. John has been working collaboratively…

Daniel Wolf-Root has nearly twenty years’ experience teaching mathematics in secondary schools. He has taught in both the USA and Scotland, in state and private schools, and developed advanced summer courses for primary students. Daniel has been active in Math(s) Clubs, the Bay Area Mathletes and Berkeley Math Circle. He has been particularly focused  on…

Nicola has been a Primary teacher in Dumfries and Galloway for the past 19 years.  She is currently on a secondment as part of the PT of Inclusive Practice team in Dumfries and Galloway, and has been involved with numeracy development in the region for the past seven years.  She is a big advocate of…

Georgina is the Head of Science, Mathematics and Core Skills at SQA. She initially trained as a science teacher before moving to AQA, one of the English awarding bodies. Georgina has worked in awarding bodies for the last 20 years with a focus on stakeholder engagement and educational reform.  Her main area of expertise is…

Cameron is a Depute Head Teacher at Darvel Primary School in Ayrshire. With a passion for mathematics and music, Cam had been instrumental in the creation of Maths Week Scotland materials for the Council such as Escape from Lochdonia Manor and Looking and Listening for the Beauty in Maths.