Michael Evans: Years 5-10
Michael Evans has a PhD in Mathematics from Monash University and a Diploma of Education from La Trobe University. He currently holds the honorary position of Senior Fellow at AMSI, at the University of Melbourne. He was Head of Mathematics at Scotch College, Melbourne and has also taught in public schools. He has been very involved with curriculum development at both state and national levels. In 1999, Michael was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by Monash University for his contribution to mathematics education, in 2001 he received the Bernhard Neumann Award for contributions to mathematics enrichment in Australia, and in 2013 received the AMSI Medal for Distinguished Service.

Nadia Abdelal: Year 8
Nadia Abdelal is a mathematics educator, writer, presenter, and coach with a strong background in teaching and a deep passion for improving maths education. With nearly two decades of experience, she has worked as a classroom teacher, consultant, and author of multiple mathematics texts and resources. Nadia specialises in the conceptual, contextual, and explicit teaching of mathematical ideas, with a focus on strengthening student understanding and supporting teachers with clear, practical instructional design. Her work spans primary and secondary contexts across Australia, including remote and regional schools, where she provides tailored professional learning, curriculum support, and resource development. As a mathematics education specialist and experienced presenter, Nadia is committed to fostering differentiation, inclusion, and high-quality teaching practices, helping teachers build confidence and students develop a genuine connection to mathematics. 

Colin Becker: Years 5 and 6
Colin Becker worked as a Mathematics and ITLT specialist at an independent boys’ school in Adelaide. Colin has written for professional publications, presented at conferences and schools, and is actively involved in mathematics education.

Peter Brown: Years 7-10
Peter Brown studied Pure Mathematics and Ancient Greek at Newcastle University, and completed postgraduate degrees in each subject at the University of Sydney. He worked for nine years as a mathematics teacher in NSW State schools. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at UNSW. He held the position of Director of First Year Studies from 2011-15, in 2009 he received a Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Award for educational leadership and was awarded the Science Faculty Lecturer of the Year in 2016.   He specialises in Number Theory and History of Mathematics and has published in both areas. Peter regularly speaks at teacher in-services, talented student days and mathematics Olympiad camps.

Seonaid Chio: Years 5 and 6
Seonaid Chio is the Head of Teaching and Learning at Grimwade House, Melbourne Grammar School. With over 20 years of teaching experience and more than a decade of leading teaching and learning, she brings a depth of knowledge in curriculum design. Her leadership spans a range of schools across three different countries, enriching her approach with diverse educational perspectives. She is passionate about empowering teachers to build student confidence and curiosity, particularly in mathematics, through collaborative practice, explicit teaching, and reflective dialogue, all grounded in best practice.

Howard Cole: Years 5 and 6
Howard Cole was Senior Mathematics Master at Sydney Grammar School Edgecliff Preparatory for many years. He outlined the whole primary curriculum during that time, as well as writing and producing in-school workbooks for Years 5 and 6. Now retired from teaching, he still maintains a keen interest in mathematics and curriculum development.

Andy Edwards: Years 5 and 6
Andy Edwards taught in secondary mathematics classrooms for 31 years in Victoria, Canada and Queensland. He has worked for the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority, writing materials for their assessment programs from Years 3 to 12, and as a test item developer for WA’s OLNA program. He has written non-routine problems for the Australian Mathematics Trust and received a Bernard Neumann Award from the Australian Maths Trust for his work.

Adrienne English: Years 5 and 6
Adrienne English is the Enrichment Coordinator at Melbourne Grammar School – Grimwade House, where she has led gifted education and mathematics enrichment for over 15 years. With a Masters in Education (Gifted Education) and more than 25 years of experience in primary teaching and leadership across Melbourne independent schools, Adrienne brings deep expertise in curriculum design and differentiated instruction. Her passion for mathematics has driven the development of targeted programs aimed at fostering both excellence and a growth mindset in students. Adrienne also serves as a Director on the Board of the Mathematical Association of Victoria.

Garth Gaudry: Years 5-10
The late Garth Gaudry was Head of Mathematics at Flinders University before moving to UNSW, where he became Head of School. He was the inaugural Director of AMSI before he became the Director of AMSI’s International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics. His previous positions include membership of the South Australian Mathematics Subject Committee and the Eltis Committee appointed by the NSW Government to enquire into Outcomes and Profiles. He was a life member of the Australian Mathematical Society and Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, UNSW.

Echo Gu: Years 9 and 10
Echo Gu graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Actuarial Studies, a Master of Teaching, and a Master of Data Science. She taught mathematics from Years 7 to 12, including both the VCE and IB curriculum. She has been involved in textbook writing and VCE examination work throughout her teaching career. She specialises in lesson design and creating resources to develop and assess students' mathematical reasoning skills. Echo is currently the Curriculum Leader of Mathematics at Lauriston Girls’ School.

Monica Guo: Years 9 and 10
Monica Guo graduated from the University of Melbourne with BEng (Hons) and a Master of Teaching (Secondary). Since beginning her teaching career in 2014, she has taught at various Victorian independent schools across all secondary levels, including VCE Mathematics subjects and the International Baccalaureate Mathematics. She has contributed to textbook writing, curriculum development, and VCE Exam-marking in Specialist Mathematics, and has a strong interest in maths problem solving.

David Hunt: Years 7-10
David Hunt graduated from the University of Sydney in 1967 with an Honours degree in Mathematics and Physics, then obtained a master’s degree and a doctorate from the University of Warwick. He was an Associate Professor at UNSW, and taught courses in Pure Mathematics from first year to master’s level and was Director of First Year Studies in Mathematics for five years. Many of David’s activities outside UNSW have centred on the Australian Mathematics Trust. In 2016 David was awarded the Paul Erdos medal, in recognition of his contributions to education, as well as his work with the International Mathematical Olympiad movement. In 2018 he was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia in the general division.

Tim Marchant: Year 8
Tim Marchant completed a PhD at the University of Adelaide in 1988. He is currently Director of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute and previously was Dean of Research at the University of Wollongong. Tim has held numerous leadership roles in the mathematical sciences, including President of the Australian Mathematical Society, Chair of Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics and Director of the Mathematics in Industry Study Group.

Leanne McMahon: Year 8
Leanne McMahon has been part of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute for ten years, beginning as an Outreach Officer for the BHP ChooseMATHS project. She is currently AMSI’s School Mathematics Advisor, drawing on her extensive expertise in mathematics content, pedagogy and school practice. Leanne has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Biochemistry and also a Master of Education in Evidence-Based Teaching, from the University of Melbourne. She spent many years specialising in senior biology at Wesley College Melbourne and then broadened her experience by teaching mathematics in government and Catholic schools. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to teacher professional learning and to supporting educators to make mathematics relevant, achievable and enjoyable for all students. Through her role at AMSI, Leanne continues to champion high-quality mathematical teaching and to share her passion for mathematics with teachers across the country.

Robert McLaren: Years 9 and 10
Robert McLaren graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Diploma of Education. He commenced his teaching career in 1979 at The Geelong College and has taught at a number of Victorian Independent Schools throughout his career. At Scotch College in Melbourne he led the role of Vice Principal. He has been involved in textbook writing, curriculum development and VCE examination setting and marking during his teaching life. He has taught mathematics at all secondary levels and has a particular interest in problem solving.

Abrahim Nasrawi: Year 7
Abrahim Nasrawi is a mathematics teacher at Scotch College, Melbourne. He completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Monash University, majoring in Applied Mathematics and Physics. After a period working outside education, he returned to Monash to undertake a PhD in Statistical Mechanics and a Master of Education, during which he also taught undergraduate mathematics as an academic tutor.

Bill Pender: Years 7-10
Bill Pender has a PhD in Pure Mathematics from Sydney University and a BA (Hons) in Early English from Macquarie University. After a year at Bonn University, he taught at Sydney Grammar School from 1975 to 2008, where he was Subject Master for many years. He has been involved in the development of NSW Mathematics syllabuses since the early 1990s, and was a foundation member of the Education Advisory Committee of AMSI. He has also lectured and tutored at Sydney University and at UNSW, and given various in-service courses. Bill is the lead author of the NSW calculus series Cambridge Mathematics.

Jacqui Ramagge: Years 5-8
Jacqui Ramagge is Executive Dean of STEM at the University of South Australia and is President of the Australian Council of Deans of Science. After graduating in 1993 with a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Warwick (UK) she has previously worked at the University of Newcastle (Australia), at the University of Wollongong, University of Sydney and Durham University, UK. She has served on the Australian Research Council College of Experts, including as Chair of Australian Laureate Fellowships Selection Advisory Committee. She teaches mathematics at all levels from primary school to PhD courses and has won a teaching award. She contributed to the Vermont Mathematics Initiative (USA) and is a founding member of the Australian Mathematics Trust Primary Problems Committee. In 2013 she received a BH Neumann Award from the Australian Mathematics Trust for her significant contribution to the enrichment of mathematics learning in Australia.

Janine Sprakel (formerly McIntosh): Years 5-8
Janine Sprakel is an experienced maths educator, teacher trainer. She has a strong background in primary education and mathematics pedagogy, with extensive experience in developing innovative educational resources. Janine has contributed to the design of online and careers materials to support mathematics education and was a writer for the Australian Curriculum. Janine has demonstrated leadership and project management skills and fostering successful partnerships with industry and government partners. She has worked as a lecturer in mathematics education at the University of Melbourne and has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting mathematics enjoyment and study across Australia. She is passionate about advancing quality mathematics education, encouraging gender equality in STEM and inspiring learners and educators to stick with maths to grow capacity and community.

Geoff Wemyss: Years 7, 9, 10
Geoff Wemyss taught secondary school mathematics in Melbourne from 1977 to 2023, at Scotch College (for 45 years) and Trinity Grammar School (2 years). During the American school year 1990-91 he taught on exchange at Belmont Hill School in Boston. As part of his teaching at Scotch, Geoff was coordinator of Years 7 and 8 Mathematics for six years and coordinator of Specialist Mathematics for twenty years.

Brian Woolacott: Years 9 and 10
Robert McLaren graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Diploma of Education. He commenced his teaching career in 1979 at The Geelong College and has taught at a number of Victorian Independent Schools throughout his career. At Scotch College in Melbourne he led the role of Vice Principal. He has been involved in textbook writing, curriculum development and VCE examination setting and marking during his teaching life. He has taught mathematics at all secondary levels and has a particular interest in problem solving.

Rowena Ball: Years 5-10
Rowena Ball is an applied mathematician at the Mathematical Science Institute, Australian National University. Her research on Indigenous and non-Western mathematics has shown that sophisticated mathematical concepts were known and expressed culturally within Indigenous societies, opening up possibilities for new mathematical approaches to 21st century problems. She works with scientists from other disciplines, including physics, chemistry, and engineering, to model and solve real-world problems involving complex dynamics and emergent behaviour.

Hongzhang Xu: Years 5-10
Dr Hongzhang Xu is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU) and a senior ecohydrologist at the Murray Darling Basin Authority. He has worked at the Mathematical Sciences Institute at the ANU, as a post-doctoral researcher, investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mathematics and sciences. His work is broadly read and cited frequently, and he regularly receives invitations to comment on popular issues from major media, such as CNN, ABC, The Conversation, Bloomberg, and Nature News.