Gretel Reid-Willis is an innovative teacher who has energized her colleagues, students and their parents. She works to dispel the intimidating nature of math and explain why it is essential for all of us. She has helped many young students, particularly girls, discover the pleasures and power of math through language, drama, visual arts and real-world investigations.

Reid-Willis makes learning a family affair with innovative outreach programs for parents and students. In 2007, just six years after graduating from York, she was honoured with the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Literacy and Numeracy.