No matter what path Vicky Cairns has followed in her education career, mathematics has always been key, and she has recently moved back into the classroom to help students develop their interest and skills in the field.
After graduating from Cathedral Girls H.S. in Hamilton, Vicky attended the University of Waterloo where she graduated with a BMath in the Co–op Mathematics Teaching Program. Her teaching career began, and has continued, at Hillfield Strathallan College in Hamilton. Over the years she has taught all levels of mathematics at the college, in addition to assuming senior administrative roles.
Like so many good teachers, she has been active in extracurricular activities at the school, including coaching softball and helping her students tackle mathematics contests. She has also been a mentor to many mathematics teaching interns who have spent time in Hillfield Strathallan's classrooms.
She has been active in the community, doing volunteer work with the Big Brothers organization and helping students with fundraising for HIV/AIDS research projects.
Outside of teaching, Vicky and her husband Paul enjoy walking and travel, gardening and golf. They have two grown children.