Brian McCudden’s Descartes Medal citation recognizes “his major contribution in the reshaping of mathematics education in the huge, sprawling Metro Separate School Board.” He is also described as “a highly successful teacher and motivator of students.”
Brian grew up in Ireland. His primary school was in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, his secondary school and post secondary schools were both in Belfast. He taught at Christian Brothers Secondary School in Belfast before coming to Canada.
Brian holds a number of degrees, having furthered his education at York University, O.I.S.E., the University of Toronto, McMaster University and the University of Western Ontario. His Canadian teaching career was spent in the Toronto area: St Anthony/J.J. McGrand, St. Clare, Holy Rosary, St. Benedict, St. John Vianney, and Monsignor John Corrigan Schools. He was vice-principal at the first two of those schools, and principal at the rest.  He was the Mathematics Program Coordinator for the Metro Separate School Board. Brian has been involved with O.A.M.E. and O.M.C.A. and the Ontario Mathematics Olympics. In addition, he has worked as a mathematics consultant and writer for McGraw Hill Ryerson, the provincial government, and the Institute of Catholic Education.
Brian coached a number of school sports teams and in his spare time enjoys golfing, hiking, reading, travel and music.