Jeri Lunney has tackled a vast array of projects related to mathematics education and has gathered many admirers along the way for her excellent efforts.
Jeri grew up in Eastern Ontario, attending S.S. No. 4 in Pakenham, Almonte H.S., St. Patrick’s College at the University of Ottawa, and the University of Waterloo.
She taught in the Ottawa area at Merrivale H.S., Laurentian H.S., the H.S. of Commerce, Sir Robert Borden H.S., Confederation H.S and St. Paul’s H.S. where she was department head and vice-principal. She has also worked with the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa and the Carleton Board of Education.
Jeri has been awarded a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence, the Don Attridge Award, the Royal Bank Fellowship, the Director’s Award from the Carleton Roman Catholic Board of Education, and an Outstanding Teacher Award from the Carleton Board.
Jeri’s professional affiliations include O.A.M.E. (for which she served as President), N.C.T.M., C.O.M.A., O.E.C.T.A., and O.S.S.T.F. She co-authored a number of textbooks, has travelled across Canada to give workshops in mathematics, and organized the first Ontario Mathematics Olympics for grade 7 and 8 students.
Jeri’s long experience with the University of Waterloo is a highlight for her: taking courses, working with contest organizers and coaching contest entrants.