During more than 25 years as a high school department head, Walker Schofield found many ways to encourage mathematics education.  He is the co-author of a series of textbooks for grades 9 to 12, is a founding member of W.O.M.A., a life member of O.A.M.E., and has been a teachers’ federation representative. He has also worked on Canadian Mathematics Competition problems committees. Besides the Descartes Medal, Walker is a recipient of the Bishop Townsend Award for teaching excellence.
Hamilton is Walker’s home town. He went to Memorial P.S., Delta S.S and McMaster University. He also studied at the University of Toronto.
During his career he taught at Nelson H.S. in Burlington, and in London at Oakridge S.S. and Banting S.S. He was mathematics department head at both London schools. His participation in school life included producing school shows, advising the student council and year book committees, leading mathematics contest teams, and coaching basketball.
Walker has also taught at Althouse College at the University of Western Ontario.