Judith Hanta completed her Bachelor of Science degree in computer science in 1985 and a Master of Business Administration in 1988 at McMaster University. She earned a Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto in 1990. Judith began her teaching career at Saint Mary Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton as a classroom teacher of mathematics and computer science. After teaching at Bishop Ryan, St. Thomas More, and then working as a special assignment math teacher at the Nicholas Mancini Centre, she returned to Saint Mary as Mathematics Department Head and classroom teacher in 2010. Judith’s willingness to help every student has earned her great respect and gratitude from all her pupils. She makes use of her strong technology skills to support student learning and engagement. Judith has facilitated the professional growth of teachers from across the province as a leader of multiple development initiatives. Judith and her husband Andy are proud of their three children who are all studying STEM-related fields at university. She enjoys hiking, kayaking and cycling as well as relaxing with a good book, math puzzles and games.