Adam Agar graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Civil Engineering program in 2000, and completed his B.Ed at the University of Western Ontario, Althouse, qualified in Senior Mathematics and Physics in 2001. He later added his Honours Specialist in Physics (2003) and additional qualifications for Junior Mathematics (2009). As the Department Head of Mathematics at Mitchell District High school, Adam has a keen interest in changing his practice and trying new ideas in the classroom to enhance his students’ experiences. In 2012, he received an Excellence in Education Award, presented by the Avon Maitland District School Board and District 8 of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, recognizing his contributions to student and school culture. Not only have his ideas impacted his students, he has also empowered his department members to try new things in their classrooms. His dedication extends beyond his school – Adam also leads a series of mathematics and physics workshops where he shares his pedagogies with colleagues across his school district. Away from the classroom, Adam enjoys coaching youth hockey in his community, and cherishes opportunities to spend time with his wife and two daughters swimming, horseback riding and enjoying winter trips to the beach in Florida.