Jordan Hamilton, recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award, 2024

Jordan Hamilton, Faculty of Mathematics

Jordan Hamilton

Dr. Jordan Hamilton is a continuing lecturer with the Faculty of Mathematics. Jordan strongly believes in four guiding principles for supporting learning: organization, enthusiasm, approachability, and innovation. One of his students remarked: “He makes learning very complex topics and calculus seem like nothing thanks to his expertise and knowledge.” Adding to that, a former student has said “He is always open to suggestions and answers all the questions we pose.” One of his colleagues notes his creative excellence in teaching: “During the pandemic he organized an online version which effectively served thousands of students.” Moreover, Jordan’s colleagues have highlighted his educational leadership, with one colleague mentioning: “He regularly attends the Math Teaching Seminar, FYMSiC, and teaching conferences such as Learning and the Brain, Canadian Math Society, and the UWTL conference.” Jordan Hamilton is an extraordinary teacher who has left a positive long-lasting impression on his students.”