He teaches, Klaus Hoechsmann inspires teachers to love and understand mathematics. As he puts it, “mathematics, like singing, is for everyone – not only the three tenors”. He is a devoted scholar of mathematics who went from research mathematician and professor at UBC, to a trainer of math teachers, to play-wright and public disseminator of mathematics. He is co-founder of the elementary grades math contest (ELMACON) and the author of the PIMS math-posters that were seen on busses throughout the year 2000.