Mathematician:Carol Jean Vorderman

Mathematician
British mathematically literate TV presenter best known for having presented for $26$ years.

Has intensive involvement in the British government's initiative to improve the mathematical literacy of school students. Whether you consider this as a point in her favour or against her depends on how cynically you view the government of the United Kingdom. It is worth pointing out that the website presented in her name has had a mixed reception.

A $3$rd-class degree from is known as a Vorderman in her honour.

History

 * Born: 24 December 1960

Nationality
British, of Dutch and Welsh parentage

Publications

 * http://themathsfactor.com/: Carol Vorderman's online maths school