Thomas McCulloch
Thomas McCulloch (September 1775 – September 9, 1843) was a Scottish-born, Presbyterian minister, author, educator, and education reformer. He was the founder and principal of Pictou Academy (pronounced pick-toe) and the first principal of Dalhousie College (now Dalhousie University) from 1838–1843. He is the author of The Stepsure Letters (1821-1823), considered to be the first major work of English Canada humour.