Mrs Sophia Bryant (born Willock - 1850-1922) English mathematical scholar and teacher. In 1875 she joined the staff of the North London Collegiate School for Girls. She became assistant to Miss Buss, the founder of the school whom, she succeeded as Headmistress in 1895. Campaigned for secondary education for women. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery (London, 1890-1894). Woodburytype after photograph by W & D Downey.