Major in Mathematics Education
Become an educator • Learn to teach mathematics • Impact the next generation
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
What are you looking for?
Become an educator • Learn to teach mathematics • Impact the next generation
At JBU, we know that your desire to help others learn and grow comes from God. In the mathematics education major, you'll revisit foundational mathematical concepts and learn to successfully teach at a secondary education level. With on-campus model classrooms and exposure to real classrooms starting in your very first semester, you will graduate well-prepared to teach in a public or private school classroom.
JBU's experienced mathematics faculty will aid students in how to educate and engage with their future students through practice, discussion and shadowing.
Students will have multiple opportunities even from their first semester to practice teaching on campus and in classrooms outside of JBU.
JBU is accredited so that students can transfer their teaching license easily across states and internationally.
From learning calculus I, to a teaching internship, JBU equips students to not only master math, but simultaneously learn how to be good educators.
Students spend a lot of time in clinical-style education with mentor teachers. Through observing and teaching alongside these teachers, JBU students become confident in their capabilities in areas such as classroom management and lesson planning.
From the very first semester, students get to have an in-classroom experience. JBU students get the chance to practice teaching for more time than most students in other mathematics education programs. This creates great confidence, trust and respect in the student's mentor teachers, as well as future employers.
JBU students can spend time studying in Lithuania, Guatemala, Honduras, Northern Ireland and various parts of the world. Not only does JBU equip students to be able to transfer their teaching license to go and teach other places, but gives them a chance to enhance their teaching education abroad before they even graduate
JBU students will have multiple opportunities to explore the topics and fields they feel called to in order to better launch themselves upon graduation.
JBU's mathematics education program qualifies students to teach in private and public schools across the U.S.
These professionals oversee the daily aspect of childcare centers, preschools or other schools. This position typically requires an advanced degree.
Many international and missionary-based schools are looking for qualified teachers to serve around the world.
Many graduates choose to pursue a degree in higher education to teach collegiate coursework in education. (Check out JBU's master's in higher education.)
Hollie Gumm started her career as a chemist in Arizona before becoming a science teacher in the Peoria School District. Hollie continued her education service as a math instructor, building principal, and district administrator for Arkansas Virtual Academy. She also served as an Instructional Facilitator and Instructional Specialist for Springdale Public Schools before joining JBU as a full-time professor and department chair for Teacher Education.
Hollie graduated from JBU with a degree in Chemistry. She received her teaching certification at the University of Phoenix and finished her Master's in Educational Leadership at the University of Central Arkansas. Hollie is currently completing her doctoral studies at Grand Canyon University in Psychology with an emphasis in Cognition and Instruction.
Director of Professional Development, Assistant Professor of Math Education
Equip yourself for a successful career and a life of purpose.
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John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.