Mathematics Education

Mathematics Education students receive an experiential education from incredible professors who have taught elementary through high school math classes.

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Hear from faculty and students about Math Education at JBU.

Why Study Mathematics Education at JBU

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Experience Clinical-Style Education

Students spend a lot of time observing and teaching alongside professionals so that students are confident in classroom management and lesson planning.

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Study Strong Curriculumn

JBU’s education program combines the rigor of JBU's education department with the breadth of the mathematics curriculum. JBU develops great teachers who are experts in their field of study.

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Learn from Experience

JBU students teach almost double the amount of time of other student-teaching programs. Mentor teachers know that JBU students’ education has prepared them to handle their classroom.

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Enjoy Licensure Transfer

JBU’s program is accredited in such a way that allows students to transfer their teaching license easily across states.

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Learn through Collaboration

Because of the small class sizes, JBU’s math professors are uniquely accessible to students, often attending evening study sessions and regularly tutoring students.

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Teach Abroad

Education students have the opportunity to teach English for college credit during summer study abroad trips in Uganda or Lithuania.

Meet the Mathematics Education Professors

Gregory Varner
Melissa Michael
Frank Blume
Gregory Varner

Gregory Varner

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Varner grew up in Southern Missouri and, after a time working in youth ministry, obtained his doctorate. When not teaching in the mathematics program, he enjoys spending time with his family.

GVarner@jbu.edu
Melissa Michael

Melissa Michael

Assistant Professor of Math Education

Mrs. Melissa Michael has a passion for making mathematics understandable and enjoyable. Outside of the classroom, she loves to serve the community and participate in short-term missions.

 

 

MMichael@jbu.edu
Frank Blume

Frank Blume

Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Frank Blume has been teaching Mathematics at JBU since 1995. Dr. Blume teaches Probability and Statistics, Faith and Science, and all classes for math majors.

Being at a Christian University has had a great impact on Dr. Blume's research and teaching focus while at JBU. The integration of faith and science has always been a major component of Dr. Blume's personal spiritual journey, and he enjoys exploring it further in the classroom.

Currently, Dr. Blume is writing a book on the integration of faith and science. The provisional title of the book is Science and Spirit-Dialogues on Integration.

 

479-524-4112
FBlume@jbu.edu

Alumni Profile

Heather Morsman ’10

Heather Morsman ’10

“JBU gave me a very thorough math education. I was hired for my position before I even graduated. I was prepared to enter the teaching field because of my education at JBU and the classroom observation and teaching opportunities I had in the local schools.”

What Can You Do With A Mathematics Education Degree?

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Teach in Public or Private Schools

JBU's mathematics education program qualifies students to teach in private and public schools across the U.S.

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Teach in Early Childhood Centers

Childcare workers who understand childhood development and education fundamentals are in great demand in early childhood education facilities and daycares.

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Education Administrator

These professionals oversee the daily aspect of childcare centers, preschools, or other schools. This position typically requires an advanced degree.

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Teach Abroad

Many international and missionary-based schools are looking for qualified teachers to serve around the world.

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Social Work

Elementary schools and other educational institutions look for social workers who have a background in education.

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Graduate School

Many graduates choose to pursue a degree in higher education to teach collegiate coursework in education.

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Missions Work

Many missionary families are looking for qualified educational professionals to help them with homeschooling.

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