Norman
1640 24th Avenue NW
Norman, OK 73069
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Decker is from Norman, OK and earned his B.S. in Software Engineering from the UCO. While finishing his degree, he discovered that he enjoys teaching much more than coding. Decker is beyond blessed in this life and he wants to share the goodness he's been given with everyone he meets.
Favorite Number: "-1, because it is the first number that represents a purely abstract concept. If you have 1 thing, you can see, feel, and touch it. If you have 0 things, you can point to where the things should be and say there are no things there. But you can never see, feel, touch or point to where -1 thing should be."
Fun Fact: Decker is a huge video game nerd who has used math to analyze and play games better.
Favorite Math Joke: "What do you get when you cross and arrow with a mountain climber? Nothing! You can't cross a vector and a scalar!"
Why I love Mathnasium: "I love Mathnasium because when I was a child, I was an outcast and was misunderstood. And sadly, very few people around me took the time to speak life and encouragement to me. Mathnasium is a place where children can come and find acceptance, encouragement, and most of all, the empowerment to go through life. The math skills will undoubtedly be of great value to them. But simply having a place of constant, positive reinforcement is the greatest value Mathnasium offers children."
Derek is a retired Army Ranger Medic with a passion for helping students grow in confidence. Derek has been an ultra runner, a coach for the world's toughest children's boot camp, a volunteer with the homeless in the city, and is a father of three daughters. Derek has owned Mathnasium of Norman since February of 2023. Derek has been teaching or coaching in one form or another since 2002!
Favorite Number: 33, because Derek grew up watching Larry Bird.
Favorite Math Joke: What did the Acorn say after it became a tree? Geometry.
Derek said: "I love Mathnasium, it has allowed me to channel my passion for education and confidence building to a whole new generation!"
Alexander is a Mathematics major at the University of Oklahoma with aspirations to work as a data analyst for the NSA after completing his degree. He has a deep passion for problem-solving and analytical thinking, which he enjoys sharing with students at Mathnasium. In his free time, he enjoys competitive video games, chess, and reading.
Favorite Number: "28—it is a perfect number."
Fun Fact: "I was born in the Year of the Snake and have a pet snake named Stanley. He is a Boa Constrictor."
Favorite Math Joke: "Why is the circle the smartest shape? Because it has 360 degrees!"
Why I love Mathnasium: "I love teaching math and making a difference in kids' lives. I do math every day for my major, and I hope to inspire others to love math as much as I do."
Eloise is a junior at Norman North High School and an active member of the school's speech and debate team. Outside of academics, she enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and is a big fan of Pierce the Veil. Having been a Mathnasium student for eight years before becoming an instructor, she brings firsthand experience and enthusiasm to helping students succeed in math.
Favorite Number: "91—it has some surprising factors."
Fun Fact: "I was a student at Mathnasium for eight years before becoming an instructor!"
Favorite Math Joke: "Why is 69 so scared of 70? Because they fought, and 71!"
Why I love Mathnasium: "I love making connections with the students! Mathnasium is an amazing place that helps students learn and grow in math!"
Emma is a senior Biomedical Engineering major at the University of Oklahoma. In addition to her studies, she works as an undergraduate research assistant in the BME lab, where she conducts research on nanogels. She enjoys applying her problem-solving skills to both engineering and teaching, helping students build confidence in math.
Favorite Number: "-18. I have no logical reasoning for this—I just decided this was the funniest number when I was in the fourth grade, and it remains true."
Fun Fact: "I have a black cat named Paul :3"
Favorite Math Joke: "What do baby parabolas drink? Quadratic Formula."
Why I love Mathnasium: "I love helping students understand challenging problems and seeing the ‘aha’ moments when they get the topic."
Mason is a student at the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Physics with a minor in Mathematics. His strong analytical background and passion for problem-solving make him a great mentor for students looking to improve their math skills.
Favorite Number: "My favorite number is 3 because it brings me good luck!"
Fun Fact: "I have a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo."
Favorite Math Joke: "Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 8 (ate) 9!"
Why I love Mathnasium: "Mathnasium creates an environment where students feel encouraged to learn and do math."
Finn is a student at the University of Oklahoma studying Petroleum Engineering, Geology, and Sustainable Energy Systems. Originally from Florida, he worked as a Mathnasium Instructor there for three years before joining the Norman team. In addition to his passion for math and science, he enjoys playing both the guitar and piano.
Favorite Number: "42. The answer to life, the universe, and everything."
Fun Fact: ""I have triple citizenship with the U.S., New Zealand, and Canada."
Favorite Math Joke: ""Three logicians walk into a bar. The bartender asks, 'Does everyone want a drink?' The first logician says, 'I'm not sure,' the second says, 'I don't know,' and the third just says, 'Yes.'"
Why I love Mathnasium: ""I love math and being able to help kids understand important concepts they have been struggling with."
Cooper earned a degree in Astronomy from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and has completed graduate coursework at the University of Oklahoma. He has a deep appreciation for film, animation, and video games as artistic mediums and enjoys analyzing and understanding them on a deeper level.
Favorite Number: "The imaginary number i. It's fascinating how something as seemingly absurd as 'imaginary numbers' can be so valuable in describing oscillations and quantum mechanics."
Fun Fact: "My sister and I have birthdays one day apart, but we aren’t twins."
Favorite Math Joke: "That one XKCD comic."
Why I love Mathnasium: "I love to teach math, and here at Mathnasium, I get to do just that."
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
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