Learning in the classroom setting today presents a unique challenge. The Mathnasium Center which will call Lincoln, Nebraska home, aims to bridge some of the educational gaps. This is where the help and support of Brett and Jenna Maher will prove instrumental. For students in the capital city of the Cornhusker State. It's a natural pairing with aligned values.
Best known as a special teams player at multiple levels of football, Brett boasts a secondary education degree in mathematics. Moreover, Jenna spent multiple years in the field as an elementary teacher. With their combined backgrounds, the Mahers will strive to facilitate and cultivate an experience that mitigates the frustration that often comes with the subject of math. The franchise they are partnering with is well-established domestically as well as abroad.
Part of the success of the program is their individual focus and approachable teaching method. The solely math-centered academic enhancement gives those in the program exactly what they need. Their instruction starts with an evaluation of each individual to measure the level of comprehension within the field. This allows instructors to know which areas to tackle and the best way to go about tailoring the experience.
As is the case in multiple facets of life, some things need minor tweaks while other areas may need a little more hands-on guidance. Going about it this way also gives those in the teaching role the flexibility to maybe even go beyond the regular curriculum to further challenge students. Either way, the program has something for everyone and truly strives to serve the multitude of concerns or areas of growth.
For a system that can often be criticized as too much of a cookie-cutter model, the Mathnasium Center at all locations offers an alternative. The franchise is largely considered a success and popular among those who are a part of the program. The emphasis is not only on first learning about the student, but the teaching itself is different from what can be seen in the traditional classroom. Abstract math concepts are broken down into everyday words. Furthermore, instead of using obsolete or unrealistic meaningless examples, those taking instruction instead learn via more practical, visually appealing, and hands-on approaches.
Spearheading the Lincoln Mathnasium Center effort
Making a difference in an area of expertise offers an opportunity for the Mahers to tap into their strengths. In a press release from the announcement, Jenna Maher shared part of why this current venture is important to her:
With my background as a former elementary school teacher, where I developed a deep understanding of educational challenges and successes, this opportunity allows me to leverage the connections I’ve built with schools and educators to offer a valuable resource that fosters academic growth.
The in-state Nebraska connection since their Kearney days adds to the authentic connection with the area that will likely yield positive results. Children at all levels of education can often benefit from enhanced academic guidance outside of the classroom. With the educational backgrounds of the new Lincoln Mathnasium Center owner-operators and a proven system in place, those who attend are receiving strong, academically vibrant attention.
Commitment to offering a research-backed choice as an alternative will ultimately benefit all in the community. The amount of enthusiasm and desire to be truly attentive to the needs of all students makes the official opening later this fall an exciting and worthy chapter addition for those in Lincoln and Mathnasium Center.
(Featured Photo Credit Courtesy of: James D. Smith/Dallas Cowboys)
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