MATH LEARNING CENTER - Key Persons
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- Senior Advisor of Content Development
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- Senior Advisor of Educator Support
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- Chief Financial Officer at Unity Care NW
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- Director of Professional Learning
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- Intel Sales and Marketing, Retired
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- Associate Professor of Mathematics at San Diego State University
Gene was a past president and co-founder of The Math Learning Center, and professor emeritus of mathematical sciences at Portland State University. Earlier in his career, he was chair of the department of mathematics at Pacific Lutheran University and later, professor of mathematics at the University of Oregon.
He had a particular interest in visual thinking as it relates to the teaching and learning of mathematics. He co-authored the Math and the Mind's Eye series and developed many of the mathematical models and manipulatives that appear in The Math Learning Center's materials.
Gene directed fourteen projects in mathematics education supported by the National Science Foundation and other agencies, made numerous conference and in-service presentations, and conducted in-service workshops and courses for mathematics teachers internationally.
In 2018, The Math Learning Center established a foundation with a shared mission to inspire and enable individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability. We named it the Maier Math Foundation in honor of Gene's significant contributions to math education.
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- Mathematics Education at Vanderbilt University
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- Mathematics Education at Oregon State University
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- Executive Director of CPM Educational Program
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- Chief People Officer / Education Leads
A co-founder of The Math Learning Center, Don's career was devoted to education beginning with his years as a classroom teacher. He believed that all students could find meaning in mathematics, honored their thinking, and understood that learning math was more than memorizing procedures. He shared a passion for improving math education and believed in the power of visual thinking.
After serving as the state math coordinator for Oregon, Don brought his leadership skills to MLC. During his 30 year tenure he was in charge of operations and led the growing organization through several facility changes culminating in the construction of our current warehouse and office space in 1994. A man of many talents, Don designed the entire facility himself and oversaw each aspect of the project. As a tribute to his vision and dedication our building was named in his honor upon his passing in 2010.
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- Education Program Officer
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- Vice President, Business Development
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- Senior Manager of Content Development
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- Director of Strategy for Clarity Innovations
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- Senior Manager of Assessment