About Jason Ermer
Equal parts storyteller, teacher, and mathematician, Jason Ermer (he/him) was once voted “most likely to lead children to their fictional doom.”
Jason has two decades of experience as a professional educator, during which time his passion for crafting interactive problem-solving experiences has taken him from the mathematics classroom to the gaming table, and beyond. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jason holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in education from the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to his years of experience in the middle school classroom, Jason was a Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Natural Sciences at University of Texas Austin, where he coached future secondary STEM teachers in the pedagogy of inquiry-based teaching, and taught mathematics courses for future elementary school teachers. In 2012 he won a Teaching Excellence Award from the College of Natural Sciences. Jason now lives in Seattle, Washington, where he previously taught mathematics at Westside School and Open Window School. He and his husband, Michael, are avid hikers, and the Pacific Northwest is a great place to take advantage of the outdoors! Vertical Divider
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About MythematicsMythematics is a smash-up of two nerdy passions of mine: mathematics and epic sci-fi/fantasy adventure games. These two disparate endeavors are united by a common theme: the joy of exploration and discovery.
Mythic Adventures. I lead cooperative fantasy adventure games for kids, families, and professional teams. Nothing unites a group like slaying a dragon! Adventurous Mathematics. I teach mathematics workshops for young people, parents, and teachers. My instructional style emphasizes creativity, curiosity, and a sense of play. |
Commitment to Free Resources
Downloadable curriculum resources on this website will always be offered at no cost to teachers, students, or families. A guiding principle of Mythematics is that no teacher is truly paid what they are worth, and that teachers should never be expected to pay anyone (not even another teacher) for quality resources.
Should you find these resources to be valuable, and if you have the financial means to express your gratitude, I have a Ko-fi page where I humbly accept tips. Alternatively, consider giving a few dollars to Black Lives Matter or he American Civil Liberties Union.
Should you find these resources to be valuable, and if you have the financial means to express your gratitude, I have a Ko-fi page where I humbly accept tips. Alternatively, consider giving a few dollars to Black Lives Matter or he American Civil Liberties Union.