The Math Vantage

I've always been the friend everyone wanted to study with, if we actually had to study.
I had a knack for organizing chaos into clear notes, and when I explained things out loud, they just...clicked. For my friends, for me, for anyone listening. That's when I realized something simple but powerful: when you break things down and teach them well, they stick.

That was the spark.

In college, my first real job was tutoring math in my dorm. It was convenient, paid just enough, and honestly, it felt like cheating; I was getting paid to talk about math, something I already loved doing. I enjoyed helping people improve, but I also noticed I didn’t enjoy working with students who didn’t want to be there. That stuck with me.

Eventually, I changed my major to pursue secondary education. I figured, why not make this passion a profession? But even then, I knew I didn’t want to follow the traditional teaching path. I was drawn to students who were driven, the ones who wanted to learn, but just needed the right support. I didn’t have it all figured out, so I went to graduate school. When in doubt, do more school. Right?

Then my dad passed away.

I didn’t know what to do with myself. I took a teaching job while I processed the loss, and in the meantime, I fell into new hobbies: rock climbing, traveling, staring at the empty night sky. I learned a lot about myself. Teaching was hard, yes, but what I longed for most was a sense of community. And through it all, one constant remained: I still loved math. So, I chased that love into a PhD.

But after finishing my doctorate, I realized something: I had the degree, but not the life I wanted. I pivoted into data science. Those hobbies I picked up along the way? They taught me that I wanted more freedom, more meaning, and definitely more alignment. Like my dad, I wasn’t built to follow someone else’s vision. I needed to build my own.

Then came the final push.

My wife and I moved, again. Move number 14. This time, across the country. Again. With our kids. For the third time. We were tired. We’d built small, beautiful communities everywhere we went, but nowhere ever truly felt like home. So we made a decision: grow our family, plant real roots, and build a life that reflected our values.

That’s when it hit me.

The people I love - my family, my friends - still struggle with the same things I’ve been teaching for years:

Financial awareness. Data literacy. Math confidence. Direction.

What I didn’t realize until recently is just how much becoming a parent changed everything. Once I had children, my entire perspective on education shifted. Inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, and student-driven education weren’t just theoretical ideals anymore. They became essential. I began to see learning not through the lens of curriculum or outcomes - but through curiosity, autonomy, and growth - through their eyes.

And becoming a parent changed everything. Education wasn’t just something I taught anymore; it became something I lived. Watching my kids learn reframed everything. Project-based learning, student-driven inquiry, those weren’t just good ideas. They became essential. I stopped seeing learning as curriculum and started seeing it through their eyes: curiosity, autonomy, and wonder.

That’s when I fully embraced what I do best: helping people find their own unique vantage point in learning.

We all have our own rhythm — our own way of learning, thinking, and building. My job is to help you find yours.

That’s why I created The Math Vantage.

It’s a space for students, professionals, and lifelong learners who are ready to take control of their future. Whether you're prepping for an exam, sharpening your skills, or looking for clarity in a numbers-driven world, this is your place to grow. With support. With strategy. And with purpose.