Our Story
Big Ideas Learning, a family-owned business, is committed to longevity and is rooted in a passion for mathematics instruction. We have been blazing the path for a successful student learning journey since 1978, when our founder Dr. Ron Larson, published his first edition of Calculus. His priority in making student-focused materials aimed at helping all students deeply learn mathematics is the keystone of our approach.
Our programs focus on the big ideas of math and build students’ deep conceptual understanding, mathematical fluency, and meaningful problem-solving skills that can be applied to their daily lives. Through personalized professional development, educator workshops, and practical teaching guides tailored to support all learners, our goal is to empower teachers to build learning environments that foster confident mathematical thinkers.
Executive Leadership
Matt Totzke
CEO/President
Tim Larson
Chief Product Architect
Jill Larson
Chief Brand Officer
Susan DeLuca
Chief Financial &
Human Resources Officer
Senior Management
Dennis Tarwood
Senior Vice President,
Technology
Carly Larson
Senior Vice President,
Creative
Courtney Nagle, Ph.D
Vice President,
Teaching and Research
Chris Toothman
Vice President,
Product Management
Damon Finazzo
Vice President,
Content Development
Jamie Olson
Vice President,
Human Resources
Jen McNulty
Vice President,
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