Education
- Instructional Leadership, Ed.D., Education, Utah State University, 2008
- Mathematics Curriculum Development, M.Ed., Secondary Education, Southern Utah University, 1998
- B.S., Mathematics, University of Utah, 1994
Interests
- Middle level Mathematics Education
- Community and Parent Involvement in Education
- Program Evaluation
Work Experience
- BYU-Idaho Mathematics 2007–
- Desert Hills Intermediate School 2004–2007
- Dixie Middle School 1994–2004
- United States Marine Corps 1986-1990
Current Projects
- Department Chair
- Course Lead for Geometry (Math 350) and Mathematical Connections (Math 275)
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Biography
Jackie Nygaard has been teaching in the math department at BYU-Idaho since 2007. He came to BYU-Idaho from the public schools in St. George, Utah where he taught mathematics and science, and served as an administrator. Jackie has a passion for Middle school students, Mathematics and appreciates uniting those passions in helping BYU-Idaho students prepare to become mathematics educators.