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

Dennis Tarwood
Executive Vice President,
Technology

Carly Larson
Executive Vice President,
Creative

Courtney Nagle, Ph.D
Executive Vice President,
Learning Research & Design
Senior Management

Chris Toothman
Vice President,
Product Management

Damon Finazzo
Vice President,
Content Development

Jamie Olson
Vice President,
Human Resources

Jen McNulty
Vice President,
Business Analytics & Processes





