Dr. Charles Slusher

Charles has formed a belief—shaped by his experiences as a farm kid, theoretical mathematics student, Peace Corps volunteer, PhD economist, nearly 30 years as an innovative classroom educator, teacher leader and parent—that all students are natural learners and inherently curious. That philosophy has been the primary driver of his career as an educator who individualized instruction to fit students’ needs and infused care, kindness and joy into his instructional practices. His goal is always enhancing the learning experience of students and helping them find themselves in what and how they learn. Charles specializes in helping students find the practical and relevant side of school work and their own motivations for learning. He uses an inquiry learning approach and using questioning strategies as a primary instructional tool.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Mathematics (+ 1 year as a math PhD candidate)
• PhD in Economics (specializing in game theory and statistics)
• U.S Peace Corps Volunteer (1989-1991)
• K-8 Instructional Specialist (1999-2001)
• High School Math Teacher and Instructional Specialist (2002-2025)
• Co-Founder of Educational Non-Profit (2025-present)
• Oregon Finalist for Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching (2025)