Online Mathematics Instructor
Steve Hughes
Online Mathematics Instructor at GCU since 2013. M.S. Mathematics from Middle Tennessee State University. Teaches MAT-144 with a focus on weekly explanatory videos, accessible Zoom hours, and a mindset-first frame for the math.
Steve Hughes has taught at Grand Canyon University since August 2013, where he serves as an Online Mathematics Instructor. Before joining GCU, he spent more than a decade as a Mathematics Instructor at Alabama A&M University (2002–2013).
His teaching approach blends mathematics with mindset and personal outreach. Students consistently report weekly explanatory videos, accessible Zoom office hours, and personal calls to those who are struggling. Resubmissions are welcomed, and instructional materials lean on inspirational framing alongside the math itself. He self-describes as an "inspiring educator teaching mindset via mathematics."
His professional interests span research, AI, and applied mathematics, with skills in teacher training, digital education, curriculum development, and online instruction. He is based in Glendale, Arizona.
Research areas
- Applied mathematics
- AI & machine learning
- Mathematics teaching & mindset
- Online instruction & curriculum
Education
M.S., Mathematics
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Previous positions
- Alabama A&M University Mathematics Instructor (2002–2013)