Teach and Lead Meet Matt Hunt P’27

MATT is a coach, teacher, family man, comedian, friend, citizen, and more. While there is no single portrait that can capture Matt Hunt entirely, these traits help to capture his likeness, a palette of exemplary qualities adding varied detail to this dedicated educator’s body of work. A common theme binding Mr. Hunt’s many roles together is his commitment to helping others be the best they can be: making mathematics accessible and relevant to any and all who are lucky enough to occupy a chair in his classroom; mentoring grapplers on and o the mat while rebuilding a formidable wrestling program; giving everyone a chance to laugh; o ering perspective by sharing his humorous lens on the twists and turns of matters of concern large and small in our daily lives; and taking a three-year detour to support his wife’s career before returning to our campus. You might even see Matt out on the marsh, poker in hand, removing trash and debris so the rest of us can enjoy the beauty untainted as we pass through. Looking for a unique perspective on just about any topic? Have a conversation with Mr. Hunt. You are guaranteed some thought-provoking insights and original nuggets of wisdom. Pay close attention though; they will be delivered in rapid succession, often from unsuspected directions, and it may take a while to realize what just happened. But don’t worry, Matt’s kindness is genuine and ever present. He cares deeply about the Govs community. He’s on a mission to make us all better.

HOW MANY YEARS AT THE ACADEMY?

This is my eighteenth year teaching at Govs, though they are not consecutive. I took a three-year hiatus while my wife completed her residency in pediatric medicine.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

I currently teach a section of AP Calculus, two sections of Introduction to Calculus, and a section of Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry. I’m the head coach of the wrestling team and an assistant coach on the JV football team. I also work two nights per week in the Learning Center at the Pescosolido Library. I have the four best advisees ever and enjoy serving as the host of the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics at Govs.

FAVORITE BOOKS:

Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe by Steven Strogatz; Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely; 300 by Sarah Manguso.

FAVORITE MUSIC OR ARTIST:

Mike Jones Duo, any Broadway musical

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ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, running, juggling, travel (especially to New York and Las Vegas), and following college wrestling

PASSIONS:

Learning mathematics, studentcentered learning, finding the humor in the moment, and promoting equity in education and athletics

EDUCATION DEGREES:

BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Virginia; MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Virginia