DR. JONAH SWANN
Dr. Jonah Swann has been tutoring or teaching math in one capacity or another for over 20 years. Following his math major at Davidson College, Dr. Swann went on to earn a MS in Mathematics at the University of Virginia. He completed his PhD in Mathematics at Bryn Mawr College. After a brief stint as a math professor in Philadelphia, Jonah moved back to the Asheville area and started working in the homeschool community, founding bRAINMAKER INC. in 2012. When not sharing his love of math or homeschooling his own kids, Jonah enjoys gardening, playing soccer, hiking, foraging, beekeeping, and spending time in the woods.
Suzie Johnson
I’m Suzie Johnson, a career educator with a master’s degree in reading, a passion for teaching math, and a proven track record of helping students succeed. With extensive experience across all elementary grades and subjects, I support homeschool families in building their child’s confidence and mastery in math. I love how Beast Academy engages students through creativity and problem-solving, making math both fun and meaningful.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy hiking local trails with my golden retriever, Bella, volunteering with Ski Patrol at Hatley Pointe Resort, spending time with family, and traveling internationally.