Brendan Hodnett, MA

Brendan Hodnett, MA, is a math educator and special education teacher with 19 years of experience across multiple classroom settings. He teaches in the Middletown Township School District in New Jersey.

Hodnett frequently mentors and coaches other special education teachers. He also designs curriculum in multiple subject areas. He serves as an adjunct professor and field consultant at Hunter College in NYC, and as an educational consultant for local school districts across New Jersey. 

Hodnett has a bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of South Carolina and a master of arts degree in special education from The College of New Jersey. As an expert for Understood, he provides parents and teachers with strategies for supporting kids who struggle with math. 

Publications, media, and appearances

• Math anxiety, dyscalculia, and other reasons math can be hard for kids (Understood)

• Teacher tip: A cool warm-up game to prime your child for math homework (Understood)

• 10 multisensory techniques for teaching math (Understood)