Harold R. Jacobs is recognized as one of the founding fathers of mathematics education. He provides valuable math education not only to students, but also to his fellow teaching colleagues as well. Jacobs is revered for his clear and engaging writing style coupled with his unique humor to make learning math both memorable and enjoyable. Through his use of real-world problem solving and carefully constructed exercises, Jacobs creates an appreciation for math in readers who may have formerly dreaded the material. As an education professional, Jacobs has written wildly successful mathematics texts, taught for both high school and colleges, made presentations at symposia and conferences, and served as a member on a number of math advisory boards.