Philosophy of teaching: As an associate professor at a community college, I believe it is my responsibility to see students as individuals and to help them move from where they are to the next level in mathematics. I attempt do this by assisting learners to recognize that with persistence and hard work they can achieve their dreams. By evaluating my methods regularly and trying to be aware of my students' strengths and weaknesses, I believe this will help me accomplish my goal.

Recognizing that students have different learning styles, I need to use a variety of methods and strategies when I teach. This includes having students do math while 1) interacting with peers of different dominate learning styles in a group, 2) using computer programs, for example MyMathLab or Web Advisor to allow students immediate feedback as well as assistance in completing homework or 3) discovering through use of activities.

Preparing students to meet their goals means I am obligated to help them be workforce prepared. This includes expecting students to dress, speak and write appropriately in my class. They are to be respectful of other members of the class, not receive or send telephone calls, text messages, or pages during class and are expected to attend all classes unless officially excused.

At GTCC I can usually be found in the Sears Applied Tech Building on the third floor in office 352 when I'm not teaching or in AT 331, the math lab. Office hours are 9:00AM-9:50AM Monday-Thursday and 12;00 - 12:30 Tuesday and Thursday or by appointment by emailing or calling me.