Personal Introduction

Thank you for visiting my online teaching portfolio. I hope it gives you a better idea of my perspectives and goals as an educator.

I come to the teaching profession with more than a decade of experience in database management, market research, and computer programming. In my corporate career, I consistently excelled in providing a solid understanding of mathematical concepts as they applied to my work. I also routinely developed educational materials such as training manuals. I believe the best society is one in which everyone shares their knowledge and expertise.

It is this belief that brings me to teaching. My personal experience is what draws me particularly to teaching students from economically challenged communities. My father was a minister, and during my childhood I lived in a variety of communities, including Wyandotte, Pontiac, Marine City, and Berkley. I learned that student needs and abilities are the same everywhere, but opportunities are not always the same. I believe that I can make a difference in those communities that have historically struggled with providing equitable opportunities.

For more on my personal philosophies about teaching mathematics, please read my Teaching and Learning Statement. If you have any further questions, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.