Education
- 18 Graduate Hours in Mathematics
- 30 Graduate Hours in Community College Education and Adult Developmental Education
- B.A. Texas Christian University
- M.A. Texas Tech University
Previous Positions
| Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant, English, Texas Tech University | 1985-08-15 | 1986-05-15 |
| Adjunct Faculty, English, West Texas A&M University | 1988-08-15 | 1988-12-15 |
| Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics, Amarillo College | 1988-08-15 | 1989-12-15 |
| Developmental Math Coordinator, Amarillo College | 1995-08-15 | 2002-06-15 |
Courses Taught at Amarillo College
| Course ID | Course Name | Term |
|---|
Other Credentials
| Credential |
|---|
| Developmental Education Specialist Certification - Kellogg Institute - Trained in teaching adult developmental students, as well as assessment & placement, developmental curriculum design, & developmental program administration |
| MATH 5450: Fractals (3) |
| MATH 5360: Advanced Math for Teachers I (3) |
| MATH 5364: Computer Lit/Prgrm I (3) |
| MATH 5581: Special Problems (3) |
| G MATH 315: Discrete Math (3) graduate credit |
| G MATH 306: Computer Math II (3) graduate credit |
| Texas Teacher Lifetime Certification in Secondary Math & English--Trained in how to teach high-school-level math courses |
Publications, Presentations, Public Works and Awards
Award: Recipient of Amarillo College TRIO Star Teacher Award -- 2001 |
Publication: "Ideas in Practice: Graphing Calculators in Beginning Algebra," Journal of Developmental Education, Volume 31, Issue 3, pp. 20-32. (2008) |
| Presentations: 1992 --"Talking to Area Secondary Math Students"-- Panhandle Area Mathematics Conference Canyon, TX-West Texas A&M University 1993 -- "Convincing Area High School Students to Take More Math in High School"-- Third Annual Panhandle Area Mathematics Conference--Canyon, TX--West Texas A&M University 2002 -- "Taking Care of Your Health as a Teaching Professional" Co-Presenter at the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) Conference, Pre-conference Institute, Orlando, FL 2002 -- "Statistics on Pass Rates and Student Persistence in Amarillo College Developmental Courses" Co-Presenter at Lonestar User's Group Conference--Austin, TX 2002 -- "Amarillo College's Developmental Studies Program, Robert McCabe's Book No One to Waste" Co-Presenter at the College Academic Support Programs (CASP) Conference--Ft. Worth, TX 2005 -- "Practicum Experiences of Three AC Kelloggers" Co-Presenter at the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) Conference -- Albuquerque, NM |