Department:
Mathematics
How
you came into this subject matter/profession: I am an
accidental mathematician. Like too many of my students, when I first entered
college I thought that I couldn’t do math and I didn’t want to learn. The thing
is though, I’ve always been extremely attracted to the sciences and spend a
great deal of my time reviewing research. So, I finally accepted that I needed
to at least attempt some extra math classes so that I could open the doors to
harder science classes. And then, after a few math successes I found myself
looking forward to math classes and couldn’t get enough. Since then, my goal
has been to help others get over their math obstacles so that they can achieve
what they want without math standing in their way.
Favorite
class to teach: Statistics-it is very applicable and
allows students a real hands on experience for a math class.
How
long you’ve been at PSC: 1997-2005 as an adjunct and
fulltime since 2005
Hobbies:
My current favorite “hobby” would be spending time with my little granddaughter
Clementine. I also enjoy gardening and am particularly attracted to native
plants and medicinal herbs.
Favorite
book/movie: My first response to this question is To Kill A
Mockingbird, however, on second thought the book I’ve purchased the most times
to give as a gift and recommend to everybody
is The Tao of Pooh –so maybe it’s my favorite book!
Favorite
place on campus: In the classroom with my students!
Why
you joined the Union: In a perfect world unions wouldn’t
be needed, however….you know the rest. Unions help us hold up our profession
and participate in shared governance. Heck, I think even SAC’s mandates shared
governing. I don’t feel obligated to be a member, on the contrary, I am
grateful to have the right to honor my professional responsibility and stand
united with my colleagues.
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