Teacher Information

TIME	MOD	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
HMRM		12A	12A	12A	12A	12A
8:26	1	Pre Cal 5
8:48	2	10 students		9:06
9:10	3	Calc 4		9:08
9:32	4	21 students		9:48
9:54	5			9:55   Assembly
10:16	6			Assembly  10:55
10:38	7			11:00
11:00	8	Pre Cal 5		11:38
11:22	9	12 students		11:40
11:44	10			12:18
12:06	11			12:20
12:28	12	3 students		12:58
12:50	13	Honors Alg II		1:00
1:12	14	11 students		1:38
1:34	15			1:40
1:56	16			2:18
2:18	17	Honors Alg II		2:20
2:40	18	19 students		3:00

 Why do I teach and what do I hope to accomplish?

            I became a teacher because I wanted to help others.  I have found over the years that I enjoy working with young women and encouraging them to pursue mathematics because they often lack the confidence to continue in math. 

            I hope that as my student you will realize that my main interest is your success in math class.  It is my goal to motivate you to “do” math.  I want you to be excited about math and to realize what an important role it can play in your life.  I believe that “If you can do math you can do anything.”

            I will encourage you to think about math and not just memorize isolated facts.  Math knowledge is not meaningful unless there is understanding.  Without understanding you will have difficulty applying the concepts to new situations.  There is no value to learning math if you cannot use it to solve any problems you may encounter. 

            I will try to provide you with a comfortable, non-threatening atmosphere in which to take a chance.  Nothing can be accomplished if you are afraid to try.  I want you to feel safe enough to go out on a limb.

            We are all in this together and we will support each other’s efforts.  You will not be judged based on mistakes you make.  Remember, you learn best from your mistakes. 

“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”  (John Wooden)

             I teach because I love it, especially interacting with my students.

 I have been teaching at Notre Dame Preparatory School since September 1980.  One of the main reasons I have stayed at the school is that I strongly believe in the value of single sex education during the high school years, especially for girls.  During my years at NDP I have taught phases 2 through 5 in subject areas from Algebra I through Calculus to students in grades nine through twelve.  This range of experience across the mathematics curriculum and the student body has provided me with insight into the needs and abilities of the girls as they progress through the math program.

            Before coming to NDP, I taught at Maryvale Preparatory School where I taught a variety of math classes and also physics.  I taught summer school at Gilman School during the early and mid 1990’s.  During the summer of 1996 I taught at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland in their SANDALS Program.  This program was designed to encourage girls to pursue math and science degrees in college.

            I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Notre Dame with a major in mathematics and a minor in secondary education.  I have my Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Towson University and more than 30 credits beyond that degree.  In addition I have attended numerous workshops and in-service programs dealing with incorporating graphing calculators and computers into the instruction of mathematics.  I was also a member of the Governor’s Academy of Mathematics and Science Teachers in 1996.

            While at Notre Dame I have received several awards for teaching excellence and dedication to teaching.  These include the Mildred Motsko Hunt Award, the Cardinal’s Award and the Hyacinths for the Soul award.  I have also been nominated by several students throughout my career for inclusion in Who’s Who among High School Teachers.

            I try to keep myself current with the latest trends because I feel,

“Who dares to teach must never cease to learn.”               (John Cotton Dana)