This is my 20th year of teaching at Gannon, and each year is better than the last. My husband and I have four children: Kevin, Ryan, Hannah, and Jared. We also have Zeke, a black lab mix we acquired from a rescue organization who surprisingly has been a great joy.
A couple of years ago, I decided to begin working toward a Master’s in English because I thought it would be fun and would pair well with my mathematics background. So I know (again) what it is like to do homework! My latest hobby is freeform dancing at a local movement studio, but I previously dabbled with the drums, piano, singing, and tap dancing, just to name a few. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention my love of kayaking the waves of Lake Erie, and my newest adventure--paddleboarding. Life is fun!
Courses Taught
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Fundamentals of Mathematics 1 (Math 105)
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Quantitative Literacy (Math 103)
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Mathematics in Human Progress (Math 110)
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Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics (Math 341)
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Trigonometry (Math 112)
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Precalculus (Math 135)
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Calculus 1 (Math 140)
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Calculus 2 (Math 141)
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Calculus 3 (Math 242)
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Calculus 4 (Math 243)
Educational History
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University of Arizona, M.A. in Mathematics, 1996
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Gannon University, B.S. in Mathematics, 1992
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Gannon University, B.S. in General Science, 1992
Professional Experience
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Writer, Meridian Creative Group (a division of Larson Texts), Erie, PA (1994-1995)
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Lecturer of Mathematics, Penn State Erie, PA (1995-1996)
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Instructor of Mathematics, Gannon University, Erie, PA (1995-1997)
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Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Gannon University, Erie, PA (1997 - present)
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Owner, Erie Tutoring Services, Erie, PA (1994 - present)
Service
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Faculty advisor of the Math Club
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Advisor of Pre-Pharmacy students, as well as Mathematics majors
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Member of the Pre-Pharmacy committee
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Member of the TLTR committee
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Past Member of PreviewGU committee
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Past Member of the Retention committee
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Past Member and chair of Safety committee
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Past Member of Middle States committee