9th grade math students - highly diverse range of abilities, backgrounds and aspirations. All classes are heterogeneous which requires using multiple methods for differentiation.
Position:
Assistant Director/Math Teacher
Needs:
20 Graphing calculators
20 wi-fi enabled digital cameras
My Philosophy:
Math is like a sport - you must DO math to learn math. The best way to learn anything is to make mistakes, try again and make more mistakes!
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a lateral entry teacher, entering the classroom after a career as a software engineer coupled with time as a patent attorney for a large, telephony company
College and Degrees:
UNC-Chapel Hill
BA - Math/Chemistry; JD; MA-EDL
Activities:
Water skiing, computer application design, Snow Skiing
Favorite Quotes:
"I have not failed 10,000 times. I have found 10,000 ways that will not work." Edison
Employment History:
Nortel Networks: Director - Optical Development
NortelNetworks: Vice President - Alliances and Partnerships
VanceCharter School: Algebra Instructor
OxfordPreparatory School: Assistant Director