Experience Summary
After earning a Masters Degree in Math from UK, I accepted my first teaching position at Northern Kentucky Community College where I served as chair of the Math Dept from 1962-66. I returned to UK to pursue a doctorate in math and was assistant to the chair of the math department. During this time, I taught 2 undergraduate courses per semester from 1966-77. In 1977, I became Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, a position I held until I retired in 2005. While serving as Assistant Dean, I often taught evening classes composed of both undergraduates and non-traditional students. In 1990, I co-authored a college calculus book published by Harper and Row.
Teaching Style
Since my retirement I have tutored math to students in the Black Achievers Program thru the Lexington YMCA. I truly love teaching math and have always received very high evaluations. I believe the way I explain mathematical concepts makes it easy for students at all levels to comprehend.
I have three children and eight grandchildren and over the years have enjoyed working with them on math problems and math games. I have visited several of my grandchildren's classes as a guest teacher. My goals in teaching math -- 1) teaching of basic skills, 2) understanding the structure of math, and 3)teaching students to think. Recall the old saying -- I hear & I forget, I see & I remember, I do & I understand.