Mathematics

Biography
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lived and worked in the Rogue Valley since coming to Oregon in 1954. Graduated from Crater HS in 1965.

Attended Stanford University for 3 years and completed undergraduate work at Southern Oregon College. Served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1969 - 1972. Stationed in Nuremberg and Augsburg, West Germany. After the service, completed teacher certification at Southern Oregon State College.

Began teaching mathematics and coaching wrestling at Grants Pass HS in 1974. Taught math at GPHS for 28 years. While at GPHS, earned a Masters Degree from Southern Oregon State College.

Upon retiring from GPHS in 2002, started teaching part-time at RCC.

Degrees Earned
Southern Oregon College, BS
Southern Oregon State College, MS

Certificates
Teacher Certification (K - 12) in Mathematics and Social Sciences (1974).

Biography
Born in Louisiana, raised in Georgia...with regular visits to Oregon to visit Grandma and Grandpa.

My Dad was born in Bend and I always threatened, "I'm moving to Oregon someday." Finally got it done in 2001.

I enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, home-brewing, golf, tennis, frisbee, occasional drums, and regular Bible study.

Degrees Earned
Macon College, A.S.
Georgia College, B.S.

Biography
I have had the pleasure of working at Rogue Community College as a part-time math instructor for over a decade. I began at the Medford Campus, moved to the Grants Pass Campus and now work at both the Table Rock and Grants Pass Campus.

I especially enjoy working with people in math classes. Watching students grow in their understanding of the topics as the term proceeds is very satisfying. My other job is working as a seasonal tax preparer. Again, people + numbers = fun for Fran.

What else is fun? Being with our granddaughter, hanging out with our dogs and cats, knitting, crocheting, gardening, cooking, camping, reunions with family and friends, floating down the Rogue, biking.

My husband and I love working and living in this beautiful Valley. We both plan on working and living here for many years to come.

Degrees Earned
Southern Oregon University, Mathematics BA
Southern Oregon University, Math Education MA

Biography
I was born in Poughkeepsie New York, however I am very glad that my parents moved to California when I was five. I grew up in Palo Alto California. From an early age I have loved to swim and hike. I went camping every summer. That is how I found and fell in love with Southern Oregon. I knew from an early age that I wanted to move here. I love the outdoors and spend my free time outside as much as possible. I found math to be a favorite subject from an early age. I enjoyed helping others to break through barriers of frustration in math and gain understanding. It seemed natural to turn to teaching math when I started looking for a career after raising my children. I continually strive to share my love of mathematics and teaching with all I meet.

Q: Who was the roundest knight at King Arthur’s round table?
A: Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.

Degrees Earned
Rogue Community College, AAOT
Southern Oregon University, BS
Southern Oregon University, MAT

Biography
Math and science teacher for last 20 years. Spent 2 years as a City Planner, and 5 years as Youth Pastor/Pastor. My hobbies are having coffee with my wife, rafting, camping, and going backpacking in beautiful places (my favorite is the Trinity Alps in No. Calif.) Four of my children have been to RCC.

Degrees Earned
San Diego State University, BA
Azusa Pacific University, MA
Concordia University, M.Ed.

Certificates
Oregon Math and Science Teaching Credential.

Biography
As an undergraduate I studied at several schools in New Mexico before moving to Oregon. I finished my Bachelor's in 2002 at Southern Oregon University. As an undergraduate, my team and I received Honorable mention in the Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications' 2002 Mathematical Competition in Modeling. I was also Inducted into Sigma Xi for my research. After being a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Oregon State University for a year, I decided to pursue a Master's in Teaching, which I earned in 2007.

Degrees Earned
Southern Oregon University, Bachelor of Science
Southern Oregon University, Master of Arts in Teaching

Biography
I was born and raised in Grants Pass and have recently returned, after having lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, Salem, and Portland. I have had a life-long interest in mathematics since I took pre-algebra at North Junior High in Grants Pass.

I am a strong believer in community colleges, especially Rogue Community College. Here at Rogue, everyone is welcome, and everyone can learn and grow. One of my goals is to have all of my students at some point marvel at the human achievement that is mathematics.

My hobbies include astronomy, chess, walking, and playing second clarinet in the RCC College Concert Band. I also serve on the RCC Foundation Board.

Biography
I was born and raised in Grants Pass and have recently returned, after having lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, Salem, and Portland. I have had a life-long interest in mathematics since I took pre-algebra at North Junior High in Grants Pass.

I am a strong believer in community colleges, especially Rogue Community College. Here at Rogue, everyone is welcome, and everyone can learn and grow. One of my goals is to have all of my students at some point marvel at the human achievement that is mathematics.

My hobbies include astronomy, chess, walking, and playing second clarinet in the RCC College Concert Band. I also serve on the RCC Foundation Board.

Degrees Earned
Harvard College, A.B.
University of Southern California, J.D.
Western Governors University, M.A.

Biography
I have a broad range of interests, from current events to art to the outdoors to woodworking to applications of mathematics to "real life". I typically teach statistics with either a math 20, 60, or 65. Hope to see you in class!

Degrees Earned
Principia College, Bachelor of Science
Golden Gate University, Masters of Business Administration
Southern Oregon University, Masters of Arts in Teaching

Biography
I have lived in the Rogue Valley for over 25 years and raised my two children here. I think this is a beautiful area. Before moving to Ashland, I lived in Louisville, KY.

In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, trips to the coast, and making pottery. I really love teaching Algebra here at RCC and interacting with students.

Degrees Earned
Carleton College, BA
Southern Oregon University, MAT

Experience
Oregon State University, Graduate teaching assistant, 2007-2009; Math instructor Linn-Benton Community College, 2010; Adjunct math instructor Chemeketa Community College, 2009-2011; Adjunct math instructor Rogue Community College, 2010-2011; Math instructor, 2012-Present.

Courses Taught (at RCC)
Math 60, 65, 95, 105, 111, 112, 243, 251, 252, 253

Hobbies
Mushroom hunting, Frisbee, video games, chess, mtg, guitar, hiking/backpacking.

Favorite Joke
Q: What is a polar bear?
A: A cartesian bear that has undergone a coordinate transformation.

Where were you born and raised?
I was born in Portland and raised in various locations between Idaho and Oregon.

Degrees Earned
Southern Oregon University, B.S.
Oregon State University, M.S.

Biography
I love math, and I love teaching, so I feel incredibly fortunate to have the career that I have. There is nothing I'd rather do. I've taught full time at RCC since 2007, and before working here, I taught math at Polk Community College in Lakeland, Florida. I enjoyed living in Florida, but I was born and raised in Oregon, and I'm happy to be back home.

When I'm not working, I spend my time reading (mostly mystery novels), watching movies, and most of all, playing with my two kids.

Degrees Earned
George Fox University, B.S.
Oregon State University, M.S.

Degrees Earned
California State University Chico, BS Oregon State University, MS
Certificates
California Teaching Credential Oregon Teaching License

Biography
Mathematics gives us a beautiful way to describe and understand the world. It is play for the mind and power in the workplace. It is our goal to help you master this most productive and universal language.

Work Experience: 18 years high school math teacher, 12 years general contractor, 10 years architectural designer.

Hobbies: kayaking, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding.

Degrees Earned
University of Oregon, B.S.
University of Oregon, M.S.

Biography
I am passionate about education and the power it has to change one’s life. My background includes a wide array of diversity and experience. I am a Midwest native, growing up near St. Louis, Missouri and took several opportunities to travel. I taught in Colorado, South Korea, England and Oregon. I love meeting new and interesting people and experiencing life from new perspectives.

In Colorado, I earned both my Bachelor of Arts. in mathematics and Master of Science in applied mathematics while also gaining experience with public education (middle school and high school) in addition to experience at the community college and university levels. I love the field of mathematics and get excited about its many uses.

Within mathematics, I am most interested in algebra, statistics and chaos theory. I find these topics challenging in unique ways and love seeing the many ways that we use this math in our daily lives.

I am also an advocate for healthy eating, and a fanatic for fermentation. I make my own sauerkraut, sourdough (pizza is my specialty), lacto-fermented vegetables, kombucha tea, ginger soda and more.

Degrees Earned
University of Colorado, M.S.
Fort Lewis College, B.A.

Biography
I enjoy teaching lower division math courses, showing the students alternative ways of doing math and changing their attitude about math and about themselves. I love to hear, “I am actually getting this!”

Biography
Chernivtsi State University, M.S.