Teaching Credentials and Philosophy

Bachelor of Science in Education from New Mexico State University

- Majored in Secondary Education in Mathematics

 

Master's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University

 

18+ years of teaching 7th - High School mathematics

 

Classes I currently teach at Winslow High School

 

Philosophy on Mathematics - All students can learn mathematics...with deliberate exploration to find and apply patterns, with deliberate effort and practice, and having a "growth" mindset to overcome challenges.

Teaching goals - To help students know the importance of mathematics and to utilize their mathematical ideas and skills in the real world and exciting STEAM careers that utilize critical 21st century skills.

 

"To understand the Universe, you must understand the language in which it's written, the language of Mathematics" by Galileo Galilei

 

"Good mathematics is not about how many answers you know...it's how you behave when you don't know the answer" by Unknown Author