Degree and from where it was received:
• Associate in Arts, Yuba Community College, Marysville California
• Associate in Science, Yuba Community College, Marysville California
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, California State University at Chico
• Master of Arts in Mathematics, Central Connecticut State University

Courses you teach:
• MTH 075 – Basic Mathematics
• MTH 085 – Beginning Algebra
• MTH 095 – Intermediate Algebra
• MTH 104 – College Algebra
• MTH 130 – Math That Matters: Drugs and Dosages
• MTH 142 – Statistics
• MTH 155 – Topics in Mathematics (Problem Solving)
• MTH 162 – Business Calculus

I look forward to teaching MTH 108 – Pre-Calculus and MTH 160 – Matrices and Linear Programming next year.

Accomplishments (personal or professional):
In addition to finding much gratification in the study of mathematics, I have enjoyed the study of music for most of my life. I started piano at a very early age, and soon after began the study of woodwind instruments. I started playing the bassoon in 1981 and have been a student of this instrument ever since. I have a minor in bassoon performance from Chico State. I also love electronic music and enjoy working with vintage and modern synthesizers, computerized musical instruments, and computerized recording of music. I find the interface between music and technology fascinating.

Favorite thing about teaching:
I love that it is always new - every time I teach a course there are new ways to look at the concepts, or to combine the concepts and viewpoints in ways that lead to interesting and innovative problem-solving strategies..

Memorable moment at HCC:
There are many, but a true highlight is my very first day at HCC, years ago and well before I had any concept that I would be teaching here. I was walking around campus and met Vivian Ostrowski. We sat down together and had a wonderful time talking.

I also will never forget when Professor Aaron Levin and I dressed up for Halloween 2006 as the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz! Stop by my office to see the photographic evidence.

Teaching philosophy:
This is more than a teaching philosophy – it is a philosophy of life. With appropriate credit to Chuckles the Clown:

Pars Cantande
Pars Saltande
Et en Bracas
Pars Bulande

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