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“In the 1990’s I was teaching at Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire. I was looking for an opportunity to move close to my parents, who live in Hebron. Eastern advertised a position in Mathematics and the timing and the location were ideal!”
“All of them! I am often asked by my non-academic friends what classes I teach at Eastern. In my 25 years here I have taught almost every regularly scheduled course in our catalog, from Elementary Algebra (MAT098/099) to Abstract Algebra (MAT400). Because of my doctorate in Education, I often teach courses for our preservice teachers. And because I am also an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), I often teach our actuarial courses (Probability and Financial Mathematics). But when I think of teaching my courses, I do not think first about the material, I think about the students who will be in the course. And I really enjoy working with Eastern students!”
“I enjoy all aspects of the teaching and learning of college mathematics. I have written and presented on the assessment of preservice secondary mathematics teachers, the use of technology in teaching statistics, and the teaching and learning of proof in mathematics. I am also currently writing a textbook on Financial Mathematics.”
“Our students comprise a major segment of the work force in Connecticut and become the leaders of new generations. I hope I have been able to make a small contribution to them.”
I challenge myself to illustrate ideas in class with stories I have heard in the news in the last few days, and it is remarkable how often I am able to do that.
“Mathematics is a very challenging subject for many learners, with a frequent emphasis on correct answers, rapid and accurate work, and topics seemingly disconnected from the experience of the learner. I try to make my classes welcoming and relaxed. I always try to connect the content of my courses with “real-life” experiences. When I teach statistics, I challenge myself to illustrate ideas in class with stories I have heard in the news in the last few days, and it is remarkable how often I am able to do that.”
“Certainly being able to take part in important events like commencement or induction ceremonies for our best mathematics majors is memorable. On a personal note, one great moment was being able to see my own son graduating from Eastern and being inducted into our mathematics honor society, Kappa Mu Epsilon!”
“Enjoy it! While I have of course focused my profile on my time and my work at Eastern, there is no greater joy in my life than my wife and my two sons. In one of my favorite movies, the main character at the end speaks of the importance of enjoying “work, play, friends, family ... the simplest things.” I believe your focus should be not on financial gain or power or prestige, but on the joy and fulfillment that our lives should bring to us.”