Welcome!
Mathematics Instructor
Beginning Pickleball Instructor
Building 2, room 210
971-722-3729
Math or Pickleball?
I love teaching them both! And both are about knowing the rules and practicing. In math we’re working our brain muscle, (it’s a muscle that needs to be exercised to improve just like the rest of our muscles)! In pickle we’re working all of our muscles, including that brain. And, in both activities, we’re working to get some muscle memory to help us move on. For all of us, some parts are hard and some parts aren’t. And it’s different for each of us!
I’ve been teaching and helping students succeed at math for decades. I’m new to teaching pickleball and I’m really excited to help bring it to the Rock Creek Campus.
Let’s talk math first. Scroll down for information about pickleball.
What matters to me in our math class?
I want us to be a learning team. I want to help you learn a lot of math, carefully and correctly. I want you to become a better critical thinker and to be prepared for future math classes at PCC. And I want you to leave my class with confidence in your math ability and in your ability to be successful. I want you to do your part. Work hard and wisely. Practice. Succeed.
To my future MTH 20 students:
Please review my frequently asked questions link on this website regarding my online MTH 20 classes. Also check your MyPCC email routinely as we near the start of the class. I will send relevant information to you prior to the course start date.
Getting ready for the term? Some of the main deadlines and important dates are:
- Class Access: Registered students will have access to the class the Friday prior to the start of the term.
- ZOOM Q & A: The first Tuesday of the term there is an introductory Q&A via ZOOM, (time will be posted on my course details page and sent via email).
- Mandatory Assignments: There are two mandatory assignments due the first Wednesday of the term. These assignments must be satisfactorily completed by the deadlines in order to stay in the class.
- Proctored Exams for Summer Term: Proctored exams are one of the many assessment tools used in MTH/STAT courses to assess student learning. For in-person sections, exams are proctored in-person on campus during class time. For remote sections, exams are primarily proctored virtually by the instructor in Zoom during remote class time. For online sections, exams are primarily proctored virtually by the instructor in Zoom on dates/times scheduled by the instructor. The exams for this class will be proctored virtually by me (your instructor) on the following dates and times; please make every concerted effort to attend my virtually proctored exams listed below.
- Midterm Performance Exam on Monday of week 6 from 3pm to 4:30pm, or 6pm to 7:30pm via Zoom. Students are required to join the session 30-45 minutes early to get checked in.
- Final Performance Exam on Monday of the last week of the term, from 6pm – 8pm via Zoom. Students are required to join the session 30-45 minutes early to get checked in.
To have your exam proctored virtually, you must fully read and understand the Student Guide to Virtually Proctored Exams in Zoom and meet the technology/environment requirements; technology support will not be provided on exam day. Virtual proctoring was designed and piloted in collaboration between Math, Online Learning, and the Testing Center.
If you do not meet the requirements for virtually proctored exams, prefer to take your exams in-person, and/or have an unavoidable scheduling conflict, please contact me as soon as possible. Alternative testing arrangements can be made for virtual or in-person proctoring at a testing center given adequate notice and depending on testing center capacity and availability. Scheduling appointments with a testing center and communicating with the instructor is the responsibility of the student, as well as paying any associated fees with using a non-PCC testing center.
If you have accommodations through Accessible Ed & Disability Resources at PCC, please contact me so we can discuss your specific accommodations and how I can best support you.
If you have any questions or concerns about proctored exams, please feel free to contact me.
- Proctored Exam Preparation Session for Summer Term: Students taking the exams virtually must meet with me via Zoom at one of the two scheduled times to ensure proper video technology for the proctored exams. Ensure that you have arranged your schedule to attend one of these two sessions.
- Monday of week 5, 2:15pm – 3:00pm or
- Thursday of week 5, 5:15pm – 6:00pm
Also, if you are planning to register for math 20, make sure to take this short “Are you prepared?” questionnaire to verify that math 20 is the correct place for you!
http://www.pcc.edu/staff/pdf/552/AREYOUPREPAREDFORMATH20.pdf
Consider taking an ALC or ALM lab class!
You can take an ALC/ALM class before, or at the same time, as your math class! ALC/ALM classes will help you prepare for MTH 20, 58, 60, 65, 70, 95, 111, 112, or 243, OR taking an ALC/ALM lab will help you be successful in any of these classes! In these classes you’ll be working on the specific skills you need to rock your math class! Check out the ALC/ALM Math Course Information link at the top right of this screen. These classes can be found under Alternative Learning Courses or Alternative Learning Math in the schedule! I often teach these classes and I would love to see you in one my sections!
In my ALC/ALM classes, you’ll be working at your own pace, mostly using technology, to review math concepts and to make sure that you’re prepared for your next math class or to help you succeed in the math class you’re currently taking.
Email me, (or the instructor of the section that you’re trying to get into)! Most of the time, we’ll be able to let you in!
Beginning Pickleball Students:
Join in on the fun! In class we’ll get to know each other, learn the basics of pickleball, and have fun playing the game! We’ll learn, play, learn, play, repeat. Bring a sleeve of 3 indoor pickleball balls for the class, court shoes, and a paddle if you have one. I’m looking forward to class on the court!
Pickleball Game Play Students:
This class is designed for beginning and intermediate players who want some consistent play time. Ideally you know the rules of the game but you’re not a pro. We may do some practice, but the majority of class will be fun game play! Come join in at RC for some evening game time!