After completing my general education course work at Mt. SAC, I transferred to Cal
Poly Pomona where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics in 1987. I went on
to earn a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Cal State Fullerton in 1992.
I began my career by teaching part-time at Cal Poly Pomona and Mt. SAC from 1987-1992.
In 1992, I was hired as a full-time professor at Mt. SAC. While working on my undergraduate
degree, I was a grader, a tutor, and math secretary at Cal Poly. My first experience
teaching math was in the 1987 Summer Bridge Program at Cal Poly where I taught an
all-female class of first-generation college students. From there, I went on to become
a Teaching Assistant and adjunct professor. I have always enjoyed math and am so
glad I chose this career. I look forward to meeting a new group of students each
semester who all come to class with their unique backgrounds. To watch students mature
mathematically from where they start the course to where they finish is incredibly
rewarding.
I was the Department Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department from
1997-2008, but my love for teaching has taken me back into the classroom.
I am so excited that you have decided to take Survey of College Mathematics with Support or College Algebra ! Your success is important to me, so to help prepare you for the next part of your
educational journey, I would like to share some information with you about my courses
and classroom environments.
Click on one of my classes below to explore the structure and goals of each class.
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- Math 100 + Math 10A Spring 2025
Online Class Search:
** This class will display a Building/Room number and a Meeting Time in the online
class search, to indicate an in-person, on-campus class.
Prerequisites: Appropriate Placement
Class Structure:
This is a corequisite class, which means there is an extra 2 unit portion designed to give extra support in various
aspects of the class. We will only be using Canvas for Math 100.
My class will be conducted on-campus, in a traditional classroom setting. All exams
will be in the form of traditional on-campus exams and MyMathLab assessments.
A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 100: Mathematical Ideas, 15th Ed., by Miller , is required. Access to MyMathLab is required, and will come with digital access to the ebook. Homework assignments
will be in the form of discussion threads, worksheets, online homework, and open book/notes
quizzes that are timed. Homework assignments will generally be due on Mondays and
Fridays.
Required Materials:
Reliable Internet Connection
Writing Utensils
Printer (Strongly Recommended)
Paper (Printer or Lined)
Webcam (Strongly Recommended)
MyMathLab Access
Scientific Calculator
Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone
Built-in or External Microphone (Strongly Recommended)
Scanner or Free Scanning App
Helpful Foundational Skills:
Equations of Lines
Solving Linear Equations
Properties of Quadratic Equations
- Math 130 Spring 2025
Online Class Search:
** This class will display a Building/Room number and a Meeting Time in the online
class search, to indicate an in-person, on-campus class.
Prerequisites: Appropriate Placement
Class Structure:
My class will be conducted on-campus, in a traditional classroom setting. All exams
will be in the form of on-Campus traditional exams.
A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 130: College Algebra, 13th Ed., Lial, Hornsby, Schneider , is required. Access to MyMathLab is required, and will come with digital access to the ebook. Homework assignments
will be in the form of worksheets, online homework, textbook problems, and open book
online quizzes that are timed. Homework assignments will generally be due on Mondays
and Fridays.
Required Materials:
Reliable Internet Connection
Writing Utensils
Printer (Strongly Recommended)
Paper (Printer or Lined)
Webcam (Strongly Recommended)
MyMathLab Access
Scientific Calculator
Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone
Built-in or External Microphone (Strongly Recommended)
Scanner or Free Scanning App
Helpful Foundational Skills:
Solving Quadratic Equations
Evaluating Functions
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Systems of Equations
Solving Logarithmic Equations
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- Math 100 + Math 10A Spring 2025 (Online)
Online Class Search:
** This class will display as "Online" with a Meeting Time in the online class search,
to indicate a fully online class with regularly scheduled class meetings via Zoom.
Prerequisites: Appropriate Placement
Class Structure:
This is a corequisite class, which means there is an extra 2 unit portion designed to give extra support in various
aspects of the class. We will only be using Canvas for Math 100.
My class is synchronous, which means we will meet on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A working webcam is
required, and you are expected to participate via Zoom chat, speaking, breakout rooms,
polls, and taking notes. Lecture recordings will be posted. Blank lecture notes will
be posted. All exams will be in the form of on-Campus traditional exams and PDF uploads,
and will be conducted during class time.
A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 100: Mathematical Ideas, 15th Ed., by Miller , is required. Access to MyMathLab is required, and will come with digital access to the ebook. Homework assignments
will be in the form of discussion threads, worksheets, online homework, textbook problems,
and open book quizzes that are timed. Homework assignments will generally be due on
Mondays and Fridays.
Required Materials:
Reliable Internet Connection
Writing Utensils
Printer (Strongly Recommended)
Paper (Printer or Lined)
Webcam
MyMathLab Access
Scientific Calculator
Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone
Built-in or External Microphone
Scanner or Free Scanning App
Helpful Foundational Skills:
Equations of Lines
Solving Linear Equations
Properties of Quadratic Equations
I would also like to take a moment to acknowledge that Mt. SAC is geographically situated
on the traditional lands of the native, indigenous peoples whose land was taken from
them. I ask you to join me in acknowledging their community, their elders both past
and present, as well as future generations. May we strive to honor the land and the
people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.
Please make sure to log in to your Canvas courses daily to keep up with all announcements,
materials, and due dates. Canvas can be accessed through your Mt. SAC portal or at
https://mtsac.instructure.com.
My office hours will be held on campus and via Zoom sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I look forward to being your professor this semester. Watch
for the release of our Canvas shell the week before the semester starts. Feel free
to e-mail me if you have any questions.
The Math and Computer Science Department is committed to helping our students achieve
their math educational goals. We want you to succeed and excel in transfer-level mathematics.
We recognize your potential and are here to support you! Whether you are here to obtain
a degree, complete transfer requirements, or simply expand your knowledge, we will
strive to provide resources that you may need along your journey. Explore the resources
below for more information on how our campus can help you achieve your educational
goals.
** This information is subject to change, before the start of the term. Please contact
me if you have any questions.
