Courses and Student Research
The following links take you to the main calendar. From there, the "class highlights" link shows daily class activites, topics and handouts.
Note that my teaching evolves over time, so there are differences in
classes that I have taught more than once.
Spring 2024
3610: Introduction to Geometry
4040: Mathematics Capstone
4140: Differential Geometry
5535: Differential Geometry
GTA Mentoring
Fall 2023
1010: Introduction to Mathematics
2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
5420: Teaching Apprenticeship
Spring 2023
1005: Brief Introduction to Mathematics
2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
3610: Introduction to Geometry
Fall 2022
1010: Introduction to Mathematics
2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
Summer 2022
2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
Spring 2022
3610: Introduction to Geometry
4040: Mathematics Capstone
4140: Differential Geometry
5530: Differential Geometry
Fall 2021
1010: Introduction to Mathematics
2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
Summer 2021
2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Spring 2021
Off-campus scholarly assignment
Fall 2020
1010: Introduction to Mathematics
2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
Summer 2020
1010: Introduction to Mathematics
50-hour graduate assistantship with Sophia Cole on linear algebra
Spring 2020
3610: Introduction to Geometry
4140: Differential Geometry
4141: Differential Geometry Capstone
5500: Coding Differential Geometry Visualizations
5531: Differential Geometry
Fall 2019
3 sections of MAT/WRC 1010: Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 3610: Introduction to Geometry
Summer 2019
MAT 1010: Introduction to Mathematics 80% asynchronous
Spring 2019
MAT 2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
Fall 2018
WRC/MAT 1010: Introduction to Mathematics
2 sections of MAT 1120: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Summer 2018
MAT 1120: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
MAT 2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 5420: Teaching Apprenticeship with Charlotte Cave
Spring 2018
1120105: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
4040: Senior Capstone on Gender and Mathematics
4140: Differential Geometry
4141: Differential Geometry Capstone
5530: Selected Topics in Differential Geometry
5600: Directed Research: Motivation and Standards-Based Engagement
5600: Directed Research: Classification Systems
Research on Gender and Mathematics with
Tameshia Fisher, Wilt Latham, Lauren Murray, David Sawyer
This semester I am also spending time as
Interim Director of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies
Fall 2017
3 sections of MAT 1010/WRC 1010: Introduction to Mathematics
UCO 1200: Breakthroughs & Controversy in
Science & Mathematics
This semester I am also spending some of my time mentoring Carter Murray
and at BRIDGES
Summer 2017
MAT 2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
Spring 2017
MAT 1120: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
MAT 2240: Introduction to Linear Algebra
Research investigation group on Gender and Mathematics with
Russell Chamberlain, Sergei Miles, and Lauren Murray
Fall 2016
3 sections of MAT 1010/WRC 1010: Introduction to Mathematics
GWS 3350: Gender, Media and Popular Culture
Summer 2016
2 sections of MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Spring 2016
MAT 1120 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Fall 2015
2 sections of MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 4140/5530 Differential Geometry
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistance with Tyler Patrick
This semester I am also spending some of my time working as a
Hubbard Fellow,
focusing mainly on STEM issues.
Summer 2015
MAT 1120 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 5420 Teaching Apprenticeship with Elizabeth Tadvickis for 1120
Spring 2015
MAT 3610 Introduction to Geometry
MAT 4040 Senior Capstone
This semester I am also spending some of my time working as a
Hubbard Fellow,
focusing mainly on STEM issues.
Fall 2014
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
UCO 1200 Breakthroughs & Controversy in
Science & Mathematics
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 4040 Senior Capstone
Summer 2014
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear
Algebra
Spring 2014
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear
Algebra 2 sections
MAT 4040 Senior Capstone
Fall 2013
Off-Campus Scholarly Assignment
Summer 2013
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Spring 2013
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 4040 Senior Capstone
Research on Women in Mathematics with Alison McClay
Fall 2012
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
UCO 1200-163 FYS: Breakthroughs & Controversies in Science & Mathematics
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Research on Women in Mathematics with Alison McClay
Summer 2012
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Spring 2012
MAT 1010-121 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 4040 Senior Capstone
MAT 4140/5530 Differential Geometry
Research on Women in Mathematics with
Alison McClay
Fall 2011
UCO 1200-163 FYS: Breakthroughs
& Controversies in Science & Mathematics
MAT 1010-122 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 4710/5710 Introduction to Topology
Summer 2011 Teaching
MAT 1010-102 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 5920-101 Linear Algebra for
Teachers
Spring 2011 Teaching
MAT 1010-120 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 2240-102 Introduction to Linear
Algebra
MAT 4040-101 Mathematics Capstone
MAT 5600 Directed Research with Kayla Corkery
MAT 5525 Product of Learning with Callie Edwards
Fall 2010 Teaching
UCO 1200-110
FYS: Breakthroughs and Controversies in
Science and Mathematics
MAT 3520-107 Instructional Assistant with Erica Davis
MAT 3610-101 Introduction to Geometry
MAT 4510-101 Senior Honors Thesis in Visualization with Kristen Eure
3 hours release time for work as the Writing in the Discipline consultant
for mathematics
Summer 2010 Teaching
MAT 2240-101 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Spring 2010 Teaching
MAT 1010-117 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 4710/5710 Introduction to
Topology
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Erica Davis and Travis Lucas
MAT 5530-375
Topics in NonEuclidean Geometry
in Yadkinville
MAT 5600-103 Directed Research with Misty Silver on Humanistic Mathematics
in the Classroom
Fall 2009
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3520-107 Instructional Assistant with Hannah Smith
MAT 5500 Independent Study with Misty Silver on Humanistic Mathematics
in the Classroom
MAT 5600 Directed Research with Griffin
Dodd on Spherical Trigonometry
and Geometry
UCO 1200-110 Breakthroughs and Controversies in Science and Mathematics
Summer 2009
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Spring 2009
MAT 3610 Introduction to Geometry
MAT 4010 Humanistic Mathematics
MAT 4140 Differential Geometry
Fall 2008
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3610 Introduction to Geometry
MAT 5420 Teaching Apprenticeship in Mat 1010 with Nicholas Schwab
Summer 2008
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3610 Introduction to Geometry
Spring 2008
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Terrell Wilson and Andrew Wright
MAT 5420 Teaching Apprenticeship in Mat 1010 with Lisa Maggiore
Fall 2007
MAT 1010 Introduction to Mathematics
US 1150 Freshman Seminar
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Zachary Beam
MAT 5420 Teaching Apprenticeship in Mat 2240 with Jason Sain
Summer 2007
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Summer Ventures Research Group in Mathematics
Spring 2007
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
(a special section for Watauga College students and Teaching Fellows)
MAT 3500 Independent Study on
Mathematics
as a Universal Language with Jenn Schroeder
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Eric Adams and Jenn Schroeder
MAT 4510 Senior Honors Thesis on Solutions to Laplace's Equation for
Ion Dynamical Studies with Bailee Christopher
MAT 4710/5710 Introduction to Topology
Fall 2006
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
(a special section for Watauga College students and Teaching Fellows)
MAT 2240
Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Lynzi Clark
MAT 4010/5530 Differential Geometry
Summer 2006
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3010/5980
History of Mathematics for
Teachers of Grades 9-12
Graduate Research on Visualizing Differential Geometry
with Nathan Crowder
Spring 2006
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
(a special section for Watauga College students and Teaching Fellows)
MAT 3610 Introduction to Geometry
Fall 2005
Off-Campus Scholarly Assignment
Summer 2005
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3010/5980 History of Mathematics for
Teachers of Grades 9-12
Spring 2005
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
(a special section for Watauga College and Teaching Fellows)
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Courtney King
Fall 2004
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
(a special section for Watauga College students)
MAT 2130 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
MAT 3610 Introduction to Geometry
Summer 2004
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 4510 Senior Honors Thesis on Classification of Geometries
with John Foley
MAT 5525 Product of Learning on
Active Learning in Geometry with Gina Banks
Spring 2004
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
(a special section for Watauga College students)
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Tim Larick
MAT 4510 Senior Honors Thesis on Classification of Geometries
with John Foley
MAT 5525 Product of Learning on
Active Learning in Geometry with Gina Banks
Fall 2003
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
(a special section for Watauga College students)
MAT 3610 Introduction to Geometry
MAT 4710 Introduction to Topology
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Sarah Patterson
Summer 2003
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Sketchpad Component of NCM2 Graduate Geometry Course
Spring 2003
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
(2 sections - one of which is
a special section for Watauga College students)
MAT 3010, MAT 5125-375, and MAT 5980-102
History of Mathematics with Greg Rhoads
Fall 2002
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
2 sections - one a special section for Watauga College students
MAT 3610 Introduction to Geometry
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Tamara Couture
MAT 5950 Mathematical Modeling - Analytical Models.
Two week Guest Lecturer at CVCC, Hickory, NC.
MAT 5420 Teaching Apprenticeship in Mat 1010 with Amanda Poteet
Summer 2002
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 2500 Independent Study in Geometry for Teachers of Grades 6-8
with Rebecca Williamson
Spring 2002
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
a special section for Watauga College students
MAT 3510 Junior Honors Seminar on
Applications of Geometry
MAT 5980 Geometry for
Teachers of Grades 6-8 at East Burke Middle School, Icard, NC
Fall 2001
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math 2 sections
- one a special section for Watauga College students
MAT 4710/5710
Introduction to Topology
MAT 5420 Teaching Apprenticeship in MAT 1010 with Frank Edge
Spring 2001
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
MAT 2240 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MAT 4010/IDS 3530
Women and Minorities in Mathematics
Fall 2000
MAT 1010
Liberal Arts Math 2 sections
MAT 3520 Instructional Assistant with Brandon Brooks
Summer 2000
Graduate Research on Geometry
of Metrics on the Plane and Sphere, and Higher
Dimensional Geometry
with Virginia Culyer
Spring 2000
MAT 3110 Modern Algebra
MAT 3130 Differential Equations
MAT 5530 Graduate Independent Study on Geometry
of Metrics on the Plane and Sphere, and Higher
Dimensional Geometry with Virginia Culyer
Fall 1999
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
2 sections
MAT 4010/IDS 3530
Women in Mathematics
Spring 1999
MAT 3610 Introduction to Geometry
MAT 3130 Differential Equations
MAT 3531 Undergraduate Seminar on
Teaching High School Geometry
MAT 5530 Graduate Seminar on Geometry of
Surfaces and Higher Dimensions
Fall 1998
MAT 1010 Liberal Arts Math
2 sections
MAT 3130 Differential Equations