Your semester grade is determined by averaging five letter grades:  four midterm exams and the final exam. Over the years, I have enjoyed optional student team presentations on many mathematical topics.

Personal History M.S., Mathematics, Miami University (of Ohio) - 1993 B.S., Mathematics/Computer Science, Western Illinois University -1983 Welcome to El Camino College!  I have been teaching mathematics here since 2000, and I teach a variety of courses especially the calculus sequence, discrete mathematics, pre-calculus, trigonometry.  But I have not always been a college professor ... After earning my bachelor's degree in math with a minor in computer science, I took a job with Logicon (now a part of Northrup Grumman).  I worked as a software analyst on three different weapons systems (the peacekeeper MX missile launch control, submarine combat control, and automated target tie-up to aircraft).  The Cold War ended around 1990.  While still working for Logicon, I continued studying mathematics, updated my teaching credential for California, and accepted an offer into the mathematics graduate program at Miami University.    After earning my master's degree, I chose to work as a consultant for Cap Gemini.  For six years I led the fast-paced life of corporate consultant and loved it.  I worked as an analyst and team manager on large projects for Sprint, OfficeMax, BellAtlantic Telecommunications, Goodyear, Western Digital, Corsair Communications and others.  I've lived in Illinois, Rhode Island, Nebraska, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Sacramento.  The traveling and promotions to greater responsibilities were invigorating – until I wanted to settle down and slow down.   That brought me back to the South Bay, and I am thrilled to be teaching mathematics with the faculty here at El Camino College.  At El Camino College, the academic standards are high; the latest technology is prevalent in the classrooms; teaching and continued learning are paramount;  faculty are supportive; and we keep current on trends in mathematics and teaching.  Welcome and good luck in your studies!