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I love teaching all types of math including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Consumer Math and of course Geometry. I have been teaching over 20 years now and I keep learning new tips and tricks to keep the kids learning. Students always want to know what is my favorite part of math, and I always answer "The part we are doing right now".
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Preview of Factoring Polynomials Given a Factor - guided graphic organizer, activity

Factoring Polynomials Given a Factor - guided graphic organizer, activity

Witch’s Brew of Factors: Factoring Polynomials Given a FactorBring some Halloween magic into your algebra classroom with this engaging Witch’s Brew of Factors activity! Students will practice factoring polynomials given a factor using a step-by-step guided graphic organizer and a hands-on matching game that makes abstract algebra concepts visual and fun. This resource helps students organize their thinking, connect factoring to division, and build confidence through repetition and structure
Preview of Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences: piece my heart Nth term/ recursive formula

Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences: piece my heart Nth term/ recursive formula

Help your students confidently connect recursive formulas, nth term formulas, and sequences with this engaging matching activity! Designed to make abstract concepts more accessible, this resource combines practice with hands-on learning so students stay motivated and successful. ✨ What’s Included: Student worksheet for practice and recording answers Heart-themed cut-and-match activity for interactive learning Complete answer key for easy checking ✨ Skills Covered: Identifying recursive form
Preview of Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences: Recursive and Nth Term cheat sheet formula

Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences: Recursive and Nth Term cheat sheet formula

Product DescriptionAre your students struggling to remember all the formulas for arithmetic and geometric sequences? This resource makes it simple! This Sequences Cheat Sheet + Scaffolded Practice gives students a clear, visual reference for recursive and nth term formulas (both 0 term and 1st term). The front-page “Formula Finder” acts like a multiplication chart—students just find the row and column they need to locate the correct formula or example. Once students have the reference in front
Preview of Converting Rectangular to Polar Forms Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Converting Rectangular to Polar Forms Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills In this 30- card deck, students practice converting from rectangular to polar forms. The first 10 cards are coordinates and the remaining cards are equations. This set of Boom Cards features different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. A new option is for teachers to be able to print the cards. . They play on most modern browsers, Android, i Pads, i
Preview of Simplify Trig Expressions Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Simplify Trig Expressions Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills In this 20- card deck, students practice simplifying trig expressions. This set of Boom Cards features different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. A new option is for teachers to be able to print the cards. . They play on most modern browsers, Android, i Pads, i Phones, and Kindle Fires. You open a Boom Learning account to play them (to protect the
Preview of Exact Value of Trig Functions in Radians Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Exact Value of Trig Functions in Radians Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills In this 25- card deck, students practice finding the exact value of trig functions in radians. This set of Boom Cards features different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. A new option is for teachers to be able to print the cards. . They play on most modern browsers, Android, i Pads, i Phones, and Kindle Fires. You open a Boom Learning account to p
Preview of Exact Value of Trig Functions in Degrees Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Exact Value of Trig Functions in Degrees Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills In this 25- card deck, students practice finding the exact value of trig functions in degrees. This set of Boom Cards features different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. A new option is for teachers to be able to print the cards. . They play on most modern browsers, Android, i Pads, i Phones, and Kindle Fires. You open a Boom Learning account to p
Preview of Graphs of Quadratic Inequalities Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Graphs of Quadratic Inequalities Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills In this 30- card deck, students practice identifying the graphs of quadratic inequalities. This set of Boom Cards features different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. A new option is for teachers to be able to print the cards. . They play on most modern browsers, Android, i Pads, i Phones, and Kindle Fires. You open a Boom Learning account to play
Preview of Instantaneous Rate of Change Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Instantaneous Rate of Change Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills In this 25- card deck, students practice finding the instantaneous rate of change in functions. This set of Boom Cards features different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. A new option is for teachers to be able to print the cards. . They play on most modern browsers, Android, i Pads, i Phones, and Kindle Fires. You open a Boom Learning account to
Preview of Absolute Value of  Complex Numbers Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Absolute Value of Complex Numbers Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills like finding the absolute value of complex numbers. You can assess their understanding and students can play again to keep improving. This set of Boom Cards features 40 different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. A new option is for teachers to be able to print the cards. . They play on most modern browsers, Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fire
Preview of Rationalizing Denominators with Complex Numbers Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Rationalizing Denominators with Complex Numbers Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills like rationalizing denominators that contain complex numbers. You can assess their understanding and students can play again to keep improving. This set of Boom Cards features 40 different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. A new option is for teachers to be able to print the cards. . They play on most modern browsers, Android, iPads, iPhones, and K
Preview of Adding, Subtracting, Simplifying Complex Numbers Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Adding, Subtracting, Simplifying Complex Numbers Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills like adding, subtracting and simplifying complex numbers. You can assess their understanding and students can play again to keep improving. This set of Boom Cards features 45 different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. A new option is for teachers to be able to print the cards. . They play on most modern browsers, Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindl
Preview of Multiply Complex Numbers Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Multiply Complex Numbers Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Students practice multiplying complex numbers in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. The set includes 1 decks of 18 pairs of matching cards. Half of the cards has a multiplication problem including complex numbers and the other half of the cards has the solution to that problem. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional
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Experience

I love teaching all types of math including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Consumer Math and of course Geometry. I have been teaching over 20 years now and I keep learning new tips and tricks to keep the kids learning. Students always want to know what is my favorite part of math, and I always answer "The part we are doing right now".

Teaching style

I like an active classroom where everyone is busy. Every day we are doing a different type of lesson, activities, something digital, paper, notes, posters, and more. If you stop in one day it will look like chaos, but it is a carefully orchestrated chaos that cleverly disguises all the learning that we are doing. I use a lot of activities -- and keep the kids moving.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I recently applied for and received a grant for $16,000 to puchase racing car simulators. Students design a race car engine online and then use the simulators to test their engines. My middle school classes that told me math 8 is too hard were using college level Algebra and Calculus to design those engines and had a great time.

My own education history

I have a degree in Business Administration (accounting) and worked as an accountant for 20 years before changing careers and achieving my life long dream of becoming a teacher. I have a degree in Mathematics as well as a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I consider myself blessed each day to have the dream. It took me awhile but I finally found the place I was meant to be.

Additional biographical information

In addition to my teaching duties, I mentor new teachers and also speak at conferences several times a year. I have spoken at Palm Springs each fall at the California Mathematics Council conference. Last year I was honored to speak at the CTA good teaching conferences in both San Jose and San Diego. It is always a pleasure to speak with other teachers and be able to share some ideas about what is working in the classroom.