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Education

• Master of Science, Mathematics, 91̽»¨ 1996
• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Marietta College 1994

Biography

I have worked for 27 years as a mathematics instructor and curriculum specialist at the secondary and post-secondary levels. I have a key interest in mathematics technology and have presented across the United State for Texas Instruments and College Board. I currently serve as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Mathematics Department at 91̽»¨. Being named a PAEMST Awardee in 2017 was one of the highlights of my career along with officiating the marriage ceremony for one of my former students in 2021. I am married to fellow math professor, Tracy Watson. We live in Coolville, Ohio, with our seven dogs. We love to ride our motorcycle and fish on the weekends.

Professional Experience

• Newly hired as Assistant Professor of Instruction – 91̽»¨
• 19 years as a Mathematics Teacher – Arkansas School for Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, Lakeside High School, Benton High School and Virtual Arkansas High School
• 8 years as a Mathematics Specialist/Coach – Texas Instruments and Benton High School
• 10 years as an Adjunct Instructor (in-person and online) – National Park College, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Ouachita Technical College

Publications and Honors

• Arkansas Association of Mathematics Leaders Vice President – 2021 to 2022
• Served as a National Reviewer of PAEMST Applications - 2021
• Arkansas Mathematics 7-12 PAEMST Awardee – 2017
• Arkansas Mathematics 7-12 PAEMST State Finalist – 2015
• Served on Arkansas Mathematics Standards Review Committee – 2015 and 2022
• Serves as an AP Reader for AB and BC Calculus – 2014 to Present
• Achieved National Board Certification (Mathematics/Adolescence and Young Adulthood) – 2013
• Authored and delivered Pre-AP Mathematics Workshops for Algebra 2 and Precalculus – 2013 to 2019
• Arkansas Mathematics 7 -12 PAEMST State Finalist – 2011
• Teachers Teaching with Technology Leadership Award – 2011
• Authored Robotic Arm activity for NASA, Exploring Space Through Math Program - 2011
• Elected to Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board – 2010
• Pilot Site Lead Teacher Prototype TI-Navigator System - 2002
• Authored and delivered Texas Instruments Professional Development – 2001 to Present
• Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics High School Teacher of the Year – 2000
• Over 100 conference presentations at various events across US and Canada – 1997 to Present
• GTE Academic All-American for Football – 1994
• Honorably Discharged from U.S. Army – September 4, 1991
• Earned two Army Achievement Medals for service in South Korea 1989-1991