Dr. Dunn

CTC Math

99 John McCarroll Way

Greenville, SC 29607

864-355-4480


Class overview

The emphasis in this standards-based course is on algebraic thinking and on extending the understanding of the real number system, to include integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers. Students will investigate applications of number theory and will acquire skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers. In addition, students will use integers to solve a variety of real-world problems. Students will solve applied problems by using one-step and multi-step equations, inequalities, percents, and proportional reasoning. Students will develop algebraic thinking by analyzing patterns to discover relationships by representing information through symbolic, graphical, and tabular methods, and by identifying relationships that are linear. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on the process standards of problem-solving, communication, reasoning, representations, and connections.

Dr. Malia Dunn: Middle School Math

My name is Malia Dunn. I am a native of Charleston, SC, but lived in Cheraw, SC, for 13 years before relocating back to Charleston for the last 8 years. My son is in medical school in Greenville, and he and his wife are expecting a baby. What better reason to make a move back to the upstate, right? The bonus is that I am joining the Sterling/CTC family, and I couldn't be happier!


The 2021-2022 school year will be my 29th year in education. I have taught 3rd - 8th grade, all subjects, but have spent most of the last 15 years teaching primarily math in the middle school setting including core, intervention, and advanced classes. I also enjoyed teaching pre-service teachers at Coker University for three years and working as an instructional coach for four years.


Above all, I believe that learning should be joyful! I love it when my students are so engaged that they lose track of time, have more questions than I can possibly answer in one sitting, and leave our classroom grinning from ear to ear.


I love walking and hiking, playing tennis, yoga, traveling, and spending time with family. I have quite the fur-family, too, three dogs and one cat. I like to read. I have lots of questions about the world and am fascinated by nature. I like to practice being fully present with my family, friends, and colleagues. I can't wait to be part of the Sterling/CTC team.