Geometry ELL and Geometry CTT
National Board Certified Teacher
BA in Math Education- Northeastern Illinois University
MA in Educational Administration - Northeastern Illinois University
Honors Geometry, Regular Geometry
BA in Education of Mathematics - DePaul University (2002)
20th year at Sullivan HS
AP Certified
Geometry CTT and Instructional Geometry
MA in Special Education - University of Belgrade
2nd year at Sullivan HS
Geometry is vital because it provides the tools and language to describe and analyze the world around us, both in abstract terms and in practical applications. It shapes our understanding of space, structures, and relationships, impacting various fields and everyday life.
Foundation of Math: Essential for understanding spatial relationships and connecting with other math areas.
Real-World Uses: Key in architecture, engineering, computer graphics, and navigation.
Understanding Nature: Explains patterns and shapes found in nature.
Develops Skills: Enhances problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical thinking.
Technology and Science: Crucial in advancements like 3D printing, robotics, and scientific research.
Art and Design: Used to create perspective, balance, and symmetry.
Daily Life: Helps with practical tasks like calculating areas and optimizing space.
Late work is accepted while we are still working within the unit. When the unit is finished, the work for that unit will not be accepted.
Missing assignments in gradebook will change to a 40% when the unit is complete.
Students will be given grades for bellringers, exit slips, homework, projects, classwork, and assessments.
No School Monday, October 14th
Quarter 1 end Friday, October 25th
Parent teacher conferences Monday, November 4th
What are we doing currently?
Creating three types of rigid transformations: translations, reflections, and rotations.
Reflecting figures over a line of symmetry.
Rotating figures about a fixed point called the center of rotation.
Performing compositions of transformations made from simpler transformations.