Senior Spotlight

Reflections from the HUCTM advisor

by Dr. Lindsey Haubert

On behalf of HUCTM, I would like to honor each of the seniors who have been an integral part of the development of this student organization and the success of Math Camp. Without these seniors, Heidelberg would not be the home of HUCTM. Many of these seniors were a part of the nine original members who hosted the first ever Heidelberg University Collegiate Math Camp. This group has grown into a team who leads the way for Math Camps across Northwest Ohio. In two short years, these students provided the landscape to become a nationally recognized group for their Math Camp song. Please join me in congratulating each of the seniors on their great accomplishments and wish them the best in their future teaching careers!

May 2022 HUCTM Senior Graduates

Samantha Blake

Sammi Blake is a Primary Education major. Sammi has served as a Co-Leader for Math Camp for two years and is in her first year as President. As a veteran Math Camp member, Sammi spends lots of time interacting with children and always sets a great example for other leaders to follow. Her goal of Math Camp is for students to have fun and leave camp with a positive experience. In four years at Heidelberg, Sammi has been an active member of the yearbook club while helping with Heidelberg University Council of Teachers of Mathematics (HUCTM). Thank you Sammi for all your enthusiasm and dedication to HUCTM.

Alexis Calhoun

Alexis Calhoun is an Middle Childhood Education major with concentrations in Mathematics and Language Arts. Alexis is one of our founding members of Heidelberg University Council of Teachers of Mathematics (HUCTM) and has served as one of Math Camp’s Co-Head Stations Leader for the past two years. Alexis has put in many long hours of behind-the-scenes work to make these camps possible. In four years at Heidelberg, Alexis is an active member of Greek life and played three years of volleyball all while helping with HUCTM. Thank you Alexis for your devotion to this organization.

Maddie Curtner

Maddie Curtner is a Primary and Special Education major. Maddie has served as a family leader for Math Camp for the past year. As a family leader, Maddie sets great examples for other family leaders to follow and is always willing to jump in and help wherever is needed. We can always count on her campers being excited, engaged, and on task throughout the day. She hopes for students who attend Math Camp to realize that there is so much more to math than they get to see. Math is about making mistakes, playing games, creating patterns, and most importantly, HAVING FUN! In four years at Heidelberg, Maddie balanced her studies and cheerleading while helping with Heidelberg University Council of Teachers of Mathematics (HUCTM). Thank you Maddie for all your time given to HUCTM.

Anthony Denigris

Anthony is a Middle Childhood Education major with concentrations in Math and Language Arts. Anthony has served as a stations leader at our camps the past two years, but has always been willing to help out wherever needed at the drop of a hat. Although we primarily work with elementary students, he adapts his teaching strategies and makes the math very relatable for the students. He has been a great addition to our Math Camp team! Thank you Anthony for all of your hard work and dedication to HUCTM.

Noah Kennard

Noah Kennard is an Adolescent to Young Adult Math Education major. He has served as a family leader for the past two years. In this role, Noah does a great job interacting with the students and keeping them engaged throughout the camp. In his four years at Heidelberg, he has been a member of Greek life, Student Senate, BEC, an Orientation Leader, in addition to his involvement with HUCTM. His goal of Math Camp is for students to develop a positive relationship with math, considering that it is sometimes missing in the classroom. Thank you Noah for all your time you give to HUCTM.

Paige Leary

Paige Leary is a Primary Education and Intervention Specialist major who has served as Math Camp’s registration leader for the past three years. Her role in HUCTM may not be in the spotlight, but is crucial for a smooth camp to take place. She is dedicated to bringing great energy and enthusiasm to this organization. Additional to Math Camp, Paige is involved in cheerleading, the Student Coordinator of PACE, and is a Student Ambassador. Thank you Paige for all your hard work and dedication given to HUCTM.

Sarah Oney

Sarah Oney is a Primary Education major. She has served as the publicist for Math Camp the past two years and has been a member for three years total. She has loved the teaching experience that Math Camps provide and the many memories made. In four years at Heidelberg, Sarah has been an active member of the volleyball team, along with the organizations SAAC and CRU. Thank you Sarah for all of your commitment to HUCTM.

Brandon Reed

Brandon Reed is a Primary Education major. Brandon has held the role of Energizer for the past two years. As the Energizer, Brandon has done a fantastic job entertaining kids while getting them excited about math. In his four years at Heidelberg, Brandon has been an active member of the football team and CRU while putting in time and dedication to HUCTM. Thank you Brandon for all your commitment to this organization.

Madeleine Szawranskyj

Maddie Szawranskyj is a Primary Education major. She has been a part of Math Camp since 2018 and is now one of our Co-Head Stations Leaders. This is a role she has served for Math Camp the past two years. She hopes for the students to have fun learning and building relationships with those in the community and at school! In her four years at Heidelberg, Maddie has played volleyball, is a member of SAAC, and is a Student Ambassador. She balanced these many activities all while helping with HUCTM. Thank you for all your commitment to this organization!

Anna Zeller

Anna Zeller is a Primary Education and Traditional Music major. Along with Samantha, she is one of our Co-Leaders. This is a role she has held since the fall of 2021. Anna does a great job with the organization and fluidity of camps, along with her optimistic personality! At Heidelberg, Anna is involved with Concert Choir, the Alliance for Sustainability Club, and the Tau Mu Sigma Music Honorary. Thank you Anna for all the commitment and hard work you contribute HUCTM.