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Teaching Philosophy
I suppose that I teach my students not just by having lectures and testing, but by setting a good example of
learning. I strive to learn from whatever I am doing, and I try to enjoy everything I do. 

 I try to know my audience so I can give them what they need in a way that keeps them interested in more.
 When I teach prerequisite courses, I cover material I think is most needed in subsequent classes. When I
teach terminal courses, I hope the students leave with a positive impression of math and a basic ability to
function in society.

Academia is a great place, but some of the most valuable learning experiences I have had were outside school.
Working in industry and owning my own business gave me insight to see some of the many uses of mathematics
 in the "Real World." Teaching relevant material is a real plus.

The biggest lesson I learned working outside of school was that a person must do what they enjoy doing. I teach
because I enjoy it. If I were able to do something but teaching, I am sure I would enjoy that too. I hope that my
 students will enjoy their studies and pursue a fruitful career in something that they find as fascinating as I find teaching.