Katherine J. Huber

        My name is Katherine Huber and I am a graduate student in the School of Education at the   University of Michigan-Dearborn.  I will graduate in December 2004 with a Master's of Arts Degree in Teaching and will be certified in secondary Mathematics and Psychology.   I am excited to be a part of the Michigan Teachers' Technology Education Network (MiTTEN) as it affords me a unique opportunity to work with other education professionals as we become proficient with technology and  incorporate technology into the mathematics classroom.
           I am teaching Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Placement Calculus at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan. I  have had the pleasure to train with Joanna Secco, a dedicated and knowledgeable high school mathematics teacher, who has guided and mentored me through a wonderful student teaching experience. 
        I have worked in business for twenty three years and plan to bring a practical perspective to the classroom.  I am particularly interested in helping to increase the number of graduating students pursuing advanced education.   A college education is increasingly important in today's job market.   Effective integration of technology in the classroom provides unique ways of interacting with mathematics and provides the opportunity to reach learners that may otherwise be less motivated in a traditional classroom.   My goal is to help students become successful with mathematics and help instill the confidence necessary to peruse the next steps toward college. 
        Technology will most certainly be a part of today's students' futures, whether they decide to continue advanced education, or  enter the job market immediately after graduation.  Technology integration builds skills that will help our students succeed in whatever avenues they pursue. 



         The city of Wyandotte has a population of approximately 28,000.  Wyandotte schools are schools of choice, with approximately 130 students participating in this program (source: Wayne RESA).  Roosevelt High School serves students in grades 9 - 12, and has an enrollment of 1,345 students, and a graduation rate of 85.9% (source:  Wyandotte Public Schools 2004 Annual Report). 
         My class sizes range from 25 - 30 students.  I teach two sections of Algebra I.  Students in these classes are typically ninth and tenth graders.  My Geometry class is primarily made up of tenth graders.  AP Calculus is reserved for seniors who have completed a rigorous and accelerated mathematics curriculum throughout middle school and high school.  I teach two AP Calculus sections.