I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Math Department Chair! After 11 years of teaching and leading in one of our city’s district schools, I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to join the Trinity community and support students during these important upper school years. I’ve already enjoyed getting to know the culture here and seeing how much Trinity values strong, positive relationships. It’s important to me that students feel comfortable asking for help and working through challenges instead of feeling discouraged or giving up.

As a college preparatory school, Trinity is committed to academic rigor while also caring for the whole student — mind, body, and spirit. In the math department, that means preparing students not just for college-level coursework, but also for thoughtful decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership beyond the classroom. Our curriculum is designed to support a wide range of learners while still maintaining high expectations and meaningful challenges for everyone.

A growth mindset is at the center of what we do. As Jo Boaler says, “Mistakes are valuable; they are evidence that learning is taking place.” In our math classrooms, students are encouraged to think deeply, ask questions, and see challenges as an important part of learning. We want students to build confidence, resilience, and a genuine appreciation for the process of learning.

That same mindset also shapes how we approach innovation and technology in our classroom. As technology continues to evolve, we are thoughtfully incorporating tools like Flint-AI into our classrooms. In math, AI isn’t used as a shortcut, but as a way to deepen understanding — helping students analyze mistakes, explore different solution strategies, and strengthen their reasoning skills. Just as importantly, we emphasize using these tools responsibly and ethically.

Together, we will continue fostering a math program that values curiosity, perseverance, and integrity — preparing students not only for success in college, but for thoughtful and meaningful lives beyond the classroom. I am truly grateful to be part of this community and look forward to continuing this work at Trinity for many years to come.