BYU-Idaho/Web-Content huggingface dataset:
Elizabeth Marie Crawford

Elizabeth Crawford is Professor of Bassoon at Brigham Young University - Idaho. She teaches a dynamic studio of student bassoonists in addition to courses in music technology and chamber music. When not busy with her students, you can find her developing content for her website bassoonwithaview.com and her YouTube channel by the same name.

Originally from western New York, Elizabeth began her formal education on piano and bassoon in the Eastman School of Music preparatory division. She went on to finish high school at Interlochen Arts Academy, a student of Barrick Stees. Elizabeth completed her undergraduate degree in performance from Manhattan School of Music, a student of Whitney Crockett. She received her graduate degree from the University of Utah, a student of Lori Wike.

Elizabeth served as a bassoonist and vocalist in the United States Army Band program for 14 years, performing for audiences all over the U.S. and in South Korea. Later, as a Salt Lake City based musician, Elizabeth co-founded and served as a board member for the Utah Wind Symphony, a select ensemble of professional wind and percussion players. With that organization she created an annual scholarship competition awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships to student musicians.

Elizabeth spent four years as principal bassoonist of the Great Falls Symphony, Chinook Winds Quintet, and the Billings Symphony. As a member of the Chinook Winds Quintet, Elizabeth wrote and performed in hundreds of educational programs, formal chamber music concerts, masterclasses, band clinics, and outreach events. During her tenure with the Chinook Winds Quintet, and due to her efforts in fundraising, publicity, social media, and community engagement, the Chinook Winds were selected to present at the International Double Reed Society annual conference and the International Horn Symposium. The Chinook Winds were also selected for, and filmed a 60-minute episode of the Emmy-winning Montana PBS show, 11th and Grant with Eric Funk.

In addition to the Prismatic Winds (BYU-Idaho's faculty wind quintet), Elizabeth performs with the Women of the chamber music collective, The Ladies' Reeding Society. She is passionate about promoting the careers of Women musicians and living composers with projects constantly in development. Elizabeth has been part of many original commissions to include works by: Jenni Brandon, Alyssa Morris, Kari Medina, Roma Cafolla, and more. Elizabeth has been invited to present at conferences for the International Double Reed Society (2015, 2016, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024), International Horn Symposium (2015), ClarinetFest® (2021, 2024), Meg Quigley Symposium (2024) and the SHE Festival (2024).

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SoundCloud

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Music
Emily Grow Backstein

## Biography

Emily Backstein serves as Supervising Registered Nurse (RN) at the BYU-Idaho Student Health Center. She has over 20 years of experience in nursing and specializes in ER and Primary Care. Emily holds a degree in Nursing from BYU-Idaho and is passionate about serving, healing, and teaching others. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, jeep rides, riding -wheelers, doing puzzles, and quilting.

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Student Health Center
Emily Rose Sheppard

Emily Sheppard worked as a public school district librarian for 10 years at Chowchilla Elementary School in Chowchilla, California. She then worked for four years as a secretary in the principal's office. After a two-year break, Emily relocated to Idaho, where she served as a driver's licence examiner for the State of Idaho. She then worked for a year in the Jefferson County Joint School District in Rigby, Idaho, before coming to BYU-Idaho in 2023. She currently works as an office manager in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering.

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Mechanical Engineering
Eric F. d'Evegnee

Eric d'Evegnée studied at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, before he joined the faculty in the Department of English at BYU-Idaho, in 2003.

Brother d'Evegnée has published several scholarly writings, short stories, and book projects.

John Steinbeck and His Contemporaries (Scarecrow Press, 2007) 
The Paternity Test (**BYU Studies Quarterly**, 2010) 
Quotidiana (**Brigham Young University Studies**, 2011) 
Trailing Clouds of Zombies (**BYU Studies** Quarterly, 2012) 
Under the Boughs (**Relief: A Journal of Art and Faith**, 2013) 
"Episode 57: BYU-Idaho professors Eric and Sarah d'Evegnée on faith, testimony and reconversion," **Church News**, 16 November 2021.

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English
Eric F. Embree

Eric Embree attended Ricks College before graduating from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in international relations. He continued his graduate studies at Idaho State University, where he earned a master's degree in organizational communication, followed by a doctorate degree from the University of Idaho in adult and organizational learning an leadership.

Dr. Embree joined Ricks College in 1992 as a director of forensics and professor of communication in the Department of Communication. He has made a strong, positive impact on students as the college transitioned to BYU-Idaho.

"To the Would-be Lifeguards" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, May 23, 2023)

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Communication
Eric Jerald Gee

Eric Gee studied at Ricks College before earning his bachelor's master's, and doctorate degrees in psychology from Utah State University. Dr. Gee worked as an evaluation consultant for the Western Institute of Research and Evaluation for several years, followed by a long tenure as the Director of Evaluation at Spectrum Consulting. He joined the faculty in the Department of Psychology at BYU-Idaho in 2005. He has also served at the department chair from 2013 to 2018.

#### Education

- Ph.D. Utah State University, 1997
- M.A. Utah State University, 1995
- B.S. Utah State University, 1990

#### Interests

- Evaluation Methodology
- Educational Research

#### Courses Taught

Teaches General Psychology (Psych 111) and Psychological Assessment (Psych 378). Internship Coordinator for counseling aides at Madison Middle School.

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Psychology
Erin Marie Baker Stewart

#### Education

- MA, Spanish Peninsular Literature, Brigham Young University, 2000. Ancillary Studies: Latin American Literature. Thesis: "The Discourse of Tension Hosted by Popularized Chaos Theory and Carmen Martín Gaite's El cuarto de atrás."
- BA, Spanish Teaching, Brigham Young University, 1996. Minor: Journalism Education.

#### Interests

- Spanish Literature & Culture
- Spanish Civil War and Post-Civil-War History & Literature
- Latin American Literature
- Spanish Grammar & Pedagogy
- Flamenco Music & Dance
- Andalucía, Spain
- Editing
- Travel

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Languages & Intl Studies
Evan D. Hansen

#### Education

- BS in Physics and graduated with Honors from BYU
- MS and PhD in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

#### Interests

- Positron Annihilation

Brother Hansen grew up in the Midwest, living in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Colorado. He served a mission in Seoul, Korea. He received his BS in Physics and graduated with Honors from BYU. He received his MS and PhD in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to coming to BYU-Idaho he spent seven years in research and development in the semiconductor industry. He and his wife Stacey met at BYU on the Ballroom Dance Team and are the parents of four children. Brother Hansen enjoys hiking, reading, skiing, golfing, fishing, and traveling.

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Physics
Ezra George Gwilliam

## Education

· Bachelors Degree, BYU-Idaho Interdisciplinary Studies

· Masters Degree, Boise State University, Literacy

· Doctorate Degree, Boise State University, Education and Curriculum.

· Interests/Family/Professional Development

· Courses Taught/Teaching Experience

## Biography

Ezra Gwilliam is a faculty member in the Department of Religious Education at BYU-Idaho. 
Brother Gwilliam loves to hike, trail run and be outdoors, especially with his family. He loves being a Dad and watching his kids activities. His professional emphasis is The Old and New Testaments with a special focus on Isaiah. 
Brother Gwilliam taught Seminary and Institute for 10 years in the Boise area prior to coming to BYU-Idaho. Since coming to BYUI in 2018 he has and continues to teach many courses including:

- REL 130, REL 200, REL 211, REL 212, REL 225, REL 234, REL 250, REL 275, REL 301, REL 302, REL 324, REL 404

## Sources

"Dear Son: Lessons from Moroni Chapter 9" (**BYU Religious Educator**, 2015) 
"Education Week Address," (BYU-Idaho Education Week, 2017) 
"The 2000 Stripling and Starving Warriors" (BYU-Idaho Education Week, 2018) 
"Faith, Crisis, and Hope" (BYU-Idaho Education Week, July 31, 2020) 
"Overcoming the World through Ordinances and Covenants" (BYU-Idaho Education Week, 2023)

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Religious Education
Felicia Marshall

#### Education

- BS - Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University (Emphasis - Robotics)
- MS - Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University (Thesis - Multi-user CAD)

#### Teaching Experience

- Since Fall 2017 - online instructor for ME 172 at BYU-I
- Teaching Assistant at BYU 
 - Parametric CAD - 7 semesters
 - Manufacturing Processes - 5 semesters
 - C++ & Matlab - 1 semester
 - Machine Design - 1 semester
- Middle School Robotics Instructor - 1 semester
- Swimming Instructor - 3 years

#### Work Experience

- DISH Networks - American Fork, Utah - 6 years
- NOV IntelliServ - Provo, Utah - 5.5 years

#### Hobbies and Interests

- Endurance sports: Running, biking, swimming, hiking, marathons, triathlons, Ragnars, Spartans
- Tap dance, or learning any other dancing, singing, playing piano
- Playing board games, wii (Super Mario Bros.) or basketball with the kids

#### LinkedIn Profile

www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-marshall-engineer

#### Biography

Sister Marshall graduated from BYU with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2009 while 7 months pregnant with her first child. Her second came the same day she defended her Master's Thesis, also in Mechanical Engineering at BYU. Her third child came the same day her husband completed his NCLEX to become a certified RN and her 4 th came the night before his first day working as a nurse in a major hospital and shortly after she started teaching for BYU-I. Five years later, they welcomed their first son home just in time for Brother Marshall to resume school to get his BSN. Their 2-year-old dog Shadow is the biggest Pomsky (Pomeranian Husky mix) you'll ever see, and is often mistaken for a wolf.

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Mechanical Engineering
Garrett H. Saunders

#### Education

- Ph.D. Biostatistics - Utah State University (2014)
- M.S. Applied Mathematics - Boise State University (2009)
- B.S. Applied Mathematics - Brigham Young University-Idaho (2007)

#### Interests

- Biostatistics
- Statistics education
- Undergraduate student research

#### Work experience

- Faculty at Brigham Young University-Idaho 2014-present

#### Research

- Statistical modeling of genetics and genomics studies

#### Current Projects

- Math 211, 325, and 425 Course Development

#### LinkedIn Profile

- Go to LinkedIn

#### Biography

My passion is in working with students in the classroom to help them gain vision and ability with how data, well analyzed, can lead to powerful insights and decisions.

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Mathematics
Gary I. Baird

Gary Baird graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in botany and a master's degree in botany and plant systematics. In then earned a doctorate degree in botany and plant systematics from the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Baird was a lecturer and assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Southwestern University, and Brigham Young University, before he joined the faculty in the Department of Applied Plant Science at BYU-Idaho in 2011. In addition to teaching students, he also serves as curator over the university's herbarium.

"The Gospel Path" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, July 13, 2010)

#### Classes

BIO 210 Plany SystematicsBIO 352 Wildland Ecology & Range PlantsFDSCI 203 Environmental Stewardship

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Biology
Gary Charles Benson

#### Education

- MFA: 1991, Scenic Design, Minnesota State University at Mankato
- BA: 1988, Theatre, Psychology (dual major), Brigham Young University
- AA: 1984, Theatre, Ricks College

#### Interests

- Scenic Design
- Costume Design
- Lighting Design
- Scene Painting
- Theatre Properties

#### Works in Progress

****Life is a Dream**** - Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer

****Drowsey Chaperone**** - Scenic Designer

****Phaedra****- Costume Designer, Lighting Designer

#### Selected Past Projects

2011-****Doubt**** 
Scenic Designer 
2010-****Arsenic and Old Lace**** 
Scenic Designer 
2010-****Everyman**** 
Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer 
2010-****Abraham and Isaac**** 
Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer 
2010-****Children of Eden**** 
Scenic Designer 
2010-****Macbeth**** 
Scenic Designer 
2009-****Tartuffe**** 
Scenic Designer 
2009 -****Dido & Aeneas**** 
Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer 
2009-****Gianni Schicci**** 
Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer 
2008 -****Caucasian Chalk Circle**** 
Scenic Designer 
2008-****The Magic Flute**** 
Costume Designer 
2007-****The House of Bernarda Alba**** 
Scenic Designer

#### Courses Taught

TA 117 - Introduction to Film Art and Analysis 
TA 219 - Beginning Technical Theatre 
TA 319 - Fundamentals of Scene Design 
TA 318r - Scene Painting 
TA 390r - Theatre Properties

#### Other Interests

Restoration of Romance Theatre 
Gardening 
Rockhounding 
Halloween

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Theatre & Dance
Gary John Larsen

#### Education

- PhD in Dance Ethnography, University of Limerick, Ireland, 2016
- MA in Dance, UCLA, 2001
- BA in European Studies/French, BYU, 1998

#### Interests

- World, ethnic, traditional and folk dance
- Percussive dance forms (Tap and Clogging)
- Dance History and Ethnography

#### Bio

Gary Larsen is a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer specializing in world and percussive dance forms. He holds a Masters Degree in Dance from UCLA and a PhD in Ethnochoreology (Sociocultural Anthropology of dance) from the University of Limerick in Ireland. As a performer, he has traveled to dozens of countries as both group member and soloist. He has taught and created choreography for workshops, performing groups, and schools throughout the United States and in numerous other countries for over 20 years. He is a Professor of Dance at Brigham Young University-Idaho where he oversees and/or teaches courses in clogging, tap, world dance, dance history, theory, philosophy, humanities, choreography, and performance. In his spare time, he owns and directs a dance company that travels the world performing American traditional and vernacular dance with his wife and three children.

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Theatre & Dance
Geoffrey William Loomis

Geoffrey Loomis earned his undergraduate degree in History at Brigham Young University, followed by a Master's in Exercise Physiology from BYU in 2013, and a doctorate in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Utah in 2019. After completing his PhD, he came to BYU-Idaho as a faculty member.

Dr. Loomis also serves as a CEO for the Rexburg Free Clinic in Rexburg, Idaho.

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Health Services
Glenn Hansen Dayley

Glenn Dayley graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. He then completed a master's degree in creative writing and southwest literature from Texas State University, followed by a doctorate degree in technical communication and rhetoric from Texas Tech University.

Dr. Dayley is currently a faculty member in the Department of English at BYU-Idaho. He also serves as a council member on the city council of Sugar City, Idaho.

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English
Gordon Lee Saathoff

#### Education

- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, 2018, Idaho State University
- Master in Professional Accountancy, 2000, Weber State University
- B.S. in Economics, 1994, Weber State University
- A.S. in General Studies, Casper College

#### Accounting Courses Taught

- Survey of Accounting
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Applied Research in Financial Reporting

#### Professional Certifications

CPA, 2001, Idaho

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Accounting
Gregory L. Cameron

#### Education

- Ph.D., Instructional Design, Capella University (2012)
- M.S., Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University (1993)
- B.S., Mathematics, Utah State University (1988)
- A.A.S, Mathematics, Ricks College (1986)

#### Interests

- Gardening, bird watching, hiking, fishing, traveling, judging speech and debate tournaments.

#### Work Experience

- Worked at the National Security Agency as a Mathematician/Computer Analyst prior to coming to Ricks College/BYU-Idaho

#### LinkedIn Profile

- Go to LinkedIn

#### Biography

- Born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. Joined the Church at age 16. Served a mission to Scotland. Have 5 children (4 living).

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Mathematics
Greg Lyle Klingler

Greg Klingler graduated from BYU-Idaho with a bachelor's degree in allied health and health sciences. He took his post-graduate studies to the University of St. Francis, where he earned a master's degree in physician assistant. He then completed a doctorate degree in health science with an emphasis in global health from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Klingler worked as a physician assistant for a couple medical groups and founded the Rexburg Free Clinic in Rexburg, Idaho. He joined the faculty in the Department of Health Science in 2009. He has also worked as a physician assistant in the BYU-Idaho Student Health Center and served as the Director of General Education, associate dean, and medical assistant program director on campus.

"Ye are the Body of Christ" (BYU-Devotional, February 3, 2015)

## Physician Assistant Program Information

Interested in additional information? Learn more about the Physician Assistant Program.

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Academic Administration
Health Services
Gregory David Angus

#### Education

- MHA

#### Bio

As a BYU-Idaho healthcare administration graduate himself (graduated 2012), Greg has thoroughly enjoyed returning to the university and teaching many of the classes he took years ago. Greg's experience at BYU-Idaho as a student literally changed his life, so when the opportunity to return as a faculty member popped up unexpectedly in 2019, it was an easy career choice for him to make!

Before returning to BYU-I, Greg worked at several large academic medical centers throughout the country. Most recently he was the Administrator over several surgical and medical specialties at University of Colorado Health (UCHealth). Prior to that role, he spent a couple of years doing similar work at University of Wisconsin Health (UW Health), in addition to completing a two-year Administrative Fellowship at the organization. Greg earned a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree from Penn State University where he completed an Administrative Residency within the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) health system.

Greg and his wife Jess have three kids. In his free time, he enjoys running, biking, playing sports and being outdoors. He also likes to spend time reading, completing home improvement projects and spending quality time with his family.

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Health Services
Gregory Mark Roach

Greg Roach completed a doctorate degree from Brigham Young University in mechanical engineering. He joined the faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at BYU-Idaho in 2005. He currently serves as the Dean of the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, a position he has held since 2016.

"As Another Who Loved the Prophet Joseph Smith" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, March 12, 2013)

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Physical Sciences & Eng
Executive Office
Grover Louis Wray

Grover Wray has master's and doctorate degrees in social work and more than a decade of experience in social work. He is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at BYU-Idaho., having joined the faculty during the university's Ricks College days in 1999.

"Maintaining Our Personal Liahonas" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, August 2, 2011)

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Sociology & Social Work
Hector Alejandro Becerril-Garcia

#### Education

- B.S. Industrial Chemistry, National Autonomous University of México (1996-2001)
- Ph.D. Chemistry-Materials Chemistry, Brigham Young University (2002-2007)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Chemical Engineering, Stanford University (2007-2009)
- Industry Experience: Corporate Research and Development lab, Grupo KUO, México (2000-2001)
- Teaching Experience: BYU-Idaho (2009- present)

#### Interests

- Scientific Teaching and Learning
- Physical Chemistry and Molecular Dynamics
- Nanotechnology and Materials Chemistry
- Organic Semiconductors
- Mentored Undergraduate Research

#### Selected Publications and Presentations

1. Giri, G.; Verploegen, E; Mannsfeld, S.C.B.; Atahan-Evrenk,S.; Kim, D.H.; Lee, S.Y; Becerril, H.A.; Aspuru-Guzik,A.; Toney, M.F.; Bao, Z. Tuning charge transport in solution-sheared organic semiconductors using lattice strain. Nature, 480, 504-508 (2011).2. Becerril, H.A.; Roberts, M.E.; Liu, Z.; Locklin, J.; Bao, Z. High-Performance Organic Thin-Film Transistors through Solution-Sheared Deposition of Small-Molecule Organic Semiconductors. Adv. Mater. 20, 2588-2594 (2008).3. Becerril, H.A.; Mao, J.; Liu, Z.; Stoltenberg, R.M.; Bao, Z.; Chen, Y. Evaluation of solution-processed reduced graphene oxide films as transparent conductors. ACS Nano, 2, 463-470 (2008).

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Chemistry
Heidi J. Higgins

#### Education

- Ph.D., Idaho State University, 2020
- M.S. Brigham Young University, 2003
- B.S. Arizona State University, 1999

#### Interests

- Experimental Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Sleep and Executive Functioning
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology of Learning

#### Courses Taught

Teaches General Psychology (Psych 111), Developmental Psych Lifespan (Psych 201), and Principles of Behavioral Learning (Psych 361).

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Psychology
Heidi Jean Turner

#### Education

- Doctorate of Education: University of Idaho
- Masters of Mathematics: Utah State University
- Associate of Science: Ricks College: Physics
- Bachelor of Science: Brigham Young University Idaho, Applied Mathematics Minor: Physics
- Associate of Science: Ricks College, Mathematics

#### Interests

I am interested in my 6'8" bearded Canadian husband and our five wild children. Most of my free time is spent with my family, I love being a mom and all that comes with it. I enjoy working and playing with my family. I love to get firewood to burn in our woodstove. I try to do a triathlon each year. I like to travel and will always take a Frisbee with me wherever I go. (I prefer Alaska to Hawaii.) For my birthday I always want to float the river and when it is cold I like to cross country ski, even if it is just in my backyard.

#### Work Experience

- BYU Idaho Math Department, 2005-Present
- Former graduate teaching assistant at Utah State University

#### Research

- Student use of Example Generation to Understand Novel Mathematical Concepts: A Teaching Experiment in a First-Semester Calculus Course

#### Current Projects

- Community Outreach
- Regional High School Mathematics Competition
- Online 110X

#### Biography

I have always enjoyed mathematics, it has not always been easy but it has been fun. In high school I took extra math classes as electives. As an undergrad I selected math as my major and I planned on doing something with applied math. During my last semester I needed one more math class and the only one that was available was a capstone math education class, because of that class I fell in love with the idea of teaching math. I have struggled through some math classes, and this was one of the strengths that I think I bring to the math class room. I know what it feels like to be confused and to have to put in the extra work to understand the concepts. My graduate work included creating technology enhanced lesson plans for secondary mathematics education and research in the area of example generation in the calculus classroom. I love sharing with students my love for math. Most often my classroom is busy with students at the board working together to figure out new concepts and practice skills.

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Mathematics