Aidara, Idrissa
Associate Professor
(216) 987-4564
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MLA 201N
Altose, Aaron
Associate Professor
(216) 987-2155
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EMHC 202
Education: Ed.D. in Community College Leadership, Roueche Graduate Center at National American University
M.S. in Mathematics, Cleveland State University
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
About: Aaron J. Altose, Ed.D., has taught mathematics at Tri-C since 2006. For over a decade, his primary focus has been quantitative reasoning. Altose has maintained an active role as a contributor to curriculum, assessment and faculty support programs, a faculty mentor, a member of the Carnegie National Faculty advisory panel and a leader in the development of the quantitative reasoning pathway at Tri-C. He has also collaborated with the Ohio Department of Education and Department of Higher Education in various ways, including as a member of the advisory committees for Ohio’s Learning Standards Revision and the Ohio Math Initiative, as a quantitative reasoning (QR) content expert for the creation of Ohio’s college-level QR learning outcomes and as a facilitator of faculty training and professional development workshops. Altose has served as president of the Ohio Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (2015-2017), and in 2018, he received the Ralph M. Besse Award for Teaching Excellence at Tri-C.
Bouie, Carilynn
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-4556
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MLA 201D
Education: B.S., University of Tennessee
M.M., University of Tennessee
Brook, Ellen
Associate Professor
(216) 987-2318
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EMHC 212
Education: B.S., Polytechnic Institute of Kharkov
M.S., Kharkov Pedagogical Institute, Ukraine
Ph.D., Kent State University
Cronin, Julia
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-0612
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C211
Education: B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College
M.A., The Ohio State University
Dynda, Jacquelyn
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-4944
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus
Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.S., Cleveland State University
Egan, Kristin
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5618
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C217
Education: B.S., Wittenberg University
M.S., John Carroll University
Friedman, Amy
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5805
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Westshore Campus, SLT 228F
Education: M.S. in Statistics, Miami University
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, John Carroll University
B.S. in Mathematics, Miami University
Gabriel, Donald
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5439
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WHCS A118
Education: B.A., University of Akron
M.S., University of Akron
Garnes, Jennifer
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5721
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT 216
Education: B.A., University of Toledo
B.Ed., University of Toledo
M.S., Cleveland State University
Glasener, Kristine
Associate Professor
(216) 987-2242
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EMHC 204
Education: M.A., Mathematics, John Carroll University
M. Ed., John Carroll University
B.S.Ed., Youngstown State University
Hanley, Amanda
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
amanda.hanley@tri-c.edu
(216) 987-3414
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Westshore Campus, SLT 226E
Education: A.B., Miami University
B.S., Miami University
M.A., Cleveland State University
Hiley, Derek
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-2583
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EMHC 203
Education: B.S., University of Toledo
M.A., University of Toledo
Hirz, Jennifer
Associate Professor
(216) 987-5312
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C227
Education: B.S, Mathematics, Bowling Green State University
M.A., Mathematics, Western Kentucky University
M.Ed., School Counseling, Cleveland State University
Johnson, Clarence
Professor
(216) 987-4554
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MLA 201E
Education: Ph.D., Cleveland State University
M.S., Cleveland State University
B. S., Case Western Reserve University
Karac, Mira
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5273
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C224
Education: B.S., University of Akron
M.S., University of Akron
Kaschube, Curtis
Assistant. Professor, Mathematics
(216) 987-5239
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C102
Education: B.A., Cleveland State University
M.A., Kent State University
Mahlay, Iryna
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5870
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Westshore Campus, SLT 228B
Education: B.A., Case Western Reserve University
M.A., The Ohio State University
McCraith, Michael
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-2320
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EMHC 210
Education: A.S., Lakeland Comm. College
B.A., Cleveland State University
M.A., University of Kentucky
McGunia, Serita
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-4558
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MLA 201G
Education: B.S., Central State University
M.S., Cleveland State University
Osborn, Staci
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-2240
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EMHC 205
Education: M.A. in Mathematics, Western Michigan University
B.S. in Secondary Education Mathematics, Lake Superior State University
ACUE Certificate in Effective Collge Instruction, Online Instruction
About: Staci Osborn has taught at Tri-C since Fall 2007 at the Eastern Campus. She predominantly teaches developmental mathematics courses because those are her passion. She strives to help everyone succeed in their beginning math courses so they can pursue their college and career goals and knows that math is often the very scary first step. Fostering a comfortable learning environment where everyone is allowed to ask questions and work together to get the help they need is what she works towards each semester. Students may not walk out of her class loving math, but she hopes they will appreciate its value in their life.
Parameswaran, Vanitha
Associate Professor
vanitha.parameswaran@tri-c.edu
(216) 987-4562
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C229
Education: B.A., Bharathiar University
M.A., Avinashilingam Deemed University
M.A.P., Avinashilingam Deemed University
Renfro, Kathy
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-4349
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MLA 201F
Education: M.Ed. in Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction, Cleveland State University
B.S., in Secondary Mathematics Education, Bowling Green State University
ACUE Certificate in Effective College Instruction, Online Instruction
ACUE Micro-credential in Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning
Endorsement in Inclusive Teaching Excellence - OACC, Drake Institute for Teaching & Learning
About: Professor Renfro has been teaching in some form for over thirty years and joined the faculty of Tri-C's Metropolitan Campus in 2019. Her primary focus is in teaching students who are may not love mathematics, blending a unique ability to both empower students in their abilities and challenge them in their thinking. Her research interests include dyscalculia and teaching & learning strategies which aid students with specific learning disabilities. She has served as a Fellow for the American Mathematics Association and has presented conference sessions on increasing student engagement in online classes. She currently serves the college as a Faculty Ambassador to the Division of Online Learning and Academic Technology and as a club advisor for Metro's InterVarsity Christian Fellowship student club. In 2023, Renfro was honored to receive the Ralph M. Besse Award for Teaching Excellence at Tri-C.
Rokicky, Paul
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5048
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, B104
Education: B.A., History, Minor in Mathematics and Education, Cleveland State University
M.S., Mathematics, Cleveland State University
About: Professor Rokicky has been teaching at Cuyahoga Community College since 1999. Prior to that, he taught nine years of high school in Lorain and at Polaris Career Center. He quite often teaches Calculus and Differential Equations but has been focusing on the algebra courses in recent years. His other main courses are the Math for Elementary and Middle School Teachers. He currently serves as Math Coordinator for the Western Campus and Brunswick University Center. He has served as the Associate Dean of Mathematics in the past.
Professor Rokicky currently uses his degrees to research the mathematics and astronomy of Native Americans. He often travels to wonderful places to research such as New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and even places in Ohio. He used to study the Ancient Maya of Mexico and was able to take trips to Mexico to research.
Professor Rokicky spends his free time biking, hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and travelling to National Parks.
Rossman, Cathleen
Associate Professor
(216) 987-4555
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, 201A
Education: Ph.D. in Education (Mathematics Education Concentration) Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
M.S., University of Delaware
B.A., Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
A.A., Ulster County Community College
About: Cathleen Rossman began teaching mathematics at Tri-C in 2011, shortly after moving to the Cleveland area. She decided she wanted to teach at a community college after graduating from her local community college in the Hudson Valley in New York. Dr. Rossman has connected with students in scholarship programs as well as at our now-annual Math Fest! As faculty coordinator, Dr. Rossman often answers many questions about the math courses we offer at Tri-C. She appreciates math for both its useful applications as well as general skills like problem solving and critical thinking. She looks forward to helping students reach their academic and career goals at Tri-C.
Scavone, Lisa
Associate Professor
(216) 987-5099
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C202
Education: Ed.D., University of Florida
M.S., University of Akron
B.S., University of Akron
Shelton, Patty
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5466
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C216
Education: B.S., Ursuline College
M.S., University of Akron
Sheppard, Colin
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5817
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Westshore Campus, SLT 228C
Education: B.S., University of Florida
M.A., St. John’s College
M.A.T., University of Florida
Stady, Kelly
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5195
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C107
Education: B.S., University of New Mexico
M.S., University of New Mexico
Stotesbery, Brenda
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-4565
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MLA 201
Education: B.S., Cleveland State University
M.A., John Carroll University
Stroup, David
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5042
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C102
Education: A.A., Lorain County Community College
B.A., Kent State University
B.S., Cleveland State University
M.S., University of Akron
Susick, Erin
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-2604
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EMHC 208
Education: B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
Torgov, Alexander
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5745
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C205
Education: B.S., University of Haifa
M.S., University of Haifa
VanPelt, Brian
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-2590
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EMHC 219
Education: B.S., University of Akron
M.S., University of Akron
Walton, Dottie
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-2307
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Eastern Campus, ELA 216
Education: B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Washington, Kenneth
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5282
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WBT C207
Education: B.S., University of Florida
M.A., Florida State University
Wilkins, Michael
Associate Professor
(216) 987-4037
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MLA 201K
Education: B.S., John Carroll University
M.A.Ed., Baldwin-Wallace College
M.S., Ohio University
Williams, Erick
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5533
Department: Mathematics
Office Location: Western Campus, WLA B105
Education: B.S., Youngstown State University
M.S., Youngstown State University