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Dr. Brad Whitaker

Professor of Mathematics and Department Chair

Department

School of Natural and Social Sciences

Biography

Professional Experience

  • Department Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2022-Present
  • Department Chair, Department of Mathematics, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2021-2022
  • MVNU Care Team, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2021 – Present
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2020-Present
  • Associate Vice President for Student Success and Retention, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2014-2017
  • Activity Director, Title III Strengthening Institutions Program Grant, Mount Vernon Nazarene
    University, Ohio, 2014-2017
  • Director of Academic Support, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2012-2014
  • Director of The Nease Institute: Summer Bridge Program, Mount Vernon Nazarene University,
    Ohio, 2011-2017
  • Chapel Curriculum Committee, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2010-2019
  • President’s Advisory Council, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2009-2021
  • Professor of Mathematics, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2008 -Present
  • Associate Professor of Mathematics, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2007-2008
  • Associate Professor of Mathematics, Point Loma Nazarene University, California, 2003-2007
  • Mathematics Consultant, Beginning Teacher Internship Program, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, California, 2001-2007
  • Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Point Loma Nazarene University, California, 1999-2003
  • Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, New York, 1996-1999
  • Instructor Intern: Issues of Prejudice in Education, Teachers College, Columbia University,
    New York, Spring 1996
  • Adjunct Professor of Mathematics, Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, New York, 1995-1996
  • Teacher: Mathematics and General Science, Project Y.O.U. Alternative High School, New York,
    1993-1995
  • Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, Southern Nazarene University, Oklahoma, Spring 1993
  • Peace Corps Volunteer, Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies, 1990 -1992
  • High School Mathematics, General Science, and Physics Teacher, Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies, 1990-1992

Awards and Recognitions

  • Excellence in Advising and Retention, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2015-2016
  • President’s Award: Faculty Member of the Year, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2011-2012
  • Peace Corps Fellowship, Peace Corps, 1993-1995
  • Lead Volunteer, Peace Corps, Commonwealth of Dominica, 1991-1992

Published Works & Presentations

  • “Polya, Schoenfeld, and Problem Solving in the Mathematics Classroom.” Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International Columbus Convention, Worthington Christian School, Westerville, Ohio, October 2010.
  • “Curricular Coherence and Algebraic Preparedness Through Written Algorithms for Whole Number Operations.” Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International Columbus Convention, Worthington Christian School, Westerville, Ohio, October 2010.
  • “Sierpinski Polygon Fractals in High School.” Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International Columbus Convention, Worthington Christian School, Westerville, Ohio, October 2009.
  • “An Integrated Approach to Teaching Are and Perimeter.” Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International Columbus Convention, Worthington Christian School, Westerville, Ohio, October 2009.
  • “Playing the Chaos Game with Any Regular Polygon: A General Formula for the Simple Rules.” Presented at the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences Annual Meeting, Point Loma Nazarene University, May 2003.
  • “Playing the Chaos Game with Any Regular Polygon.” Presented at the New York State Mathematics Association for Two Year Colleges Region IV Conference, October 1997.
  • “A Simple Demonstration of the Chaotic Nature of an Inflationary Universe.” Presented at the Society of Physics Students Zone 10 Conference, Kansas State University, April 1989.

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Degrees

  • Doctor of Education in Mathematics Education, Teacher’s College, Columbia University, New York, 2006
  • Master of Education in Mathematics Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 2004
  • M.A. in Mathematics Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 1995
  • B.S. in Physics/Mathematics, Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma, 1990

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