Spring Math+ 2023 - New Orleans, LA

Instructor: Andrea Mika

Level: Middle School (6th-8th)

Bio:

Andrea Mika is a mathematics teacher at Jesuit High School of New Orleans. She has been in education for 14 years and began her career as an Americorps Service Scholar teaching Math and History in Michigan. She earned her BS in Education with a major in Mathematics from Central Michigan University. After volunteering with Catholic Charities and Jesuit Relief Services rebuilding homes in 2007, she chose to return to New Orleans to continue to serve as a middle and high school educator and private tutor. Since 2016 she has also presented at international Texas Instruments conferences to help fellow educators incorporate STEAM concepts such as coding into their math curriculum.

About the course:

This Spring, the Math+ program will be focused on the concept of Infinity. Infinity can be defined as “something without any limit”. The concept has applications across disciplines but is particularly critical in mathematics where the concept has been at the center of the field since 1655 when John Wallis, a leading mathematician, defined its mathematical symbol.

NOTE: The course will be offered in person at Jesuit High School of New Orleans. Further details such as safety protocols will be communicated to registrants.

Wednesday, March 1st, 4:30-5:30 pm

Wednesday, March 8th, 4:30-5:30 pm

Wednesday, March 15th, 4:30-5:30 pm

Wednesday, March 22nd, 4:30-5:30 pm

Wednesday, March 29th, 4:30-5:30 pm

Wednesday, April 12th, 4:30-5:30 pm

Students will receive a physical copy of the manual on the day of the course.