Degrees Earned:
B.A., State University College of New York at Plattsburgh
M.S.T., State University College of New York at Plattsburgh
Ed. D., Columbia University
Lee Fothergill joined the division of Mathematics and Computer Science at Mount Saint Mary College in 2002 following ten years of classroom teaching experience at the secondary level. Lee utilizes technology, hands-on experiments, projects, small group learning to develop a conceptual understanding in courses such as Calculus, Statistics and the History of Mathematics. Lee's research interests include mathematics education with respect to teacher preparation. Moreover, he has an interest in the connection between the undergraduate mathematics curriculum and the secondary curriculum to prepare future teachers for the challenges in the classroom. His experience in the secondary classroom helps him guide future mathematics teachers.