Norcross High School

5300 Spalding Dr. Norcross, GA 30092
770-448-3674

Mathematics Department

The Mathematics Department offers courses from the technical level to the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate levels. Students gain skills in real world application as well as higher level mathematics skills to prepare them for further study at the collegiate level. We expect students to solve problems by numerical, graphical and algebraic methods. All courses use the TI graghing calculators. Although we have classroom sets of calculators, students are encouraged to get their own so they have them at home for homework. Students (especially those studying geometry) enjoy the benefits of the math computer lab.

 

Math Supply List

Suggested supply list for NHS math classes:
· 3 ring binder (1 to 2 inch)
· Notebook paper
· Pencils
· Erasers
· Graph paper

If you are considering purchasing a calculator, we suggest a TI – 84plus graphing calculator.

 

The Faculty

Mr. Dwayne Alvis (Email: Dwayne_Alvis@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Gifted Accelerated Integrated Geometry, Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry; Gifted Accelerated Integrated Algebra I

Education: BS Mathematics - UGA; MeD Mathematics Education - UGA


Ms. Ashley Arnold (Email: Ashley_Arnold@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Concepts of Algebra; Accelerated Integrated Algebra I

Education: B.S. Ed Mathematics Education - University of Georgia; M.Ed Secondary Mathematics - Piedmont College


Ms. Tammy Ault (Email: Tammy_Ault@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) - Website

Classes: Gifted Algebra II; Gifted Precalculus

Education: M. Ed. in Math Education - UGA, B.S. Ed. in Math Education - UGA


Mr. Philip Belfrom (Email: Philip_Belfrom@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Problem Solving, Advanced Alegbra & Trigonometry

Education: B.A. - State University of New York at Stony Brook, M.S. Ed. - City University of New York at Lehman College, Specialist - Emory University, National Board Certification in Adolescence and Young Adulthood Mathematics, AP Certification - Calculus AB


Ms. Allison Bishop (Email: Allison_Bishop@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Accelerated Integrated Algebra I, Integrated Algebra Strategies

Education: B.S. in Emotional Handicaps and Learning Disabilities-Florida State University, M.S. in Emotional Handicaps and Learning Disabilities-Florida State University, Ed.S. in Special Education-Georgia State University


Ms. Whitney Burton (Email: Whitney_Burton@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Accelerated Integrated Algebra I, Pre-Calculus

Education: B.S. Secondary Mathematics Education - University of Georgia


Ms. Marilyn Cater (Email: Marilyn_Cater@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Algebra I

Education: B.S. Ed. and M. Ed. in Middle Grades: Math - UGA


Ms. Kristen Cole (Email: Kristen_Cole@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: *Information Not Available*

Education: *Information Not Available*

Mr. Joshua Flores (Email: Joshua_Flores@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Algebra II; Accelerated Integrated Algebra I

Education: B.S. Industrial Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology, M.Ed. SecondaryMathematics - Georgia State University


Ms. Elizabeth Frisbee (Email: Elizabeth_Frisbee@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) - Website

Classes: International Baccalaureate Math I HL and International Baccalaureate Math II HL

Education: BS Secondary Education Mathematics - University of Maine, M.A.T. Mathematics - Piedmont College, Ed. S Curriculum & Instruction - Lincoln Memorial University


Ms. Laura Graves (Email: Laura_Graves@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Accelerated Integrated Algebra I; Algebra II

Education: BBA in Marketing - University of Georgia


 

Mr. Ed Gustafson (Email: Ed_ Gustafson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Algebra I ESOL, Geometry ESOL, Algebra I Strategies

Education: B. S. Math - Michigan State University, M.B.A. Business Management - Georgia State University

Mr. Heath Herron (Email: Heath_Herron@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry; Honors Algebra II

Education: B.S. Ed. in Secondary Education - University of Alabama, M.Ed. Administration and Leadership - Jones International University, Ed.S Education Administration and Supervision - Lincoln Memorial University


Ms. Jessica Hoyt (Email: JessicaHoyt@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Accelerated Integrated Algebra I, Informal Geometry

Education: M.A.T. in Mathematics - Piedmont College

Ms. Tiffany Keys (Email: Tiffany_Keys@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Algebra I, Algebra II

Education: B.S. Mathmatics Education - Florida A&M University, Master of Education in Mathematics Education - University of Georgia

Ms. Michelle Larate (Email: Michelle_Larate@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: AP Statistics; Gifted Accelerated Integrated Algebra

Education: BS Civil Engineering - Georgia Tech


Ms. Carisa Lindsay (Email: Carisa_Lindsay@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Algebra II; Adanced Algebra & Trigonometry

Education: BS in Physics and Mathematics - Oglethorpe University; M.Ed. in Mathematics Education from University of Georgia


Ms. Karen Miller (Email: Karen_Miller@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Algebra II, Integrated Algebra I

Education: B.A. Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; B.S. Math Education from Kennesaw University


Ms. Susan Neuman (Email: Susan_Neuman@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) - Website

Classes: International Baccalaureate Math I HL, International Baccalaureate Math II SL, AP Calculus AB

Education: B.S. in Mathematics Education - Western Carolina University, M.A.T. in Mathematics - Emory University, E.D.S. in Curriculum and Instruction - Lincoln Memorial University, National Board Certified in Adolescence and Young Adulthood Mathematics


Ms. Sarah Newhard (Email: Sarah_Newhard@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Honors Algebra II, Geometry

Education: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education - University of Central Florida


Ms. Jessica Rieber (Email: Jessica_Rieber@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Geometry and Algebra I

Education:BSEd Mathematics Education - University of Georgia


Mr. Brent Robertson (Email: Brent_Robertson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) - Website

Classes: Geometry, Math Money Management

Education: BS Radio- T.V. - University of Texas, MED Education- UCLA, Ed.S University of Georgia


Ms. Rachelle Robinson (Email: Rachelle_Robinson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Precalculus, Algebra II

Education: B.A. Mathematics - Huntingdon College Montgomery, Alabama, Concentration in Secondary Education - Huntingdon College Montgomery, Alabama


Ms. Ann Schintzius (Email: Ann_Schintzius@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Gifted Accelerated Integrated Algebra I, Statistics Discrete Math

Education: BED Secondary Mathematics- Georgia Southwestern University, MED Secondary Mathematics - Piedmont College,EDC Leadership in Education - Lincoln Memorial University. National Board Certified in Adolescence and Young Adulthood Mathematics


Ms. Stacy Steed (Email: Stacy_Steed@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Precalculus, Concepts of Algebra

Education: B.S. Ed. Mathematics Education - University of Georgia


Ms. Erica Tartt (Email: Erica_Tartt@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Integrated Algebra I, Advanced Algebra Trigonometry

Education: B.A. Education - Bluffton University, M.Ed. Technology Leadership - George Washington University

Mr. Jeff Teeple (Email: Jeff_Teeple@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) website

Classes: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Gifted Algebra II

Education: B.S. Ed.in in Math Education - UGA '99; M.S. Ed. in Math Education - GA State '02; National Board Certified in Adolescence and Young Adulthood Mathematics - 2006; Ed.S. in Education Administration and Supervision - LMU '08


Ms. Staci Thongdara (Email: Staci_Thongdara@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Geometry, Honors Algebra II

Education: Masters in Media Library Technology - Georgia State University, B.S. in Mathematics - Georgia State University


Mr. Robin Watson (Email: Robin_Watson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Integrated Algebra I, Accelerated Integrated Algebra I

Education:BS Mathematics - Marietta College; MS School Administration - Ashland University

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Glenda Young (Email: Glenda _Young@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Website

Classes: Algebra I, Integrated Algebra Strategies, Integrated Algebra I


Education: BA: Dickinson College
MEd: William Paterson State
EdS: Lincoln Memorial Univ
National Board Certified