Math at Work Monday: Beth the Educator
We owe a great big thanks to teachers! They equip us with many of the basic skills that we use on a daily basis. Beth McBride has been an educator for over twenty-nine years, and currently she is a...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Tina the Executive Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics
You have more than likely heard of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Tina Frantz, is an Executive Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. When she started with Mary Kay, I am sure she had no idea how much...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Tiffany the Choir Director
Music adds such a level on enjoyment and creativity to life. As the Choir Director at Mad River Middle School, Tiffany Hesselbart sees this firsthand. In this field, it is essential for Tiffany and...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Andy the Design Director
You probably enjoy a good motion picture from time to time. When watching, you probably do not think about how much math was used to design it. Today, you will hear from Andy Nick who has been a...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Cindy the Graphic Designer
I sure think it would be fun to be a graphic designer. The only problem is…I’m not sure my creativity can keep up! Today we interview Cindy Schnell, Vice President of Graphica, to...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Tina the Event Coordinator
Business is business, right? When it’s time to have those meetings and conferences, you want everything to run smoothly so you can concentrate on the task at hand. Tina Speers has been ensuring...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Samantha the Freelance Designer
I had the pleasure of speaking with Samantha Volz who has the pleasure of working from her very own home every day. That is one of the benefits of being a freelance designer. In addition to graphic...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Louisa the Greeting Card Designer
Nothing says hello to a new neighbor like sending a greeting card or an invitation. And cards can mean so much in times of grief or illness. Those special little messages to pull the heart strings...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Becca the Trauma Nurse
When it comes to life and death situations, we want to have confidence in those that are taking care of us. How do they know when to give us medicine, or exactly how much we need? Rebecca Paisley...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Mary the Non-Profit Principal
Today’s interview is with Mary Cahalane, Principal of the non-profit company Hands-On Fundraising, LLC. Mary knows this business well as she has been working in nonprofits for 30 years, 26 of those...
View ArticleLet Me Interview You for a Math at Work Monday Post!
Since launching this website in 2011, Math at Work Monday has been an extremely popular feature. Teachers let me know that they love sharing insight from these interviews with their students. (What...
View ArticleAdam the Solar Energy Meteorologist
This week I had the privilege of interviewing Adam Kankiewicz who has been a solar energy meteorologist for 16 years! Some occupations use math more than others, and meteorology is one of those that...
View ArticleBest Math at Work Monday Interviews of 2014
I’ve had such a great time this year getting to know people and their occupations on a deeper level. It’s that time of year when we reflect on what has been and dream of what will be. I’m thinking...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Susan Weiner the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
One of the things that excites me the most is seeing someone make a living out of their passion. I had the privilege of interviewing Susan Weiner today. She has been in her profession for more than...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Audrey the Birth Doula
As a woman, I know there is nothing more life-changing than giving birth to a child. It’s a time when you most need the support of people around you. You need encouragement. I had the pleasure of...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Matt the Quality Control Specialist
Quality in our car parts is important, would’t you say? I don’tknow about you, but I don’t want to drive down the road using mis-manufactured car parts. Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Matt...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Amy the Pastry Chef
Yummy, yummy in my tummy… the old saying goes. Amy Hassler has been a pastry chef for more than 10 years, and just interviewing her made my mouth water. What a fun job she has! I guess she’s a great...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Colleen the Academic Advisor
For students these days, GPA is everything — so you’d better get it right! Today I interviewed Colleen Angaiak who has been an academic advisor for eight years. She helps kids calculate their GPA, set...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Becca the Trauma Nurse
When it comes to life and death situations, we want to have confidence in those that are taking care of us. How do they know when to give us medicine, or exactly how much we need? Rebecca Paisley...
View ArticleMath at Work Monday: Mary the Non-Profit Principal
Today’s interview is with Mary Cahalane, Principal of the non-profit company Hands-On Fundraising, LLC. Mary knows this business well as she has been working in nonprofits for 30 years, 26 of those...
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