In our final issue of the year, we'd like to congratulate our
graduating mathematics majors! We've enjoyed working with you,
and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
~ The Mathematics Department
Amanda Allen
Amanda will be graduating from Hope this May with a degree in
Mathematics Secondary Education and a minor in Psychology
Education. She is currently seeking a teaching job.
Julie Allerding
"I will be
graduating from Hope in May with a major in Elementary Mathematics and
a minor in Mainstreaming/Inclusion. I am hoping to secure an
elementary position in West Michigan. Being a student a Hope has
been
the most wonderful experience. I am thankful for all of the
faculty,
staff, and my peers that have made my time here so great!"
Kevin Butterfield
"I am
graduating from Hope in May with a major in Secondary Mathematics
Eduation, with a minor in Spanish. I will be living in Grand
Rapids
upon graduation and be getting married in August. Hopefully, I will be
teaching in the Grand Rapids area."
Neal
De Void
"I'll be graduating from Hope in August with a major in Elemenatry
Mathematics. I am currently seeking teaching positions in Michigan,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and any other warm place. Thanks
to everyone who supported me throughout my 4 years at Hope!"
Stephanie Dreyer
"I'll be graduating from Hope in December with a major in elementary
math education. I plan to find a teaching job once I graduate!"
Kim Harrison
"I'll be
graduating from Hope in May with a major in Engineering (mech.
emphasis) and a second major in Mathematics. I plan to seek
employment
as an engineer, possibly golf equipment design, and attend grad school
in the near future. Hopefully I'll be able to afford Red Wings'
season
tickets in a couple years as well!" Kim recently received a Sigma
Xi award for her contributions to mathematics research. Brett Jager
Brett will be graduating from Hope this May with a degree in
Mathematics Secondary Education and a minor in Biology Education.
Brett was recently given a Sigma Xi award for his research
contributions in mathematical biology.
Shova KC
Shova will graduate from Hope this May with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Mathematics and Economics. Shova was recently given a Sigma Xi
Award for her contributions in mathematics research.
David McMahon
Dave will graduate from Hope this May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Mathematics and a minor in Neuroscience. He plans to live and
work in Holland next year as he prepares to apply for medical or dental
school.
Ashley
O'Shaughnessey
"I'll be
graduating from Hope in May with a major in math for elementary.
I
plan to student teach in a kindergarten classroom during the fall
semester and then get a job somewhere the following year."
Matt Paarlberg
Matt will be graduating from Hope this May with a degree in Mathematics
Secondary Education and a minor in History Education. He is
currently seeking a teaching job.
Megan Patnott
"I'll be graduating from Hope in May with a double major in math and
computer science. I plan to go to grad school in math at the
University of Notre Dame next year." Megan recently received
Sigma Xi awards for her contributions to research in mathematics and
computer science, and she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Derek Temple
Derek Temple will be graduating from Hope this May with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Mathematics.