Authors
Bill French is an Adult Services Librarian for the Lafayette Public Library in Lafayette, Louisiana. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Master in Library and Information Science. He previously worked in the Information Technology Industry, but in 2009 began his career in libraries. Since then, he has worked in elementary, academic, and public library settings.
Dr. Heather Gamel is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Presbyterian College and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina. She has been teaching at the college level and working with pre-service and in-service teachers for 20 years.
Dr. Jane Chunjing Ji is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from Qufu Normal University in China, a Master of Science in Mathematics from Qingdao University in China, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Before coming to the United States, Jane taught mathematics at both the high school and college levels in China for 15 years. Since beginning as an instructor of record in Fall 2017, she has taught college-level mathematics in the U.S. for eight years, with experience in introductory mathematics courses and mathematics courses designed for future teachers.
Tara LaFrance is a Professor of Mathematics at Delgado Community College in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tara holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Xavier University. She also holds a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction and completed all courses for her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Supervision with the exception of dissertation from the University of Phoenix. Tara has taught 10 years at the secondary level and 15 years at the college level.
Elizabeth Miller is an Instructor of Mathematics at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has been teaching at the college level for 30 years and working with pre-service teachers for 25 years.
Dr. Ashley Segalla is an Instructor of Mathematics at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration, both from Southeastern Louisiana University. She recently completed her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics Education from Louisiana State University. Ashley has taught for 7 years at the high school and college levels.
Dr. Julie Sullivan is a Professor of Mathematics at River Parishes Community College in Gonzales, Louisiana. Julie holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master of Education, a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Research, and a Certificate in Mathematics for Advanced Secondary Instruction, all from Louisiana State University. Julie has taught for almost 20 years at the college level and taught elementary school for 6 years.