abby brown

Education

• Graduate, Torrey Pines High School (San Diego, CA) 1992.
• B.S. Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College (Claremont, CA) 1996.
• M.A. Mathematics, Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA) 1997.
• Single Subject Clear Credential in Mathematics with CLAD Emphasis, Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA) 1997.
• Additional courses taken through UCSD, Antioch University, USD, Fresno Pacific University, UCR.
  

Experience

• 1999-Present: Torrey Pines High School, San Dieguito Union High School District, San Diego, CA.
• Courses Taught: Algebra I, AP Calculus AB, SDSU Math 151/Calculus II/C, SDSU Math 252/Calculus III/D, SDSU Math 254/Linear Algebra, Advanced Topics in Mathematics I and II, Math X* (*Earl Warren Middle School).
• Math Club Advisor (2006 - Present)
• Math Department Chair (2005-2007)
• Math Department Co-Chair (2003-2005)
• SDUHSD Strategic Planning Committee (2005-2010)
• TP Technology Committee (2008 - 2012)
• Peer Technology Leader
• Interact Club Advisor
• Algebra I Planning Team 1999-2004
• WASC Leadership Committee: Vision, Leadership, and Culture 2001-02
• Staff Development Steering Committee 1999-2001
• Take P.R.I.D.E. Torrey Pines Vision Committee 2000-01
• Math Collaboration Center Coordinator 1999-2000

• 1996-1999: Montclair High School, Chaffey Joint Union High School District, Montclair, CA.
• Courses Taught: Math A (Pre-Algebra), Honors Geometry, AP Calculus AB.
• Staff Development Committee Chair
• Math A Curriculum Coordinator
• Study in International Universities Program in Puebla, Mexico.
  

Honors, Awards, and Articles

• Articles about Advanced Topics in Math II (More on www.MathematiClub.com)
• Teacher of the Year, Torrey Pines High School, 2003
• RadioShack National Teacher Award, 2003 (Press Release)
• Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished High School Mathematics Teaching 2009
• Crystal Apple Award 2016 (article)
• North County Times Article (2005)
• Carmel Valley News (2002)
• Mathematica Article (2002)
  • Mathsource entry in the Mathematica Information Center
• College Honors and Awards

Professional Activities

• Conference Presentations
• Wolfram Technology Conference, Champaign, IL, October 2016
• International Mathematica Symposium, Beijing, China, July 2010 (invited keynote speaker)
• California Mathematics Council-Southern Section, Palm Springs, CA
  November 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (booth presentations), San Diego, CA, April 2010
• International Mathematica User Conference, Champaign, IL, October 2009
• International Symposium on Mathematica-Based System Simulation and Education Technologies,
  Beijing, China, April 2009 (invited keynote speaker)
• Greater San Diego Mathematics Council, San Diego, CA, February 2009
• International Mathematica User Conference, Champaign, IL, October 2008 (invited keynote speaker)
• International Mathematica Symposium, Maastricht, The Netherlands, June 2008 (invited keynote speaker)
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Salt Lake City, UT, April 2008
• Orange County Mathematics Conference, CA, March 2008, 2007
• Joint Mathematics Meetings of the MAA and AMS (booth presentations), San Diego, CA, January 2008
• Wolfram Technology Conference, Champaign, IL, October 2007, 2006, 2005
• SIGGRAPH Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, August 2007
• Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Honolulu, HI, February 2004 (Trip Photos)
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Antonio, April 2003.
• Greater San Diego Mathematics Council, February 2001 and 2002.
• California Mathematics Council-Southern Section, Palm Springs, CA, November 1998 and 1999.
• American Educational Research Association, Montr�al, Canada, 1999.
• Arthur Vining Davis Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, 1998.
• District and Site Geometry Presentations with Students, Chaffey Joint Union High School District,1997-1998.
• Workforce LA, 1997.
   
• Wolfram Research, Summer 2006.
  • Consultant for project development, marketing, and software for high schools.

• CGU Toyota Educational Foundation Research Project, 1997-2000.
• Comprehensive, three-year longitudinal study sponsored by the Toyota Foundation for the Improvement of Math and Science Education. Coordinated data analysis and presentations. Participated in writing and presentation of research findings.

• Professional Memberships
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
  • Californial Mathematics Council (CMC)
  • Greater San Diego Mathematics Council (GSDMC)
  • Computer Using Educators (CUE)
  • California Teachers Association (CTA)
  • National Education Association (NEA)

• CGU Faculty Associate, Summer 1998.

• Publication: "Calculus Reform and Reform Philosophy in High School Mathematics," Interface, Harvey Mudd College, Spring 1997.
  

Professional Experiences During College

• Golder Federal Services Mathematics Clinic, Claremont, CA. 1995-1996. Worked toward developing a solution algorithm for contaminant transport problems in the environment. Team Leader.

• Summerbridge San Diego, 1995. Taught Geometry, Leadership, and Computer Graphics in a program for predominantly minority fifth and sixth grade students. Organized several program-wide projects. Site program coordinated through the Teacher Education Program at UCSD.

• Mills Summer Mathematics Institute, Berkeley, CA. 1994. Selected for participation in seminar classes taught exclusively for women undergraduate mathematics majors. Each seminar ended with a research project.

• Abigail Brown Productions, Del Mar, CA. 1988-Present. Developed own business creating flyers, invitations, T-shirt designs, cards, logos, business graphics, etc. for family, friends, and their businesses.

Check out my Computer Graphics page!
Or my Book Recommendations.

Or my new favorite projects: Math Rules! and MathematiClub

Pictures from my trips to Mexico: Summer 2003 and Summer 2004.
Pictures from my trip to Europe: Summer 2008

Contact Information

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