Mathematics Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - Student Profiles

Jasmine Hawkins comes from Rockland County, about 25 miles from New York City. She is in the Mathematics/Adolescence Education program, and expects to earn a B.A. in 2011 and an M.S.T. in 2012.

Jasmine is Student Ambassador, member of the Plattsburgh State Gospel choir, and a math tutor for the SSS office. After graduation, she intends to teach high-school mathematics.

In her own words:

\"I think that studying math at SUNY Plattsburgh has been a great experience. Most of the professors are very helpful, and are willing to spend extra time with you outside of class. I will be using math to teach on a secondary-education level I will soon go back to school for my doctor\'s in math.\"

Erika is a Mathematics Adolescence Education major from Greenwich, New York.

In her own words:

"I'm happy with my decision to become a math education major at SUNY Plattsburgh. It's definitely challenging, but the profs are always there to help. I look forward to my next couple years here and getting out there in the field."

Jordan Ellithorpe comes to us from Clifton Park, NY. She is in the Mathematics B.A./M.S.T. program, and expects to earn a B.A. in Mathematics and a master\'s in Education in 2010.

Jordan is President of the Math Club, a member of the College Theater Association, and a Resident Assistant. After Jordan graduates, she intends to find a position teaching at the high-school level and do a lot of traveling.

In her own words:

\"The math department at SUNY Plattsburgh is great! I feel like I have a small family among my fellow classmates. It is challenging but very rewarding. Math Club is so much fun!\"