Dr. Sherry Scarborough
Texas A&M University
Department of Mathematics
Senior Lecturer of Mathematics
Advisor of Texas A&M Ballroom Dance Association

Office: Blocker 629B
Office Phone: 862-4187
E-mail: sherry.scarborough@math.tamu.edu

Fall 2009 Office Hours:

• Mondays 3 – 4pm, Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:20pm, Thursdays 1:30 – 3:20pm

• Special Office Hours before Final Exams: Wednesday December 9 from 1 – 2:30pm

Aggie Honor Code: An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.

Fall 2009 Schedule

• Math 150 Fall 2009 Week-In-Review

• Math 150 Precalculus Sections 501 - 506 MWF 10:20 - 11:10am HECC 108

• Math 150 Precalculus Sections 507 - 512 MWF 12:40 - 1:30pm BSBE 115

• Math 150 Precalculus Sections 525 - 530 MWF 1:50 - 2:40pm HECC 110

Links to Class Information and Notes

• Math 131 Mathematical Concepts - Calculus

• Math 141 Business Mathematics I

• Math 150 Functions, Trigonometry, and Linear Systems

• Math 365 Structure of Mathematics I

• Math 366 Structure of Mathematics II

INDEX FOR FOLLOWING TOPICS

Personal Education Dissertation Curriculum Vita Honors Careers Mathematics Interests Things I Like

Personal

I was born in Fort Worth, grew up in Arlington, Texas, live in College Station, and am active in a local church. Richard Talbert, my husband, is a local transactional attorney. Richard and I share four children. My son Ryan double majored in electronic computer technology and information technology from Indiana State University in 2008 and now works for CCI Thermal Technologies in Indiana, and my daughter Natalie is studying to be a nurse at Brown Mackie College. Richard's son William is Texas A&M class of '05 with a finance degree and works locally for Edward Jones Investments, and his daughter Christy, Texas A&M class of '07, is attending graduate school in psychology at Auburn.

Education

• Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Specialized in College Mathematics Education, Texas A&M University , 2001

• M.S. Mathematics, Purdue University at Fort Wayne, 1994

• B.S. Plant & Soil Sciences, Texas A&M University, 1980

Dissertation

• A Snapshot Look at Cooperative Learning and Traditional Format in the Recitation Component of a College Precalculus Course, Dissertation Abstract

Curriculum Vita

• Curriculum Vita, Brief

• Curriculum Vita, June 2009, Full Version

Academic Honors

• IPFW Purdue Alumni of the Semester 2004

• Mildred Carpenter Scholarship Award 1997

• Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 1993-1994

• National Dean's List 1991-1992

• Honors and Dean's List at Purdue University at Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1991-1992

• Distinguished Student in College of Agriculture at Texas A & M University, 1977, 1979

• Sphinx & Polaris Freshman Leadership Honor Society at Texas A & M University, 1976-1977

Careers

• 2008-present: Senior Lecturer for Mathematics Department at Texas A & M University

• 2000-2008: Lecturer for Mathematics Department at Texas A & M University

• 2007-present: Am working on a Mathematics Misconceptions Project

• 2007-present: Am part of the Course Redesign for Math 1324 Grant team

• 2003-present: "Algorithmic Mathematics Problems on the Web" Item Writer and Reviewer

• 2002-present: Mathematics Item Writer and Reviewer

• 2004-present: Advisor for the Texas A&M Ballroom Dance Association (TAMBDA)

• 2005-present: Produced Streaming Videos for TAMU Mathematics

• 2006: Mathematics Level II Academic Benchmarks Specialist with Education Testing Services

• 1987-2006: College and High School Mathematics Tutor

• 1999-2000: Mathematics Instructor at Blinn College, Bryan, Texas

• 1997-2000: Education Instructor and Teaching Assistant at Texas A & M University

• 1997-1998: Created and maintained the Math 151 and Math 152 Engineering Calculus Texts' Corrections for Texas A & M University's Math Department

• 1994-1997: Graduate Teaching Assistant in Mathematics at Texas A & M University

• 1992-1994: Mathematics Instructor at Purdue University at Fort Wayne, Indiana

• 1984-1986: Chemist/Technical Services at Gem Products in Irving, Texas

• 1978-1984: Seed Technologist and Residue Coordinator at Gustafson, Inc. in Dallas, Texas

Mathematics Interests

• Teaching College Mathematics Using Group and Cooperative Learning

• Precalculus

• Discrete Mathematics

• Abstract Algebra

• Mathematics Education

Things I Like

• Ballroom dancing [tango (American, Argentine, International), quickstep, rumba (American, International), waltz(American, Viennese, International), foxtrot, swing (east coast, west coast), cha cha (American, International), samba, night club 2-step]. Our ballroom dance instructor is: Susan Quiring.

• Reading books

• Playing bridge with Natalie, my parents, Richard and William

• Playing tennis with Richard and his son William

• Playing '42' and 'Shoot the Moon' dominoes

• Enjoying the warm, sunny outdoors

• Landscaping and growing plants

• Walking

• Bentley, my whippet

• Trick and slalom waterskiing

Sherry at their overwater bungalow in Moorea in the South Pacific, July 2009
Sherry and Richard at Belvedere's Lookout in Moorea; Opunohu Bay to the left and Cook's Bay to right, July 2009
Ryan, Natalie, and Sherry at Rocky Mountain Park, July 2006
Sherry and Richard dancing in the Bush Library Rotunda, May 2005