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About
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I was born in Coldwater, Michigan and received my high school diploma from Coldwater High School in 1964. I attended Michigan Technological University for one year and then received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, from which I graduated in 1969, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Theoretical Mathematics. I then attended the United States Naval Postgraduate School and earned a Master of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics in 1970.
Following graduation from the Naval Postgraduate School, I spent 22 years as a naval officer. While on active duty, I served aboard seven ships, one of which, a destroyer, I commanded. Also while on active duty, I served a tour of duty as Associate Chairman of the Mathematics Department at the United States Naval Academy, during which I taught Calculus I, II, and III, Differential Equations I and II, Leadership, and Tactics. I was also the Faculty Advisor to a Midshipman who was a Trident Scholar. In addition, while serving as Executive Officer in a destroyer, I was a part–time teacher in the Navy High School Studies Program.
Since retiring from the Navy in 1991, I have been an operations manager and program manager for a defense contractor and have held various sales and sales management positions in the financial services industry. I currently hold an intern credential and teach Geometry and AP Statistics at Coronado High School. In addition, I am a Lead Faculty Member in the College of Arts and Sciences and an online instructor of mathematics for Ashford University. Also, on a part-time basis, I teach Algebra and Statistics at Grossmont Community College. Currently, I am pursuing a California High School Teacher Credential (Single Subject: Mathematics) at San Diego State University.
In my view, a good education goes well beyond providing one with the knowledge and skills needed to make a living. It should also help one understand and appreciate the world around them and, more importantly, to discover and fulfill their purpose in life. I look forward to assisting you, in whatever way I can, to navigate through that voyage of discovery.
My wife and I have two daughters who are now adults and two children who are adopted: a daughter, age 17, and a son, age 9. We live in Alpine, CA, which is about 20 miles east of San Diego. My interests, other than mathematics and science, include fishing with my 9 year old, gardening, history, poetry, elocution, and the Bible. |
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Mr Cochrane was a very sound instructor. He drove over 20 miles to help me out. I needed someone to help me sort through the basics of the material. He was very attentive. He went even as far as to review my teacher website to gain an understanding of my situation. Thanks you!
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