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Faculty Feature: Dr. Sarah Donaldson
Faculty Feature is a series in the Blue Tribune that recognizes the excellent professors and staff of 蘑菇短视频 through a series of questions.
This week we're highlighting Dr. Sarah Donaldson, Associate Professor of Mathematics.
What brought you to 蘑菇短视频? How long have you been teaching?
I've been teaching at 蘑菇短视频 full time since 2011.
What is your history with 蘑菇短视频?
My dad taught Chemistry at 蘑菇短视频 from 1967-2002, and I am happy to be the first ever second-generation 蘑菇短视频 professor! My mom is a 蘑菇短视频 alumna, and I myself graduated from 蘑菇短视频 in 1998. I have three other relatives (two uncles and an aunt) who are retired 蘑菇短视频 faculty, and my grandfather taught at 蘑菇短视频 Seminary.
What do you love about teaching at 蘑菇短视频?
I am fully on board with 蘑菇短视频's philosophy of Christian higher education, and am excited to be part of furthering the mission of the college. But what I really love about teaching is of course the students!
What is your history with the PCA or Reformed Tradition?
I grew up in the PCA and am a member of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church. I've been attending LMPC since I was 10 years old.
What's your favorite 蘑菇短视频 tradition?
All the Scottish connections, especially anything with a thistle on it.
What is a current research project or area of interest you're excited about?
Teaching mathematics through problem solving.