Educational Background
Park University, Parkville, MO (1961) Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude
University
of Nebraska,
Lincoln, NE (1963) Master of Science, Mathematics,
Course work for Ph.D., Mathematics UN (1963-1964)
Nova
Southeastern University,
Online (1999) Post-Graduate Course work
Computer Applications for Education, Online Teaching and Learning
Hillsborough Community
College Professional Development –, Tampa,
FL
Certificate of Completion –
1. Developing Online Grade book
– 2003
2. Novus 4.5 –
July 30, 2008
3. Facilitating
Distance Learning Courses – October 24, 2008
4. Online@HCC, Blackboard Learning System –
March 14, 2009
Experience
University of Nebraska (Lincoln, NE)
1. Graduate Teaching
Assistant (Mathematics) (1961-1964)
2. Instructor - National Science
Foundation Summer Institute (1964)
Brescia University (Owensboro, KY)
Assistant
Professor of Mathematics (1964-1966)
Indiana University (Bloomington, IN)
1. Graded graduate math
course papers (1966)
2. Part-time Mathematics Instructor (1966-1970)
3.Wrote text, drew diagrams, solved
all exercises for:
4. Text for Calculus for Business and Social Science
Topics in Calculus -
Lowengrub & Stamfli (1970), Ginn-Blaisdell, a Xerox Company
5. Drew three-dimensional diagrams for text
CALCULUS - Wolfe (1970)
6. Wrote instructional manuals for
correspondence courses (1971)
7. Extensive tutoring
University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI)
Part-time
Mathematics Instructor (1976-1977)
Robert Morris
University (Pittsburgh, PA)
1. Part-time Mathematics Instructor
(1979-1983)
2. Helped develop modules for remedial math
program
Hillsborough Community College (Tampa, FL)
1. Adjunct Mathematics
Instructor (1983-84)
2. Associate Professor
of Mathematics (1984-2000)
3. Professor of Mathematics (2000-2010)
4. RETIRED – JUNE 2010
5. Adjunct Mathematics
Instructor (2010 – Present)
Plant City Campus (1984
- Present)
MacDill
Campus (1999 - Present)
Online
Teaching (2003 – Present)
Academic Systems:
Beginning, Intermediate, College Algebra (2002-2003)
MyMathLab: Liberal Arts
Math I, Intermediate Algebra (2009 -
Present)
6. Reviewed Textbooks -
Scott-Forseman, Intermediate Algebra late '80's
Harper-Collins, Intermediate Algebra
1992
West Publishing, Intermediate Algebra 1996
Brooks/Cole,
Intermediate Algebra 1997
McGraw-Hill (Macmillan), Intermediate Algebra
1995(?)
Houghton
Mifflin, Intermediate Algebra Spring 2005, Fall 2005
Wiley Publishers, Algebra and Trig, Summer 2006
7. Who's Who Among American Teachers
Many editions,
including 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th
Additional Experience
Owensboro Public Schools
(Owensboro, KY)
Instrumental Music Instructor (1955-1957)
Bible Study Fellowship Teaching
Leader
Blacksburg (VA) (1970-1975)
Madison (WI) (1977-1978)
Brandon High School (Brandon,
FL)
Taught Math (1983-1984) Emergency
Substitute for the year
Professional Societies
Mathematical Association of America
Alpha
Chi (National Scholastic Honorary)
Pi Mu Epsilon
(Mathematics Fraternity)
Sigma Delta Epsilon
(Graduate Women's Scientific Fraternity)
Association for the
Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Association of
Graduates (United States Air Force Academy)
Local Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Family
Husband
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B.S. -Physics, Mathematics minor Park University, Parkville, MO M.S. - Physics, Mathematics minor University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Ph.D. -
Mathematical Physics Instruments
- Single & Multi-engine - Land and
Sea FAA Certified Flight Instructor
Instruments, Single & Multi-engine |
Children
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Lieutenant Colonel USAF Associate Professor - USAFA Promoted - Full Professor 2008 Retired from USAF, August 2009 |
B.S. - Computer Science US Air Force Academy (USAFA) (1989) M.S. - Computer Science Northeastern University (1991) Ph.D. - Computer Science Trio
Security Incorporated (Security Code System) Acquired by SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES Blue Wave Security(
Computer Security System) |
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Lois Baird True Captain
(Inactive), USAF |
B.S. - Basic Sciences US Air Force Academy (1991) M.S. - Science Education Chapman University (1995) |
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Mark W. True Lieutenant Colonel Select BTZ USAF 2008 |
B.S. - Electrical
Engineering US Air Force Academy (1991) M.D. - Internal Medicine USUHS (2000) Specialty – Endocrinology, Diabetes Wilford Hall USAF Hospital (2003-Present) Iraqi tour - 2006-2007 |
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Captain (Inactive), USAF |
B.S. - Bachelor of Science US Air Force Academy (1994) M.S. - Aeronautical Science M.S. Management, Human
Factors Embry Riddle University (1999) |
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Captain (Inactive), USAF |
B.S. - Bachelor of Science US Air Force Academy (1998) M.S. Human Resource
Administration, M.S. Information Resource
Management |
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Masters in Theology Menighetsfakultet
(1998) Norwegian Lutheran School of
Theology Oslo, Norway |
Contact Information - jbaird@hccfl.edu
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Hillsborough
Community College HCC-MacDill Center 8102 Condor Street MacDill AFB, FL 33621 |
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