Cara Lee
Pronouns: she/they Mathematics Instructor Southeast Campus, SCOM 214 Portland Community College cara.lee@pcc.edu 971-722-3773 |
Current Schedule:
Winter 2022: Math 243 web (asynchronous) Remote PCC Tutoring on Zoom Free online tutoring is also available My student office hours will be on Zoom and/or by appointment Tentative Future Schedule I am currently serving as the SE campus Math Department Chair. That means I will be teaching fewer classes for about 1-2 more years. Spring 2022: Math 243 web and Math 243 hybrid in-person (most likely, this will be finalized by Feb 11th) Fall 2022: Math 243 web and Math 105 hybrid (In person or on Zoom) Winter 2022: Math 243 web About Cara My goal is to create safer, inclusive and supportive learning cultures in my math classes at PCC. Students report feeling comfortable and connected in a math class which can heal math anxiety and prior trauma. I view math as a vehicle for problem solving, critical thinking, persistence, resilience, kindness, equity and empowerment. My focus is to build relationships with respect and trust. I create innovative and engaging, culturally relevant classroom activities. I have a social justice theme in my classes. I strive to make education equitable and inspire students to overcome barriers and keep working hard to achieve their goals. In addition to teaching at PCC for 20 years, I have professional experience as a Euro/Celtic shamanic healer. I studied with teacher Shannon Kelly for eight years. As I healed and overcame my personal trauma, I helped others to do the same. My classroom can be a healing experience for students with anxiety or a history of trauma. I have facilitated many healing groups and professional development workshops for social workers, nurses and teachers. Please feel free to email me with any questions. I look forward to connecting with you. |