Dr. Brad Whitaker

Professor of Mathematics

Contact Information

School of Natural and Social SciencesChair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department

740-392-6868 Ext. 3223Email Dr. Whitaker

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MVNU Employees Recognized for Service
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Faculty and staff members at Mount Vernon Nazarene University were honored for their years of service at the annual University Dinner on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. During the event, President Henry Spaulding reminded attendees that as the new academic school year begins, administration, faculty, and staff have “good work to do and that we have done good work together.”

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Biography

Professional Experience

Department Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2022-Present
Department Chair, Department of Mathematics, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2021-2022
MVNU Care Team, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2021 – Present
Mental Health First Aid Certification, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2020-Present
Associate Vice President for Student Success and Retention, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2014-2017
Activity Director, Title III Strengthening Institutions Program Grant, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2014-2017
Director of Academic Support, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2012-2014
Director of The Nease Institute: Summer Bridge Program, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2011-2017
Chapel Curriculum Committee, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2010-2019
President’s Advisory Council, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2009-2021
Professor of Mathematics, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2008 -Present
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio, 2007-2008
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Point Loma Nazarene University, California, 2003-2007
Mathematics Consultant, Beginning Teacher Internship Program, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, California, 2001-2007
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Point Loma Nazarene University, California, 1999-2003
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, New York, 1996-1999
Instructor Intern: Issues of Prejudice in Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, Spring 1996
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics, Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, New York, 1995-1996
Teacher: Mathematics and General Science, Project Y.O.U. Alternative High School, New York, 1993-1995
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, Southern Nazarene University, Oklahoma, Spring 1993
Peace Corps Volunteer, Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies, 1990 -1992
High School Mathematics, General Science, and Physics Teacher, Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies, 1990-1992

Awards and Recognitions

Excellence in Advising and Retention, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2015-2016
President's Award: Faculty Member of the Year, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2011-2012
Peace Corps Fellowship, Peace Corps, 1993-1995
Lead Volunteer, Peace Corps, Commonwealth of Dominica, 1991-1992

Published Works & Presentations

"Polya, Schoenfeld, and Problem Solving in the Mathematics Classroom." Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International Columbus Convention, Worthington Christian School, Westerville, Ohio, October 2010.
"Curricular Coherence and Algebraic Preparedness Through Written Algorithms for Whole-Number Operations." Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International Columbus Convention, Worthington Christian School, Westerville, Ohio, October 2010.
"Sierpinski Polygon Fractals in High School." Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International Columbus Convention, Worthington Christian School, Westerville, Ohio, October 2009.
"An Integrated Approach to Teaching Are and Perimeter." Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International Columbus Convention, Worthington Christian School, Westerville, Ohio, October 2009.
“Playing the Chaos Game with Any Regular Polygon: A General Formula for the Simple Rules.” Presented at the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences Annual Meeting, Point Loma Nazarene University, May 2003.
“Playing the Chaos Game with Any Regular Polygon.” Presented at the New York State Mathematics Association for Two Year Colleges Region IV Conference, October 1997.
“A Simple Demonstration of the Chaotic Nature of an Inflationary Universe.” Presented at the Society of Physics Students Zone 10 Conference, Kansas State University, April 1989.

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Last updated on 9/15/2022.

Degrees

Doctor of Education in Mathematics Education, Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York, 2006
Master of Education in Mathematics Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 2004
M.A. in Mathematics Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 1995
B.S. in Physics/Mathematics, Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma, 1990