• Degrees & Programs
  • Cost & Aid
  • Admissions
  • About
Inver Hills Logo Return to the homepage
  • Class Schedule
  • Request Info
  • Visit
  • Apply

  • Degrees & Programs
    • Degrees & Programs   
    • Accounting
      • Accounting   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Anthropology
      • Anthropology   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Art
      • Art   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Associate of Arts (A.A.)
    • Biology
      • Biology   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Business
      • Business   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Career Development
      • Career Development   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Chemistry
      • Chemistry   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Climate Change
      • Climate Change   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Communication Studies
      • Communication Studies   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Computer Science
      • Computer Science   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Criminal Justice
      • Criminal Justice   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Culturally Responsive Professional Peace Officer
      • Culturally Responsive Professional Peace Officer   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Economics
      • Economics   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Education Foundations
      • Education Foundations   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Elementary Education Foundations
      • Elementary Education Foundations   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Emergency Medical Services
      • Emergency Medical Services   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Engineering Fundamentals
      • Engineering Fundamentals   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • English
      • English   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • English for Academic Purposes
      • English for Academic Purposes   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Environmental Science
      • Environmental Science   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Exercise Science
      • Exercise Science   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • First Year Communities
      • First Year Communities   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • French
      • French   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Gender & Women's Studies
      • Gender & Women's Studies   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Geography
      • Geography   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Geology
      • Geology   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Health Sciences Broad Field
      • Health Sciences Broad Field   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
    • History
      • History   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Humanities
      • Humanities   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Individualized Professional Studies
      • Individualized Professional Studies   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Information Studies
      • Information Studies   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Information Technology Careers
      • Information Technology Careers   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
      • Interdisciplinary Studies   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Mathematics
      • Mathematics   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Music
      • Music   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Nursing
      • Nursing   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Paralegal
      • Paralegal   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Philosophy
      • Philosophy   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Physics
      • Physics   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Political Science
      • Political Science   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Pre-Social Work
      • Pre-Social Work   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Psychology
      • Psychology   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Reading
      • Reading   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Social Justice
      • Social Justice   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Sociology
      • Sociology   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Spanish
      • Spanish   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Special Education Foundations
      • Special Education Foundations   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Study Skills
      • Study Skills   
      • Subject Details
      • Courses
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Theatre
      • Theatre   
      • Program Details
      • Cost & Tuition
      • Career Opportunities
      • Faculty & Staff
  • Cost & Aid
    • Cost & Aid   
    • Tuition & Costs
      • Tuition & Costs   
      • Refunds
      • Pay Tuition
      • Tuition Rates & Due Dates
    • Paying for College
    • Financial Aid
      • Financial Aid   
      • Apply for Financial Aid
      • Financial Aid FAQ
      • Forms & Policies
      • Money Management
    • Scholarships
    • Student Employment
  • Admissions
    • Admissions   
    • Admissions Team
    • Dates & Deadlines
    • Student Type
      • Student Type   
      • First-Time College Students
      • Adult Learners
      • DACA Dreamers
      • International Students
      • Military & Veterans
      • Non-Degree Seeking Students
      • PSEO & College for High School Students
      • Senior Citizens
      • Transferring to and from Inver Hills
    • Ways to Learn
      • Ways to Learn   
      • Course Delivery Methods
      • Degrees & Certificates
      • Online Learning
      • Transfer Pathways
    • Apply Now
  • About
    • About   
    • Accreditation
      • Accreditation   
      • Action Projects
    • Diversity & Equity
      • Diversity & Equity   
      • Notice of Nondiscrimination
      • LGBTQ+ Resources
    • Leadership
      • Leadership   
      • Centers of Excellence
    • Mission, Vision and Values
    • President's Office
      • President's Office   
      • Bonding Projects
    • Student Life
      • Student Life   
      • Clubs & Organizations
    • One Bold Future
    • Policies
      • Policies   
      • Disclosures
    • Facts & Figures
    • Strategic Planning
    • Foundation
      • Foundation   
      • Board of Directors
      • Staff
      • Donate
      • Alumni Association
      • Partners
    • Institutional Effectiveness
    • Bee Campus USA
      • Bee Campus USA   
      • Recycling on Campus
    • Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company
    • Employment & Careers
      • Employment & Careers   
      • Human Resources
      • 3D Art College Lab Assistant
    • Departments
      • Departments   
      • Human Resources
      • Marketing & Communications
      • President's Office
      • Technology Services
      • Security
    • Bookstore

  • Current Students
  • Parents & Families
  • Foundation / Alumni & Giving
  • Continuing Education & Customized Training

  • e-Services
  • Class Schedule
  • Email Login
  • D2L Login
  • Starfish Login
  • Help Center
  • Overview
  • Program Details
  • Cost & Tuition
  • Career Opportunities
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Degrees & Programs
  • Cost & Aid
  • Admissions
  • About
  • Class Schedule
  • Request Info
  • Visit
  • Apply

Looking for a program? Use our program finder.

Searching for a person? Use the employee directory.

Need to ask us a question? Contact us directly.

D2L Login Starfish Login e-Services Class Cancellations Help Center
Mathematics

Meet the Faculty

Janine Dahl

Math Instructor-Summer

Department: Math
Office: L-245
Phone: 651-450-3405
E-mail: jdahl@inverhills.edu

Bio

Janine Dahl joined the mathematics faculty in in fall 2010. Janine has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Mathematics from Rice University in Houston, Texas. Her doctoral dissertation was titled The Spectrum of the Off-Diagonal Fibonacci Operator. She earned her B.A. in Mathematics at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Janine was a student at Inver Hills from 2000–2002.

Best part of her job as an Inver Hills instructor: "The students!"

Janine loves math history. Her other hobbies and interests include running ("well, really jogging"), baseball and cooking.

more…

Education Credentials:

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) - Rice University

Master of Arts (MA) - Rice University

Janine Dahl

Amy Dalke

Math Instructor

Department: Math
Office: L-301
Phone: 651-450-3786
E-mail: adalke@inverhills.edu

Bio

Amy received her Masters of Education in Mathematics Education from the University of MN Twin Cities. She has been teaching as an adjunct professor for IHCC since Fall 2015. She has also tutored Mathematics, Statistics, study skills, speed reading, and test-taking strategies for the ACT, SAT, and Accuplacer tests.

Her Bachelors degree is in Music Industry with a Business emphasis, and she plays many instruments and sings. Amy also helps coordinate events for CoreCon - a Fargo, ND based Science-Fiction and Gaming convention.

more…

Education Credentials:

Master of Education (MED) - Majors: Education/Teaching M Ed - University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

Bachelor of Music (BM) - Majors: Music Industry - Moorhead State University

Amy Dalke

Angela Gallant

Math Instructor

Department: Math
Office: LA-121
Phone: 651-450-3646
E-mail: agallant@inverhills.edu

Bio

Angela Gallant began teaching at Inver Hills in 2001. Angela has an M.S. in Mathematics in the field of complex analysis from the University of Kentucky. She has a B.A. in Mathematics from the College of Saint Benedict.

"I love having a chance to meet a new group of people every semester," Angela said, regarding her favorite part of teaching at Inver Hills, "to hear about students' dreams and goals, and to know I'm playing a part in helping them reach those goals."

Her hobbies and interests include baking bread, working in the garden, reading, knitting, creating with her kids, riding bike, and playing the piano and flute.

more…

Education Credentials:

Master of Arts (MA) - Majors: Mathematics - University Of Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Majors: Mathematics - College Of Saint Benedict

Angela Gallant

Daniel Ghebresilassie

Department: Math
Phone: 651-450-3973
E-mail: daniel.ghebresilassie@inverhills.edu

Education Credentials:

Master of Science (MS) - Majors: Mathematics and Statistics - Minnesota State University, Mankato

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Majors: Mathematics and Statistics, Other - Metropolitan State University

Daniel Ghebresilassie

Deanna Green

Math Instructor-Misc

Department: Math
Office: LA-243
Phone: 651-450-3254
E-mail: dgreen@inverhills.edu

Bio

Deanna Green began teaching math at Inver Hills in 2011. Deanna earned an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2003. She has a B.A. in Mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica.

Before Inver Hills, Deanna served as a mathematics instructor at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College and UMD. Her online course at Inver Hills, Math 940: Intermediate Algebra, was recognized by Quality Matters.

more…

Education Credentials:

Master of Science (MS) - Majors: Applied Mathematics - University Of Minnesota-Duluth

Deanna Green

Apryl Henry

Department: Math
E-mail: apryl.henry@inverhills.edu

Education Credentials:

Master of Arts (MA) - Majors: Mathematics Education - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Master of Arts (MA) - Majors: Mathematics Educ - Univ Of Minn-Mpls/St Paul

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Majors: Mathematics - Grinnell College

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Majors: Mathematics Education - Grinnell College

Apryl Henry

Lauren Johnson

Math Instructor

Department: Math
Office: LA-118
Phone: 651-450-3664
E-mail: LJohnson@inverhills.edu

Bio

Lauren Johnson has taught mathematics courses full-time at Inver Hills since 1992. Lauren taught previously at the University of Minnesota Morris from 1988 to 1992. She has an M.A. in Mathematics from University at Albany-SUNY and a B.S. in Mathematics from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. In her free time, Lauren loves to travel.

more…

Education Credentials:

Master of Arts (MA) - Majors: Mathematics – University at Albany-SUNY

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Majors: Mathematics - Siena College

Lauren Johnson

James Kolles

Club Advisor

Department: Math
Office: L246
Phone: 651-450-3402
E-mail: JKolles@inverhills.edu

Bio

James Kolles started teaching full-time at Inver Hills in 2014. James has an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota and an A.S. in Mathematics from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

James previously served as an adjunct instructor at MCTC and the U of M.

"I love the history and philosophy of mathematics," James said, regarding his teaching philosophy. "I try to tie it into as much course material as I can."

His hobbies and interests include a love for most kinds of music as well as abstract art, synthesizers, board games and bikes.

more…

Education Credentials:

Master of Arts (MA) - University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

Associate of Science (AS) - Majors: Mathematics, General - Minneapolis Community and Technical College

James Kolles

Sara Lenertz

Math Instructor

Department: Math
Office: B-131
Phone: 651-450-3778
E-mail: slenert@inverhills.edu

Education Credentials:

Master of Arts (MA) - Majors: Mathematics Educ - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Majors: Mathematics - Minors: Statistics - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Majors: Mathematics - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Sara Lenertz

Jim Leslie

Math Instructor

Department: Math
Office: L-244
Phone: 651-450-3630
E-mail: jleslie@inverhills.edu

Bio

James Leslie started teaching mathematics at Inver Hills in 1999. Jim has an M.A. in Mathematics with an Emphasis in Actuary Science from The Ohio State University. He has a B.S. in Math Education with a Minor in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota.

He has teaching experience at the following schools:

  • Dubin High School in Dublin Ohio
  • Ripon College in Ripon, Wis. (also the swim coach)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello
  • NEI College of Technology
  • Several Minnesota State institutions

Jim has been nominated by students for Inver Hills Faculty of the Year on several occasions. Phi Theta Kappa students have recognized him as an outstanding teacher with multiple Golden Apple awards.

"To be kind, understanding and challenging while pushing students to levels they did not know they could reach," Jim said, regarding his teaching philosophy.

The best part of his job as an Inver Hills instructor is working with students of all abilities and backgrounds. He loves cultivating relationships with his students while helping them achieve their goals.

His interests include family, working at the family cabin and enjoying life. "For fun, I was the long-course national champion in the 200 meter backstroke in masters swimming way back when," Jim said. "Yes, I was the only person in my age group competing."

more…

Education Credentials:

Master of Arts (MA) - Majors: Mathematics - Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Majors: Mathematics - University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

Jim Leslie

Mike Marzinske

Math Instructor

Department: Math
Office: L-248
Phone: 651-450-3384
E-mail: MMarzinske@inverhills.edu

Education Credentials:

Master of Arts (MA) - Minnesota State University, Mankato

Bachelor of Science-Teaching (BT) - Majors: Mathematics - Minors: Chemistry - Mankato State University

Associate of Arts (AA) - Majors: Undeclared - Bethany Lutheran Junior College

Mike Marzinske

Carrie Naughton

Math Instructor

Department: Math
Office: L-247
Phone: 651-450-3785
E-mail: CNaughton@inverhills.edu

Bio

Carrie Naughton began teaching in the Inver Hills Mathematics department in 2004. Carrie has an M.S. in Mathematics and an M.Ed. in Mathematics Education from the University of Minnesota. She served as a teaching assistant at the U of M for three years.

As an undergraduate, Carrie double-majored in mathematics and computer science at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She taught math at local high schools for six years before joining the faculty at Inver Hills. At Inver, she has taught a full range of courses, from prealgebra to calculus. She also served as the Mathematics department coordinator.

Carrie is a a certified peer reviewer and master reviewer for the Quality Matters (QM) program. She teaches three online courses that have received QM certification for online design.

"The best part of being an Inver Hills instructor is helping students be successful in mathematics and reach their goals," Carrie said. "I enjoy working with faculty, staff and administrators who are dedicated to meeting the best interests of students and helping them find their paths."

Carrie added that Inver Hills students are busy, inspiring and interesting individuals with their own needs, challenges and life stories. "It is a pleasure getting to know my students while encouraging an appreciation for mathematics," she said.

Carrie is married with three children. Her husband is also a math instructor at a local community college. Her extracurricular activities include playing with her kids, reading, exercising and baking. She also enjoys traveling a few times each year to visit relatives and spend time with family.

more…

Education Credentials:

Master of Science (MS) - Majors: Mathematics Educ - Minors: Related Fields - University of Minnesota

Master of Education (MED) - Majors: Teaching Mathematics - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Majors: Math/Computer Science - Cornell University

Carrie Naughton
Inver Hills monogram
  • Degrees & Programs
  • Cost & Aid
  • Admissions
  • About
  • Current Students
  • Parents & Families
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Foundation / Alumni & Giving
  • COVID-19
  • Employee Directory
  • Calendar of Events
  • Help Center
  • A to Z
  • Library
  • Bookstore
  • Facts & Figures
  • Success Stories
  • Virtual Tour
  • News
  • Employment
  • Contact Us

651-450-3000 / Toll Free: 866-576-0689

Email

Follow Inver Hills on Facebook Follow Inver Hills on Twitter Follow Inver Hills on Instagram Subscribe to Inver Hills' YouTube Channel View Inver Hills' Flickr Albums Join Inver Hills' LinkedIn Network

2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Minnesota State Logo

Inver Hills Community College, A member of Minnesota State.

© 2023 Inver Hills Community College. Inver Hills is a member of Minnesota State, and an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. This information is available in an alternate format by calling TTY/Minnesota Relay at 1-800-627-3529 or contacting The Office for Accessibility Resources. HLC Accreditation