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.
Education Credentials:
Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) -
Rice University
Master of Arts (MA) -
Rice University
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.
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
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.
Education Credentials:
Master of Arts (MA) -
Majors: Mathematics -
University Of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: Mathematics -
College Of Saint Benedict
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
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.
Education Credentials:
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: Applied Mathematics -
University Of Minnesota-Duluth
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
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.
Education Credentials:
Master of Arts (MA) - Majors: Mathematics – University at Albany-SUNY
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Majors: Mathematics - Siena College
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.
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
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
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."
Education Credentials:
Master of Arts (MA) -
Majors: Mathematics -
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Mathematics -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
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
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.
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