John Cooper

Education

• B.A. in Economics from Saint Joseph’s University
• Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Supervision from Liberty University

Experience

• Joined Saint Ann School in 2018
• Began teaching in 2009
• Taught Algebra I and Algebra II at Craven Early College in New Bern, North Carolina
• Taught Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Advanced Functions at The Epiphany School of Global Studies in New Bern, North Carolina
• Taught Advanced Algebra II and Standard Algebra II at Pope John Paul II High School
• Served as the Director of Admissions at Pope John Paul II High School
• Over 12 years of lacrosse coaching experience.

The Basics of My Classroom

Philosophy of Teaching: I truly believe every child can learn and succeed.  My goal as an educator is to empower the students by providing the skills and confidence necessary to do mathematics. Students will be actively involved in the development of concepts by doing hands on activities as well as by using technology such as graphing calculators and computers with suitable software that will build a power of visualization. This visualization will be fostered by exploring problems from the numeric, algebraic, and graphical perspectives.

“When am I ever going to use this?” is a common question that is asked by students at some point in their study of mathematics. Exposure to real-world applications in a wide variety of disciplines will enable students to learn the value of mathematics and allow them to develop the self-confidence necessary to undertake challenging problems. Mathematics’ classrooms will be laboratories with interactive instructional approaches that focus on problem solving where students will grow excited by their successes.  With an applications-oriented and investigative curriculum that is designed to enhance the understanding of mathematics, students will be able to say “I know when I am going to use this in my world”.

My Background

Family
I have a wife (Kristen) who works at Vanderbilt as a Certified Hand Therapist.  I have two sons: Brice and Jude, both who attend Saint Ann School. 
Education
B.A. in Economics from Saint Joseph’s University.  Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Supervision from Liberty University.
Experience
Originally from Philadelphia, PA. Began teaching in 2009. Taught Algebra I and Algebra II at Craven Early College in New Bern, North Carolina.  Taught Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Advanced Functions at The Epiphany School of Global Studies in New Bern, North Carolina.  Taught Advanced Algebra II and Standard Algebra II at Pope John Paul II High School.  Served as the Director of Admissions at Pope John Paul II High School.  Over 12 years of lacrosse coaching experience and has coached cross country, tennis, and ultimate Frisbee.  I played Division I lacrosse in college.

My Roles at St. Ann School:

• Assitant Principal
• Upper School Math Teacher (5th through 8th grade)
• 6th Grade Homeroom Teacher