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At Wharton County Junior College, an Associate of Science degree in Mathematics prepares you for a wide variety of STEM and education-oriented four-year programs. Our program helps you to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills needed to succeed in a wide range of career fields.

Program Details

Learn more about our mathematics program and find course descriptions in the WCJC Catalog.
Studying full-time, you can complete this degree in two years. As part of the program, you take a variety of math and science courses, which will give you a strong foundation in STEM principles. You will learn various STEM skills and gain confidence needed for a smooth transition  to  a four-year university or start an entry-level career. Speak to a WCJC academic advisor to determine which classes you should register for.

Our mathematics program is designed for your credits to transfer to a four-year college or university. With a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, you have a wide range of career opportunities, including: 

  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Data Scientist
  • Actuary
  • Mathematician
  • Financial Analyst
  • Statistician

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Transferred to University of Houston
202
Transferred to Texas A&M University
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Transferred to Sam Houston State University

Meet the Faculty

Ms. Smith received her Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University. She taught high school for five years and earned her Master of Education from Mississippi College. Ms. Smith became a full-time instructor at Wharton County Junior College in 2009. She has taught College Algebra, Trigonometry, Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences, Calculus for Business & Social Sciences, Precalculus, and Calculus I. 

Office: Richmond Campus, 140G
Phone: (281) 239-1559
Email: SmithY@wcjc.edu

Ms. Ramirez received her Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She previously taught at both the high school level and at a community college in Kentucky before joining the faculty at WCJC in Fall 2018. At WCJC, she has taught Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and support courses for Beginning Algebra, College Algebra, Contemporary Mathematics, and Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences.

Office: Richmond Campus, 240L
Phone: (281) 239-1573
Email: RamirezJ@wcjc.edu

Ms. Ali holds two master's degrees in mathematics from North Carolina State University and University of Benghazi (formerly known as Garyounis University). Ms. Ali has previously taught at Southern Arkansas University and University of St. Thomas - Main Campus in Houston. Ms. Ali joined the WCJC Mathematics Department in Fall 2023. She has taught College Algebra, Trigonometry, Contemporary Mathematics, and support courses for various classes.
 
Office: Wharton Campus, Science Building 215
Phone:  (979)-532-6361
Email:  alir@wcjc.edu 

Ms. Green received her B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Texas A&M University in 2017. Ms. Green has been teaching as a full-time faculty member for WCJC since Fall 2018. She has taught Beginning Algebra, Beginning Algebra with a support course, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra and its support course, Elementary Statistics and its support class, and Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences.

Office: Wharton Campus, Science Building 207
Phone: (979) 532-6344
Email: GreenL@wcjc.edu

Ms. Guillory holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lamar University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California. She taught developmental mathematics at Houston Community College and Lone Star Community College from 2003 – 2021. Ms. Guillory joined the WCJC faculty in Fall 2021, and she is currently teaching Beginning Algebra along with its support course.

Office: Wharton Campus, Science Building 213
Phone: (979) 532-6385
Email: GuilloryP@wcjc.edu

Mr. Hopson holds a master's degrees from Texas Southern University. He has been an adjunct instructor at various colleges in the Houston area. He has also previously taught for Houston ISD, Aldine ISD, and Sheldon ISD. Mr. Hopson joined the WCJC Mathematics Department in Fall 2023. He has taught Beginning Algebra, College Algebra, Trigonometry, and support courses for various classes.
 
Office: Wharton Campus, Science Building 216
Phone:  (979)-532-6362

Dr. Keahey earned a B.S. in Computer Science and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. She earned a second M.S. in Mathematics from the University of West Florida. Her Ph.D. is in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas. Her years of teaching experience include both in-person and online classes at the secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Among the math courses she has taught are: Developmental Math, Contemporary Math, Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. She began teaching for WCJC in the fall of 2020.

Office: Richmond Campus, 240D
Phone: (281) 239-1585
Email: KeaheyH@wcjc.edu

Ms. Kirby holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science from Colorado State University. She worked for 15 years for NASA as an Aerospace Technologist. Since 2011, Ms. Kirby has taught mathematics and served as a department head at a private high school in Sugar Land.  She has taught Beginning and Intermediate Algebra at WCJC since Fall 2017. 

Office: Richmond Campus, 225B
Phone: (281) 239-1561
Email: KirbyK@wcjc.edu

Mr. Knodel holds a M.S. degree and a B.S. degree in Mathematics from Texas State University. He has an undergraduate minor in Political Science. Mr. Knodel has previously taught at Blinn College as a Professor of Mathematics and at Texas State University and the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a full-time Lecturer of Mathematics. He has taught Calculus I, II, and III, Differential Equations, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, College Algebra, Calculus for Business and Social Science, and Finite Mathematics. He joined the faculty at WCJC as a Full-time Instructor of Mathematics in 2019. 

Office: Sugar Land Campus, Brazos Hall 232
Phone: (281) 243-8449
Email: KnodelT@wcjc.edu

Ms. Mathews received her B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Science in Malaysia and her M.S. in Mathematics from Texas State University. She started teaching at WCJC in 2019. Before coming to WCJC, she taught math courses in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has taught Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, Trigonometry, Calculus I, and the Support Course for Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences. 

Office: Sugar Land Campus, Brazos Hall 237
Phone: (281) 243-8416
Email: MathewsT@wcjc.edu

Ms. Mauch received her B.S. from Louisiana State University in 2000, and earned her M.Ed. degree from Texas State University – San Marcos in 2009. She was a Secondary Mathematics teacher (grades 7 – 12) for 10 years before becoming a full-time instructor for WCJC in 2012. She has taught Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, Calculus for Business and Social Sciences, and Precalculus. Ms. Mauch received the 2016 WCJC Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Office: Wharton Campus, Administrative Building 112
Phone: (979) 532-6396
Email: MauchJ@wcjc.edu

Mr. Mehr received his B.A. in Mathematics from Adrian College in 2015 and his M.S. in Mathematics from Northern Arizona University in 2017. He taught at Northern Arizona University from 2015-2018. Mr. Mehr joined the WCJC faculty in the fall of 2018. He is currently teaching Beginning Algebra, College Algebra, Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, Contemporary Mathematics, and the support course for Contemporary Mathematics.

Office: Wharton Campus, Science Building 211
Phone: (979) 532-6360
Email: MehrJ@wcjc.edu 

Ms. Moore received her B.S. from the University of Utah in 2001. She earned her M.Ed. from the University of Texas at Arlington with an emphasis in Math Education in May of 2021. Ms. Moore began her career with WCJC in 2014 teaching in Adult Education. She started teaching with the Mathematics Department on a part-time basis in 2017 and became a full-time instructor in Fall 2019. She has taught Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Elementary Statistics, and support courses for various classes. She also holds a master's in social work.

Office: Richmond Campus, 225D
Phone: (281) 239-1580
Email: MooreM@wcjc.edu

Dr. Mutua earned a B.S. and M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2009 and 2010, respectively, and his Ph.D. in Developmental Education from Texas State University in 2018. Before teaching at WCJC, he taught mathematics at Dallas Community College (Richland campus) and Huston-Tillotson University. Dr. Mutua has taught developmental and credit-level courses. He started teaching for WCJC in the fall of 2018. He has taught College Algebra, Trigonometry, Math for Business & Social Sciences, and Precalculus.

Office: Wharton Campus, Science Building 215
Phone: (979) 532-6361
Email: MutuaJ@wcjc.edu

Ms. Parks received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Mathematics with an emphasis in teaching from California State University Fullerton. She taught secondary education before becoming a full-time instructor for Wharton County Junior College in 2019.

Office: Sugar Land Campus, Brazos Hall 212
Phone: (281) 243-8520
Email: ParksN@wcjc.edu

Mr. Price earned both his B.S. and M.S. in Mathematics from Stephan F. Austin University. Before he began his teaching career, Mr. Price worked as a geophysicist for various oil companies. He then taught math at ITT Technical College for 9 years. Price has taught Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, and Calculus for Business and Social Sciences for WCJC since Spring 2017.

Office: Sugar Land Campus, Brazos Hall 130A
Phone: (281) 243-8541
Email: PriceC@wcjc.edu

Dr. Shagroni received his Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Rice University. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering from Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. Dr. Shagroni has taught College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus for Business and Social Sciences, Math for Teachers I & II, Precalculus, and Statistics courses at Wharton County Junior College since 2013.

Office: Richmond Campus, 240D
Phone: (281) 239-1570
Email: ShagroniM@wcjc.edu

Ms. Silverstone has a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from Hunter College (CUNY) in the areas of Mathematics and Secondary Math Education. She taught high school and became a full-time Lecturer at Bergen Community College teaching Developmental Mathematics from 2009 to 2014. She has been a full-time Math Instructor at WCJC since 2014. She teaches College Algebra, Trigonometry, Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences, and Calculus for Business & Social Sciences.

Office: Richmond Campus, 140K
Phone: (281) 239-1566
Email: SilverstoneB@wcjc.edu

Ms. Su received her B.S. from A&M University-Kingsville in 2009 and earned her M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics from A&M University-Kingsville in 2013. She was a secondary mathematics teacher for six years and a college-level mathematics teacher for three years before coming to WCJC in 2019. She has taught Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, Calculus for Business and Social Sciences, and Pre-Calculus.

Office: Richmond Campus, 140K
Phone: (281) 239-1519
Email: SuS@wcjc.edu

Mr. Barada graduated from Louisiana State University in 1986 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and from Louisiana Southern University in 1987 with a master’s degree in mathematics. He has been teaching at the high school level since 2001. He started teaching at WCJC in 2012. He has taught College Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, and Calculus 2.

Email: BaradaM@wcjc.edu

Ms. Barnett received her bachelor’s and teacher certification from Incarnate Word College and earned her master’s from the New School for Social Research. She continued with post-graduate studies in Mathematics at the University of Houston. Barnett has been a part-time instructor for WCJC at Tidehaven High School since 2006. She currently teaches College Algebra and Trigonometry.

Email: BarnettD@wcjc.edu

Ms. Deleza received her Master of Education in Administration from Lamar University.  She has taught over 16 years at WCJC and over 25 years in public school.  Ms. Deleza teaches Beginning and Intermediate Algebra for WCJC.

Email: DelezaJ@wcjc.edu

Ms. Dick received her bachelor’s degree in home economics education and her M.S. in Applied Mathematics from Texas Tech University. She has been teaching college math full-time for over 20 years and has been teaching online courses part-time for WCJC since the spring of 2017.

Email: DickD@wcjc.edu

Dr. Grimm received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston in 1973. In March 1978, he received his Doctorate in Chemical Engineering/Mathematics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. While working for over 30 years as a process engineer with several large corporations, he has also been an adjunct instructor of mathematics and science (physics & chemistry) since 2004 at various community colleges including Lehigh Carbon Community College and Strayer University in Allentown, PA. Since 2016, Dr. Grimm has been an adjunct instructor of mathematics and process technology at several Houston Community College (HCC) campuses, and Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-UP), teaching College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Business Mathematics. At WCJC-Sugar Land, he has taught Trigonometry, Calculus I, and Calculus II.

Email: GrimmH@wcjc.edu

Mr. Freeman received his B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Math, from Texas A&M University in 1994.  He received his M.Ed in Education Administration from the University of Houston-Victoria in 1999 and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2021.  Mr. Freeman joined the faculty at WCJC in Fall 2022. 

Email: FreemanM@wcjc.edu

Mr. Johnson has a bachelor's degree from Concordia University at Austin and a master’s degree from Southern Arkansas in Mathematics Education. He currently teaches at Fort Bend ISD but has also taught at Lubbock ISD, Flour Bluff ISD, and Somerset ISD. Johnson has also taught dual credit courses with South Plains Junior College and Houston Community College. He started at WCJC in 2015 and has taught College Algebra and Mathematics for Teachers I & II. 

Email: JohnsonkE@wcjc.edu

Ms. Lanoux holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Houston and holds a Texas Teacher Certification for Math 8-12. She retired after 13 years of experience teaching Algebra 1, Geometry, Pre-AP Algebra 2, AQR, and AP Statistics at Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas.  Ms. Lanoux is also a retired Regional Vice President with AT&T. She has taught Beginning and Intermediate Algebra at WCJC since Spring 2016.

Email: LanouxM@wcjc.edu 

Mr. Osore received his B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Houston in Victoria in 1995. In Fall 2001, he received his M.A. from the University of Houston Victoria. Osore currently teaches for Edna ISD. Mr. Osore has been teaching at WCJC since 1997. He has taught College Algebra, Trigonometry, Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, Calculus for Business and Social Sciences, Statistics, and Calculus.

Email: OsoreK@wcjc.edu

Mr. Sapolucia received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Denver. He received his Master of Sciences degree from Prairie View A&M University. Sapolucia taught as a full-time instructor of Mathematics at Prairie View A&M University. Sapolucia has been teaching Precalculus, Calculus I & II, and Statistics courses at WCJC since 1989. He is also an adjunct instructor of Mathematics at the University of Houston - Downtown. 

Email: TogbaS@wcjc.edu

Ms. Simon received a B.S. in Mathematics Education from McNeese State University in 2006. He also holds a M.S. in Statistics (2010) from the University of Houston Clear Lake, along with an M.Ed in Instructional Leadership (2012) from the University of St. Thomas. He has been teaching high school math for 12 years. Simon has been teaching Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Statistics, and Precalculus at WCJC since 2017.

Email: SimonS@wcjc.edu

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