David Whittlesey

Professor of Mathematics

I have taught mathematics at Valencia for the past 25 years. Prior to that, I was a professional tutor of math for over 5 years. I graduated from the United States Naval Academy, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics; also, I graduated from Troy State University, with a Master of Public Administration Degree.


My philosophy of teaching mathematics has changed over the years. I now believe that it is important that a math professor be able to:
1) explain simple things simply
2) turn students on to their own abilities
3) exercise patience and understanding
4) emphasize the importance of vocabulary, patterns, and practice

David Whittlesey
Faculty Information

Contact

East Campus
(407) 582-2438
dwhittlesey@valenciacollege.edu

Hours

Hours may be found in my Course Orientation in Canvas.




My Favorite Quotes: 1) "Teach the students you have, not the ones you wish you had." 2) "Familiarity is often mistaken for mastery, until tested."