Mathematics
The Napa Valley College Mathematics Department strives to make mathematics accessible and meaningful by employing diverse teaching methods in courses emphasizing vital quantitative skills and qualitative reasoning ability. Our goal is to ensure that all students receive the instruction and support necessary to become confident, independent, and successful lifelong learners, capable of achieving their academic and professional goals.
Math Placement information can be found on the Admissions Requirements section of the catalog.
The Math Success Center at Napa Valley College helps students improve their math skills by assisting them individually and in small groups. Services include drop-in appointments, assistance with homework assignments, exam preparation, free computer access and online tutoring through Smarthinking, and more. For more details, please see the Math Success Center webpage.
Career Opportunities
Math majors can be successful in many different careers! For a list of some possible career choices please see weusemath.org.
Contact Information
Department
Mathematics
Building 1000
Phone: (707) 256-7727
Dean
Robert Van Der Velde
Senior Dean, Arts and Sciences
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Robert.Vandervelde@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7768
Program Coordinator
Shawna Bynum
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Sbynum@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7744
Faculty
Jennifer Aguayo
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Jaguayo@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7279
Shawna Bynum
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Sbynum@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7744
Ana Clare
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Anaclare.elizarraras@napavalley.edu
David Ellingson
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Dellingson@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7763
William Fried
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Bfried@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7738
Michael Gianvecchio
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Mgianvecchio@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7746
Ksenia Kitaeva
Professor, Mathematics
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Kowens@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7731
Sherry Lohse
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Slohse@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7745
Lisa Nussdorfer
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Lnussdorfer@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7735
Emery Stafford
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Emery.stafford@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7739
Diane Van Deusen
Professor, Mathematics
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Dvandeusen@napvalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7766