NAME:
Miss Karen Rodrigues
SCHOOL:
Trumbull High School Room A-32
CLASSES:
Mathematics - College Prep Algebra I, Advanced College Prep Algebra II, Honors Calculus
SCHOOL PHONE & E-MAIL:
(203) 452-4507 (A-House) rodriguk@trumbullps.org
This is my twelfth year teaching and tenth at THS. I am excited and
thrilled to be embarking on another new year. These classes continue to rise
to the bar I set each year and am anxious to see how this years' class will
fare.
Algebra One will be the study of basic algebraic principles, with an emphasis
on CAPT preparation.
Algebra II will encompass the study of functions with a focus on quadratics.
I have taught Precalculus for nine years and am very familiar with the
necessary mathematical skills in order to complete a course of this magnitude.
Calculus will begin with the study of limits, which will lead us into
derivatives and integrals. We will try to emphasize the application of the
mathematics, rather than the rote memorization of the concepts.
Each and every day, I continue to hope that all of my students rise to (and
above) the challenge I put in front of them daily.
In May 2011, I earned my master's degree from the University of New England.
One of my nephews has served two tours in IRAQ and completed his service to
the US Marine Corps in Novemeber 2008. Semper Fi. A niece of mine just
graduated from Central Connecticut State University. She specialized in
becoming a PE teacher. Four years ago, I chaperoned a trip to Italy with the
THS Chorus, and two years ago, a trip to Austria & Czech Republic. I enjoyed
my fifth trip out of the U.S.A. In April 2012, I will be chaperoning the
Choir Trip to France. My top five artists of all time are Billy Joel, Boyz
II Men, David Roth, Garth Brooks, and Pink. I come from a large family, five
brothers and one sister. My father was born on Madeira Island.
I enjoy spending time at Disney World (which I have visited 15 times in my
life) and traveling. In 2001, I traveled cross-country via AMTRAK (to
Seattle) then on to my dream location to teach, Alaska. I retired from
competitive softball four years ago due to injury. In high school, I was an
All-State Softball player. My position was catcher. I also enjoy to play
sports of all types and watch them too. My favorite baseball team is the New
York Yankees. I have enjoyed watching them play until October every year!
One of my most amazing achievements was my induction into the Athletic Hall
of Fame at Stratford High School. I was inducted for softball, but also
played volleyball and basketball. In November 2003, I was inducted, as only
the fifth female inductee, I was honored to earn this distinction. I earned
the All-State honor during my senior year (1993) for catching. I batted .521
and hit 10 homeruns my senior year in 20 games. At Stratford High, I hold
the record for # of homeruns, # of triples, # of hits, slugging percentage,
batting average, # of RBI's, etc.
