Teaching Support Staff

The Department of Mathematics has two fulltime staff members who provide support and advice for instructors at all levels, with emphasis on working with teaching associates(TAs). Cindy Bernlohr and John Lewis have more than 40 years combined experience in teaching at college and college preparatory levels. Both have master's degrees in mathematics and additional coursework in mathematics education. There is an open-door policy at all times; anyone who wants to chat can stop by their offices on the third floor of the Math Tower, Rooms 300 and 302.

Along with determining teaching assignments for TAs each quarter, these staff members also:

  • observe classes and provide feedback to instructors,
  • videotape instructors by request,
  • consult and advise on teaching and learning mathematics,
  • help with troubleshooting classroom problems, and
  • share information about Department and University policies which are pertinent to teachers.


    • In addition to John and Cindy, there is a Vice Chairs for instructional support in the Department, Ulrich Gerlach and Bill Husen, director of undergraduate studies. Their offices are located in a suite on the first floor of the Math Tower, Room 124.

    Dr. Gerlach is a resource for faculty and TAs in courses 1151 and up. He is also the department ombudsman for students in those courses. In addition, Dr. Gerlach determines all faculty teaching assignments.

    Dr. Husen is a resource for faculty and TAs in 1150 and below.




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    For questions or problems with this site, email TAsupport@math.ohio-state.edu