STAFF & FACULTY DIRECTORY PROFILE
Catherine Harris
Job Title:
Director of Academic Support
Department:
Academic Support
Email:
Phone: (510) 577-9100
ext.
334
Started at O'Dowd:
2016
Degrees:
B.A. Mathematics, Claremont McKenna College
Originally from:
California
Why I Teach:
I love working with students, especially witnessing the "a-ha" moment when something finally clicks.
Most powerful teaching technique:
Patience and creativity.
Why are the subjects you teach important?:
Math is everywhere and we use it everyday (even though you may not always realize it).
Favorite quotes:
Favorite trivia:
Figs have dead wasps inside.
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Hobbies or outside interests:
International and adventure travel, dance (flamenco, merengue, and salsa), tennis, skiing, World Cup Soccer, and spending time with family and friends.