Yvonne Fish

Professor
Mathematics
(360) 596-5603
yfish@spscc.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment
35 353
 
My philosophy of teaching is that I am a facilitator and coach. For online and hybrid courses I provide students with a very organized and robust Canvas Classroom.  Although lessons and assessments are included in the course, I also strive to create a sense of community through engaging discussions and activities.  I firmly believe in meeting students where they are at and encouraging them along their math journey.
 
If you are interested in knowing more about a specific course then feel free to email me at yfish@spscc.edu and I would be happy to answer any questions or send a sample syllabus.
 

 

I began teaching at South Puget Sound Community College in the Fall of 2010. Before moving to Olympia, I worked at various colleges and universities on the east coast where I earned my Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics at Bridgewater State University.  In addition to math, I love psychology, which is what I got my undergraduate degree in at UMass, Lowell campus.  
 
I am originally from the south shore of Massachusetts and then lived in New Hampshire for several years before moving across the country with my husband and four kids.  We have lived here for about 16 years now and really love it.  Our favorite things to do are sail, hike, ski, and bike.
 
 
AVAILABILITY: 
I offer student hours for support that are posted in Canvas for each course but am also available throughout the day to answer questions. For quickest response contact me from 9 - 11:30 and/or 1 - 3:30 M - F.  Of course email or message any time outside of that but I am not online as frequently outside of those hours.  We can set up a time to chat back and forth, talk on the phone and/or ZOOM as needed.
 
CONTACT INFO.: 
Canvas message, email at yfish@spscc.edu , MyOpenMath message instructor tab, and/or comments tab in assignment submission.  Calling my office at (360) 596 - 5603 and leaving a message is fine but I am not generally there so please leave a message please and I will get that emailed to me.  Make sure you clearly state your name and leave and email address for me as well so I can get back to you via email.