Name: Thomas J. Rodney

Grade/Subject: 10th Grade Mathematics

Biography: Thomas Rodney is a highly motivated and organized graduate with a degree in Mathematics from The City College of New York. He has also attained a degree in Mathematics Education from Columbia University. A proven success with student team building projects and classroom management with urban youth populations. His lesson planning proficiency is continually developing from experience in the education industry. Mr. Rodney has management abilities resulting from extensive experience in the banking industry. He plays point guard in basketball, linebacker in football, so the terms "team player" and "leader" have always been synonymous with his name. Mr. Rodney is also always continually improving his craft. Most recently by working make his classroom culturally responsive to all learners as he is a fierce advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement and an avid proponent of women's and LGBTQIA+ rights.

On a personal level, Thomas is an avid reader, with particular favorites of the science fiction genre, like Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy by Douglas Adams, 1984 by George Orwell. He especially enjoys the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling as well as the Pendergast Series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Thomas has some experience boxing as well as some training in TaeKwonDo from Way of Action karate school in Brooklyn. Additionally, Thomas is often referred to as a "people person", he's usually smiling, although, he can be rather pensive and quiet at times. His favorite motto is "fill your life with positivity and positivity will fill your life". He is also a strong believer in the idea that if you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, you are right.

Contact Information

Email: TRodney@ATechhs.org