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The Mathematics Department is committed to developing and enhancing our students’ ability to think abstractly and problem solve. As mandated by the state of Rhode Island, all students are required to complete four years of Mathematics. A traditional Mathematics course is used at TAPA beginning from basic middle school math curricula to Algebra 1 in Freshman year through Pre-Calculus in Junior year.
The Mathematics curriculum includes the following components in each grade level:
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Aréema Sweeney-Ashby, STEAM Instructional Leader
Ms.Sweeney-Ashby@TAPAprovidence.org
Aréema Sweeney-Ashby is a Providence, RI native. During her early professional years she pursued her dreams to work in sports and event management, earning degrees from Johnson and Wales and North Eastern University. Aréema’s desire to be in the classroom brought her to Philadelphia Pennsylvania where she earned a Master’s degree in teaching. Outside of teaching, Ms. Sweeney-Ashby bakes extravagant birthday cakes and pastries. Having spent time as both a dancer and a studio owner, Aréema is to be a part of the TAPA Ensemble and merge her love for performing arts and mathematics.
Ms.Sweeney-Ashby@TAPAprovidence.org
Aréema Sweeney-Ashby is a Providence, RI native. During her early professional years she pursued her dreams to work in sports and event management, earning degrees from Johnson and Wales and North Eastern University. Aréema’s desire to be in the classroom brought her to Philadelphia Pennsylvania where she earned a Master’s degree in teaching. Outside of teaching, Ms. Sweeney-Ashby bakes extravagant birthday cakes and pastries. Having spent time as both a dancer and a studio owner, Aréema is to be a part of the TAPA Ensemble and merge her love for performing arts and mathematics.
TAPA Math Team
Kalen Almeida, Lower School Math Instructor
Ms.Almeida@TAPAprovidence.org
Kalen is excited to join the TAPA math team and become an official part of the TAPA Ensemble. She started at TAPA as a student teacher through Rhode Island College, where she got her BA. When not at TAPA, she runs a teen leadership program through the YMCA and works with middle school and high school aged students on being thoughtful and giving members in their communities. Kalen loves to sing, watch Marvel movies, and hang out with her hedgehog and sugar glider at home.
Ms.Almeida@TAPAprovidence.org
Kalen is excited to join the TAPA math team and become an official part of the TAPA Ensemble. She started at TAPA as a student teacher through Rhode Island College, where she got her BA. When not at TAPA, she runs a teen leadership program through the YMCA and works with middle school and high school aged students on being thoughtful and giving members in their communities. Kalen loves to sing, watch Marvel movies, and hang out with her hedgehog and sugar glider at home.
Jacqueline Lawler, Upper School Math Instructor
Ms.Lawler@TAPAprovidence.org
Ms. Lawler joined the TAPA ensemble in 2020 as a math teacher in the Upper School. Previously she lived in Vermont with her husband and new baby Simon (born January 2020!) She has worked extensively in the arts, especially in theatre arts administration. She is passionate about providing artistic opportunities for artists of all income levels, as evidenced in her work as a board member of Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. She has worked as a theatre journalist at Seven Days in Burlington, as a Box Office Manager and Development Associate at Curious Theatre Company in Denver, a board member for Athena Project in Denver, and holds a Master's in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She is a freelance journalist and has ambitions in dipping her toe in directing.
Ms.Lawler@TAPAprovidence.org
Ms. Lawler joined the TAPA ensemble in 2020 as a math teacher in the Upper School. Previously she lived in Vermont with her husband and new baby Simon (born January 2020!) She has worked extensively in the arts, especially in theatre arts administration. She is passionate about providing artistic opportunities for artists of all income levels, as evidenced in her work as a board member of Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. She has worked as a theatre journalist at Seven Days in Burlington, as a Box Office Manager and Development Associate at Curious Theatre Company in Denver, a board member for Athena Project in Denver, and holds a Master's in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She is a freelance journalist and has ambitions in dipping her toe in directing.
Bing Li, Upper School Math Instructor
Mr.Li@TAPAprovidence.org
Bing Li is a Chinese immigrant to the United States by way of Hawaii. Before coming to the US, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in China and worked as a structural engineer in an architecture design company. After immigrating, Bing earned his Master’s Degree in Business from Johnson and Wales University. His most recent job prior to joining the TAPA Ensemble was at a private school in RI as a high school Math teacher. When he’s not teaching math, Bing spends his time with his family, playing with his kids and cooking Chinese food for them.
Mr.Li@TAPAprovidence.org
Bing Li is a Chinese immigrant to the United States by way of Hawaii. Before coming to the US, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in China and worked as a structural engineer in an architecture design company. After immigrating, Bing earned his Master’s Degree in Business from Johnson and Wales University. His most recent job prior to joining the TAPA Ensemble was at a private school in RI as a high school Math teacher. When he’s not teaching math, Bing spends his time with his family, playing with his kids and cooking Chinese food for them.
