Trish White

Rainbow over the campus of Ozarks Tech.

Happy Monday! #OzarksTech

Ozarks Tech Students Launch Their Futures with NASA - News and Information Ozarks Tech is redefining community college from stepping stone to launchpad by opening up ever-expanding opportunities for students with top employers like NASA.

Big things are happening for our Ozarks Technical Community College mathematics students! From space robotics to advanced air mobility, they’re working alongside NASA to launch their futures—guided by Math Instructor, Chelsea Cozort. 🌌 #highered news.otc.edu/ozarks-tech-...

Ozarks Tech Math department group photo. One person, i.e. Dr. White, is posing crazy while all others look straight faced.

When the photographer says, "Okay, everyone do a silly pose," and you're the only mathematian that takes her seriously.... #OzarksTech

Be brave. Be kind.

Howdy, friends! It’s been a minute since I shared this amazing crew of community college educators & advocates. I am inspired by the energy, passion, and heart this group brings to students every single day! #communitycollege #highered #edusky #StudentSuccess go.bsky.app/9XKPSvi

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Fall is here at Ozarks Tech! Our math classes are kicking off in brand-new spaces built for collaboration, engagement, and plenty of “aha!” moments. Let’s make this semester unforgettable!

#OzarksTech #Math #FallSemester #StudentEngagement

Here we go again! Today, we’re excited to welcome our amazing adjunct
& dual credit instructors to Ozarks Tech. Thank you for bringing your passion, expertise, and dedication to our students each semester. Here’s to another season of learning, & growth—let’s make it a great one! #Fall2025

JumpStart Math starts Monday for any Ozarks Tech student entering Algebra for Calculus or Contemporary Math this fall. It's free! It's fun. For more info, go to academics.otc.edu/tlc/jumpstar...

Does anyone quarantine final exams for at least 24 hours before grading? PSA: This college professor would much prefer a message and an opportunity to make a new plan rather than have an ill student show up for an exam. #dontcareifitsjustacold #idontwantacold

Flyer for JumpStart Math at RVC.

Attention future Ozarks Tech math students! JumpStart Math kicks off next week at the Richwood Valley Campus (Ozark/Nixa)!

Get a head start on your fall college math class with a week of learning, fun, & support! JumpStart Math is free to any Ozarks Tech student!
Aug 4 – Aug 7, 9–11:30

OPINION: Let’s remove the roadblocks to four-year STEM degrees for community college transfer students Community colleges should be an avenue into high-value STEM degrees for students from low-income backgrounds, but just 2 percent of students who begin at a community college earn a STEM bachelor’s deg...

Reflecting on this article about math transfer barriers—proud of how we’re tackling them at Ozarks Tech. Through thoughtful scheduling, clear pathways, and collaboration with navigators & partners, we’re supporting student success. #StudentSuccess #Mathpathways hechingerreport.org/opinion-it-s...

YouTube video by Ella and Isaiah That was tortally incredible

Love these goofballs! 🤣 youtube.com/shorts/DHwpO...

Okay, this is getting serious 😉 Not only is it the third straight day without power, but now we're getting close to missing the Commissioner's Cup Final! Go Fever! 🏀 🏀

Applications are due today (6/6)!

JUMPStart Math flyer

Ozarks Tech is excited to offer JumpSTART Math for students enrolled in MTH 110, MTH 128, or MTH 130 this fall! JumpSTART Math is a free, four-day program designed to help students build confidence and foundational skills before the semester begins.

📅 August 11–14
📍 Springfield Campus or Virtually

Kitty is sitting in the center of a coiled extension cord.

I think she thinks she's helping!

Ozarks Tech is hiring a new Director of the Speckman Tutoring and Learning Center. Come work with us!
jobs.otc.edu/en-us/job/49...

Dept. of Justice terminates funding to CASA, other victim-serving organizations - Springfield Daily Citizen CASA of Southwest Missouri was notified this week that the Department of Justice has terminated its federal awards with hundreds of victim-serving organizations across the country.

Monday, April 28, join us at Hold Fast Brewery 4-7PM to raise funds for kids. CASA of Southwest Missouri has lost federal funding and needs our help. sgfcitizen.org/schools/chil...

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Engaged minds, active classrooms! Missouri math educators are diving into the power of active learning in mathematics. From hands-on strategies to real-time collaboration, today’s sessions are full of energy and inspiration. #momatyc2025

I'm so excited to be bringing 8 Ozarks Tech math instructors to SEMO this weekend for MOMATYC! MOMATYC is an incredible event that brings together #communitycollege #math instructors from all across MO. It’s all about sharing innovative ideas, encouraging one another,& building lasting connections.

Panel Discussion: How Institutions Implement Math Pathways

I was so excited to join Dr. Dustin Belt (MU) and Dr. Paul Plummer (UCM) on a panel today at the 2025 Missouri Section Meeting of MAA at SLU! We had a great discussion about CORE42, placement, corequisites, and math pathways with Missouri mathematics faculty. #MAA2025 #MathEducation #MathPathways

Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield, MO will lose 3 million dollars in funding this year due to cuts at USDA. Please consider supporting this organization that feeds your friends and neighbors.

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I am thrilled at how MOMATYC 2025 is shaping up! We have sessions on active learning, assessment, online engagement, support for underprepared students & so much more! If you know a math educator, encourage them to check us out at www.momatyc.org #mathematics #mathpathways #highered #edusky

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

Ozarks Tech Math faculty are hard at work building better pathways! Recent updates to state-mandated SLOs for Precalculus Algebra have removed a few topics, but the curriculum remains very full. We’re committed to making math more accessible & relevant while meeting state standards. #MathPathways

A yummy cherry pie!

Happy Pi Day! #PiDay

Community colleges are so awesome! For our math faculty, standing laptop desks are a coveted resource in the classroom, and I recently broke one.💔 But no worries, our talented welding students stepped up and fixed it better than new! #CommunityColleges #WeldingWin #edusky #highered

It is getting late, but it is so early!

Bored young man watching a robot lift weights in a gym

I was asked to create an image using AI to share my thoughts on using AI in college. I’m excited about the possibilities, but also, I can’t help but worry that it might make some students skip the hard work of thinking and problem-solving. Here's what I came up with #AI #edusky

College closed February 18 due to weather.

It's disappointing that the weather had to cancel Eagle Summit. A large group of faculty spent nearly a year and many hours planning. We learned a lot, and I'm looking forward to an amazing time next year!