# Who is in the October 2022 B cohort? **URL:** \ **Category:** October 2022 B Cohort\ **Created:** [October 3, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002 "2022-10-03T14:20:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kaitlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/kaitlin/32/1156_2.png) [@kaitlin](https://forum.rebus.community/u/kaitlin)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/1 "2022-10-03T14:20:11Z")
Please share a brief introduction with the cohort, including your role in the project and the vision you have for it. ---
**Author:** ![kaitlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/kaitlin/32/1156_2.png) [@kaitlin](https://forum.rebus.community/u/kaitlin)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/2 "2022-10-03T14:20:43Z")
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**Author:** ![kaitlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/kaitlin/32/1156_2.png) [@kaitlin](https://forum.rebus.community/u/kaitlin)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/3 "2022-10-18T14:00:39Z")
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**Author:** ![emily.frank](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/emily.frank/32/1404_2.png) [@emily.frank](https://forum.rebus.community/u/emily.frank)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/4 "2022-10-18T19:01:16Z")
Hello! Emily with LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network. We received the funding that is enabling this work. I am excited to be getting underway with collaborators around the state on a project that impacts student success and affordability. ---
**Author:** ![ddensmore](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/ddensmore/32/1455_2.png) [@ddensmore](https://forum.rebus.community/u/ddensmore)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/5 "2022-10-18T19:07:22Z")
He Everyone, I’m Donna Densmore on the Trig Cohort. I have been teaching almost 40 years with this being my 31st year at BPCC. I love math and sharing my passion with my students and hoping they catch the “math bug”. I love trig though I haven’t taught it for a while since I took an extended leave a few years ago. I am teaching it in the Spring and I am excited. I look forward to learning about OER and seeing if they can replace or at least supplement my courses. ---
**Author:** ![kaitlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/kaitlin/32/1156_2.png) [@kaitlin](https://forum.rebus.community/u/kaitlin)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/6 "2022-10-18T21:38:55Z")
Hey everyone! My name is Kaitlin Schilling, Associate Program Manager with Rebus Community, and I’m excited to take you all through our Textbook Success Program as your facilitator! A little bit about me - I’ve been working in Open Education for about 3-ish years now, and have a background in psychology and public administration. As a former TSP participant from the Feb 21 cohort, I know how valuable this community of practice can be. My journey throughout the TSP shaped not only my approach to open publishing but education in a broader context. [https://pressbooks.openedmb.ca/pullingtogethermanitoba/](https://pressbooks.openedmb.ca/pullingtogethermanitoba/) I’m looking forward to guiding you all as you embark on your OER projects, and getting to know you and your teams! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![kellis1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/kellis1/32/1417_2.png) [@kellis1](https://forum.rebus.community/u/kellis1)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/7 "2022-10-19T15:07:05Z")
Hello everyone, I am Kiel Ellis, and I am part of the Finite Math Cohort. I have been teaching math at Delgado for 13 years, and I have been a licensed and practicing cosmetologist for 31 years. My first teaching job was training cosmetologists in using a product line back in the 90s. Later, I realized that I love explaining how stuff works…that is, after I figure out how it works. I recently worked on an OER project that involved transforming a Contemporary Math course to OER and teaching the transformed course over a three-year period. I learned a lot about OER, but I only know what I know. There is so much I don’t know about it, and I hope this project will provide me with the experience and training that will help me to be a better creator and collaborator to effect change in the lives of our students. I have not met my cohort members yet, so we have not discussed roles for the project. ---
**Author:** ![karen.perilloux](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/karen.perilloux/32/1460_2.png) [@karen.perilloux](https://forum.rebus.community/u/karen.perilloux)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/8 "2022-10-20T14:43:03Z")
Hi math people! I am Karen Perilloux and I have been a full-time math teacher for the past 30 years. I teach at Ascension Catholic High School in Donaldsonville. Last year our school began working with University of Holy Cross for dual enrollment, and I am now the Professor for both College Algebra and Applied Calculus. I have a lot to learn about OER, but I am excited about the prospect of being involved in “writing the book!” For years I have been frustrated with the rising costs of college and textbooks, so I am thrilled that this grant will provide the opportunity to make these opportunities available to a wider audience. I’m looking forward to working with all of you. ---
**Author:** ![dlrenfro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/dlrenfro/32/1479_2.png) [@dlrenfro](https://forum.rebus.community/u/dlrenfro)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/9 "2022-10-21T16:29:20Z")
Hi All, I’m Darrell Renfro. I teach psychology courses at Dillard University in New Orleans. I am looking forward to an exciting journey as I learn new and innovative strategies to incorporate into my courses. ---
**Author:** ![bkunwor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/bkunwor/32/1456_2.png) [@bkunwor](https://forum.rebus.community/u/bkunwor)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/10 "2022-10-21T17:04:42Z")
Hello All, I am Bimal Kunwor. I am from River Parishes Community College. I am also serving the United Sates Army Reserve since past 7 years. I have been involved with Microsoft Teals program, IBM apprenticeship program, ecyberguide program and few other programs to promote equitable and accessible computer science education especially to high school students. I am a strong proponent of OER education. It personally helped me to advance my career and I feel it’s my turn to give something back. I enjoy learning new things every day. Also, enjoy hiking, camping and cooking 🙂 In my free time, I love reading books, playing chess and watch math, CS and comedy videos. I am looking forward to learning from all of you. Happy leaning all! ---
**Author:** ![pghimire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/pghimire/32/1489_2.png) [@pghimire](https://forum.rebus.community/u/pghimire)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/11 "2022-10-24T19:27:48Z")
Hello everyone, I am Prakash Ghimire from LSUA. I joined LSUA in 2016. I have been teaching upper and lower-level undergraduate mathematics courses online and in-person since I joined LSUA. I am part of the College Algebra Cohort. I am not sure what exactly my role is in this project because I have not yet met my Cohort members. I am hoping to develop an excellent OER for College Algebra that helps the dual enrolled as well as other college students. ---
**Author:** ![rbroussard3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/rbroussard3/32/1471_2.png) [@rbroussard3](https://forum.rebus.community/u/rbroussard3)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/12 "2022-10-24T22:35:42Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Renae Broussard, and I am in the Finite Mathematics cohort. For the last fifteen years I taught gifted mathematics in the Calcasieu Parish Public School system. I recently transitioned to full time faculty at McNeese State University, and I absolutely love being a college instructor. COVID and the dual hurricane impacts (we missed nine weeks of school) made me extremely interested in OER, as well as writing my own content. I am always interested in new ideas and strategies to foster my students’ understanding and help them be successful. Thus far, my biggest challenge is that I teach from 12:30 to 3:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I am unable to attend training meeting live. I meet with my cohort tomorrow (I will be late, sigh,) so I’m not yet sure of my role. Thus far, I have completed the MOU, and become a member of the cohort forum. I am so looking forward to learning about OER and content publishing. ---
**Author:** ![jeusea](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/jeusea/32/1493_2.png) [@jeusea](https://forum.rebus.community/u/jeusea)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/13 "2022-10-25T00:34:41Z")
Hi cohort team members! My name is Jared Eusea, and I am the cohort leader for all five of these math cohort groups. I have plenty of OER and course building experience that I have gained over the past years. I hope I can share my experience with everyone. I sent out a very detailed email of my experience, to all of the cohort members, at the start of this project. If there is anything I can assist with during the course building process, I’ll be the one that will assist with it. I am looking forward to guiding all of the teams in the process of building these online courses over the next year and a half. ---
**Author:** ![plannelongue](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/plannelongue/32/1497_2.png) [@plannelongue](https://forum.rebus.community/u/plannelongue)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/14 "2022-10-26T01:58:43Z")
My name is Philippe Lannelongue I have been teaching Marketing and Management for 11 years, at the University of Holy Cross and at the University of New Orleans. Although I was born in France, I spent my teenage years in Africa and went to school in England. I received a bachelor’s degree from Toulouse Business School in France and an MBA as well as an MS in Healthcare Management from the University of New Orleans. During my professional career I have worked in various industries ranging from healthcare to cinema and aerospace - In Europe and several states in the US. I now live in Kenner with Peanut, my Whippet. When I am not working, I like to play tennis, paint, sail and ride my Harley. ---
**Author:** ![nortloff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/nortloff/32/1446_2.png) [@nortloff](https://forum.rebus.community/u/nortloff)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/15 "2022-10-26T02:05:36Z")
Hi everyone, I am a faculty member at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans. I’ve been teaching microeconomics since 2000. I was on the LOUIS Introduction to Business team. I teach classes with a mix of dual enrollment and traditional students. I have been using an OER for micro since 2018. I look forward to working with the team to customize the resources. Kind regards, Nicole ---
**Author:** ![tspahn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/tspahn/32/1498_2.png) [@tspahn](https://forum.rebus.community/u/tspahn)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/16 "2022-10-27T03:46:38Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Toni Spahn and I am a member of the Finite Math cohort. I am retired from the University of New Orleans, and I have been teaching at the University of Holy Cross for six years. I teach the Finite Math course regularly, as well as Algebra courses and Introductory Statistics courses. We have been using an Open Source Text for our College Algebra for several years. I look forward to collaborating to produce an OER for Finite Math. ---
**Author:** ![ddensmore](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/ddensmore/32/1455_2.png) [@ddensmore](https://forum.rebus.community/u/ddensmore)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/17 "2022-10-27T18:58:47Z")
Good afternoon, I am Donna Densmore a member of the Trig cohort. I am in my 31st year of teaching at Bossier Parish Community College. Prior to that I taught high school and middle school and a year of first grade (that was an experience). I have never used OER so this is a completely new adventure for me the I am looking forward to. ---
**Author:** ![stephan.patterson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/stephan.patterson/32/1449_2.png) [@stephan.patterson](https://forum.rebus.community/u/stephan.patterson)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/18 "2022-10-28T20:30:17Z")
Hello, I am Stephan Patterson, in the statistics cohort. I’m a faculty member at Louisiana State University Shreveport. I teach all kinds of courses across the math undergrad curriculum, but I’m particularly passionate about those that involve computational math and statistics since it’s so relevant to today’s world. ---
**Author:** ![Yi\_Zhen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/yi_zhen/32/1523_2.png) [@Yi\_Zhen](https://forum.rebus.community/u/Yi_Zhen)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/19 "2022-11-03T16:08:59Z")
Good Morning Everyone, I’m Yi Zhen. I am a member of the Trigonometry cohort. I teach physics and mathematics at Southern University at New Orleans. I am looking forward to working with you, gaining an experience of textbook development, and learning from my peers. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![gbradley](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.rebus.community/gbradley/32/1562_2.png) [@gbradley](https://forum.rebus.community/u/gbradley)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/who-is-in-the-october-2022-b-cohort/8002/20 "2022-12-06T16:52:51Z")
Good Morning, This is Ginny Bradley from River Parishes Community College joining the College Algebra cohort. I’ve been with RPCC a little over 10 years teaching math courses. While at RPCC, I have had the opportunity to move toward using only OER materials in our courses. I think this is a great value to our students. My vision is to help create a course that other instructors can use as a base to grow there own OER courses.