Mathematics Department
The Mathematics Department at Brophy College Preparatory is committed to the belief that all creation is a reflection of God’s love and presence which demands a passionate and generous response from the entire community. We are dedicated to the development of both the thinking as well as the spiritual life of each student to maximize their God-given gifts. By creating an atmosphere for academic, emotional and spiritual growth, the Math Department develops critically thinking, articulate, sensitive and aware students with a strong sense of self worth and a desire to do justice in their community.
The mathematics curriculum of Brophy is designed to support the growth of an Ignatian student. After four years, each student should exhibit the expected learning outcomes for a student attending a Jesuit high school. These include being open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Each of these outcomes is addressed within the mathematics curriculum at Brophy, with a particular emphasis on openness to growth and intellectual competence.
Mathematics Faculty
BILL WOODS
Department Chair
Mr. Woods earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University and a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Chapman University. He has been a member of the Brophy faculty since 1990. Mr. Woods has been varsity tennis coach since 1994.
Classroom: Piper 217
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6359
Email: wwoods@brophyprep.org
IAN ASTON
Mr. Aston has spent the last 8 years teaching students; first at Higley High School and then at Gilbert Classical Academy. The most common context has been mathematics, but he has also taught philosophy and economics. His students have been some of the most incredible people he has ever met and looks to continue this tradition of teaching incredible students at Brophy. At the end of the day, he returns home to his wife, Kim, and his children Strider, Kaila, and Ryken. He looks for adventure wherever he can find it and enjoys answering questions with questions.
Classroom: Piper 222
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6254
Email: iaston@brophyprep.org
MONICA CASTANEDA
Ms. Castañeda became a member of the Brophy faculty in 2005. She has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Lethbridge in Alberta and a Master of Education from Arizona State University. She teaches both Geometry and Algebra. Ms. Castañeda participates in various Office of Faith and Justice programs such as Loyola Project and the Junior Justice Project.
Classroom: Piper 120
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6548
Email: mcastaneda@brophyprep.org
DOUG COX
Mr. Cox earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Arizona State University in 2000, and he earned a Masters of Education in Secondary Education (Mathematics) from Northern Arizona University in 2003. Mr. Cox joined the Brophy faculty in 2004 and has taught various courses in the mathematics department. Additionally, he oversees the development and administration of the math department’s online testing and assessment software. Mr. Cox is also very involved with Brophy athletics.
Classroom: Piper 220
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6304
Email: dcox@brophyprep.org
BRAD FRANK
Mr. Frank has a Bachelor of Arts degree and teaches Algebra I and Geometry. He is the varsity wrestling coach and has been at Brophy since 2006. .
Classroom: Piper 119
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6278
Email: bfrank@brophyprep.org
JESSIE MASON
Ms. Mason graduated from Xavier College Preparatory in 2004, and then earned a Major in Math Education and Minor in English literature from ASU in 2008. She then graduated from NAU with a dual Masters: one in Math Education and the other in English Literature with an emphasis in creative writing. Ms. Mason loves teaching Math, especially from a non-traditional approach where the curriculum is focused on developing student thinking and problem solving skills through inquiry-based problems. When she is not coming up with lesson plans, she is probably working on her novel, which she started during her English Masters program at NAU. She will also be working with the Mock Trial team this year.
Classroom: P118
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6506
Email: jmason@brophyprep.org
PATRICK O’NEILL
Mr. O’Neill has been teaching at Brophy since 2006. Mr. O’Neill taught 9 years at Mountain View High School in Mesa and has also taught math courses at Mesa Community College. He earned a Masters of Education in Secondary Education from Northern Arizona University in 1997. The courses he has taught include Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Brief Calculus II. He is also certified to teach Rio Salado College Mathematics courses and has taught dual enrollment classes since 2003. Mr. O’Neill is Brophy’s varsity swim coach and also helps out with the Robotics Team.
Classroom: P219
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6219
Email: poneill@brophyprep.org
TOM REITHMANN
Teaching since 1963 and a member of the Brophy faculty since 1981, Mr. Reithmann earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Marist College and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Arizona State University. A former basketball coach at Molloy H.S. and BCP, his teams won 85% of their games. His former players include three NBA all-stars, an Olympic captain and former Brophy coach, Mr. Granger. For several decades he has operated the school bookstore. Mr. Reithmann and his wife, Lynda, are proud parents of Jennifer (Scott), Tracie (Eric), Douglas ’05, Bradley and grandparents of Gavin and Owen.
“The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple.” S. Gudder
Classroom: Piper 122
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6275
Email: treithman@brophyprep.org
TIM SANFORD
Mr. Sanford is a graduate of Northern Arizona University. He earned a Masters’ in Education from ASU. Mr. Sanford first came to Brophy in 1985 and has taught Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2/Trig, Finite Math and College Algebra. When not teaching, he loves to golf and go on fishing trips around Arizona. He is married to Ginger (a 1st grade teacher at St. Thomas the Apostle School) and has three children, Kellie (Xavier ’97), Mike ’99 and Brian ’03.
Quote:
“Mathematics is life, without it there are only words.”
Classroom: Piper 221
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6215
Email: tsanford@brophyprep.org
JOHN TAYLOR
Mr. Taylor earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies from Yale University. Originally from South Carolina, he came to Arizona in 2002 as a Teach for America corps member and taught in South Phoenix for seven years. He then joined Brophy’s Math department in 2009. His interests include archaeology, ancient writing systems, Russian literature, and hiking. Mr. Taylor currently helps to coordinate the Ad Majorem Community program and coaches JV volleyball.
Classroom: Piper 121
Tel: 602-264-5291 x6261
Email: jtaylor@brophyprep.org
