Durham Intermediate School, Southlake, TX         Sixth Grade Mathematics         Lance.Mangham@southlakecarroll.edu

ABOUT MR. MANGHAM

 
Who is Mr. Mangham?
* Sixth grade math teacher at Durham Intermediate School in Southlake, TX
* 24th year of teaching mathematics (2023-2024)
* Undergraduate degree from Duke University in electrical engineering
* Worked for nine years with GTE/Verizon in Irving, TX
* Went to the University of North Texas where I received both my teacher's certification (elementary education, mathematics) and master's degree (GT emphasis)
* 2003 Teacher of the Year at Caroll Intermediate School
* 2012 Teacher of the Year at Durham Intermediate School
* 2012 K-6 Teacher of the Year for Carroll ISD
What is the goal of this website?
The website serves as a focal point for my math classes as it includes many of materials we use throughout the school year. Additionally, it provides many resources that teachers and students may be able to use in other math classes.
What is my philosophy of teaching?
I want math to be real-world and project-based. Many of the math topics we study have been incorporated in project-based learning units.
* Project-based learning
* Thematics units
* Making math meaningful
What are my interests other than teaching?
I enjoy travel, music, and photography. Places I have visited include: Newfoundland, Iceland, the Galapagos, Alaska, Norway, Hawaii, western Canada, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Greece, Italy, and Australia. In 2013 and 2014 I have traveled to the Galapagos Islands to photograph the diverse wildlife. I have been to over 25 different zoos. Finally, all love all kinds of music, especially from the 1950s to today.