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Don began teaching in a preschool while he was an undergraduate. He subsequentlytaught children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, high school mathematics, andcollege mathematics. Although each position offered different challenges, it was alwaysbreaking a challenging lesson into teachable components that he most enjoyed. It was at Clackamas Community College that he found his professional niche. The communitycollege allowed him to focus on teaching within a department that constantlychallenged faculty and students to expect more. Under the guidance of Jim Streeter,Don learned to present his approach to teaching in the form of a textbook. Don has alsobeen an active member of many professional organizations. He has been president ofORMATYC, AMATYC committee chair, and ACM curriculum committee member. Hehas presented at AMATYC, ORMATYC, AACC, MAA, ICTCM, and a variety of otherconferences. Above all, he encourages you to be involved, whether as a teacher or as a learner.Whether discussing curricula at a professional meeting or homework in a cafeteria, it isthe process of communicating an idea that helps one to clarify it.