Daniel Roddin
He/Him
- Community Faculty
Credentials
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Applied Science, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Stony Brook University
Recent and upcoming courses
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Biography
Daniel Roddin is a mathematics instructor whose work centers on helping students see mathematics as practical, accessible, and deeply connected to the world around them. He teaches across a wide range of undergraduate courses, including math for liberal arts, college algebra, precalculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, and calculus.
Roddin’s teaching is grounded in clarity and care. He believes students learn best when expectations are clear, concepts are scaffolded, and real-world applications are front and center. His classrooms emphasize problem solving, data literacy, and critical thinking, with frequent opportunities for students to explain their reasoning and build confidence in their skills.
In addition to his work at Metro State University, Roddin brings extensive experience from secondary education, concurrent enrollment programs, and private tutoring. He has taught middle school, high school, and college-level mathematics, giving him a strong perspective on transitions between educational systems and the diverse needs of adult learners. He has also developed digital instructional materials and partnered with educational publishers to support faculty and improve student outcomes.
Roddin’s academic background includes a master’s degree in mathematics education and a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and statistics. His professional interests include statistics education, discrete mathematics, data analysis, and inclusive teaching practices.
Above all, Roddin is driven by a simple belief: everyone can learn mathematics with the right support, the right questions, and the right opportunities to succeed.
Daniel Roddin teaches mathematics with a focus on clarity, access, and real-world relevance. His work centers on helping students build confidence, strengthen reasoning skills, and see mathematics as a useful tool rather than a barrier.
Roddin teaches a broad range of undergraduate courses, including math for liberal arts, college algebra, precalculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, and calculus. He designs his courses to meet students where they are and move them forward with purpose. Structure matters. So does flexibility.
His teaching emphasizes problem solving, data literacy, and practical application. Students are encouraged to explain their thinking, test ideas, and learn from mistakes. Roddin believes that understanding grows when students are active participants in the learning process.
Roddin brings experience from higher education, concurrent enrollment programs, secondary classrooms, and private tutoring. That range informs his approach. He understands the transitions students face and the varied paths that bring them to college. Adult learners, first-generation students, and returning students are central to his work.
He has also contributed to curriculum development and digital learning initiatives. His work with educational publishers and instructional platforms has focused on improving alignment, accessibility, and student outcomes.
Roddin holds a master’s degree in mathematics education and a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and statistics. His professional interests include statistics education, discrete mathematics, data analysis, and inclusive teaching practices.
At the core of his work is a simple belief. Everyone can learn mathematics with the right support, thoughtful instruction, and meaningful opportunities to succeed.
