Kelly Hemmerling has taught mathematics at Milford High School in Highland, Michigan, since 2006. She received her BA in mathematics, history and secondary education, summa cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy, and MA in teaching mathematics from Western Governor’s University. Kelly helped develop the Huron Valley Schools district curricula for AP Calculus AB, AP Precalculus, Honors Precalculus and non-honors Precalculus, and also is an adjunct instructor at Oakland Community College. Kelly is coauthor of Fast Track to a 5 for AP Precalculus, published October, 2024, and is currently writing Fast Track to a 5 for AP Calculus, for Cengage/National Geographic Publishing. Kelly has been actively involved with the College Board as an AP Calculus AB and Precalculus consultant since 2023, and has participated in AP Calculus and Precalculus readings since 2020, serving as reader and early table leader. As a consultant, Kelly leads dynamic Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSIs) and AP workshops for math teachers and curriculum specialists. Kelly also acts as an AP mentor and workshop leader, providing valuable insights and strategies to enhance classroom pedagogy. A member of the Michigan and National Councils of Teachers of Mathematics, Kelly has served as a building representative for the Huron Valley Education Association for over 15 years. Kelly lives in the Detroit area, enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
WHY this NEW AP PRECALCULUS course?
The AP Precalculus APSI will cover essential topics such as detailed information regarding course content (including regressions, residuals and semi-log plots), lesson pacing, assessment creation, and resource selection. Participants will also learn effective strategies for preparing students for the exam, understand the exam's structure and scoring, and explore appropriate calculator usage throughout the course.
WHY this NEW AP PRECALCULUS course?
The AP Precalculus APSI will cover essential topics such as detailed information regarding course content (including regressions, residuals and semi-log plots), lesson pacing, assessment creation, and resource selection. Participants will also learn effective strategies for preparing students for the exam, understand the exam's structure and scoring, and explore appropriate calculator usage throughout the course.