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    Doli with dark hair pulled back, wearing glasses and a black top with red floral pattern, sitting outdoors.

    Doli Bambhania is a Mathematics Instructor at De Anza College in Cupertino, CA, with over two decades of teaching experience. S he brings a vibrant energy and a student-centered approach to her work, striving to ensure success for students not just in her class but throughout their entire math journey. Doli has been involved in several programs aimed at removing barriers to math education, such as De Anza's Math Performance Success (MPS) and Learning in Communities (LinC) programs, and Statway. Additionally, she has developed open educational resources (OER) workbooks for algebra and statistics, reflecting her strong commitment to using OER materials in all her classes. Outside of teaching, Doli enjoys spending time with her family, playing games, hiking, dancing, and music.Doli received her Bachelors degree in Mathematics from University of California, San Diego, and Master degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from University of California, Santa Barbara.
    Rani with wavy dark hair wearing a gray sweater, standing in front of a rustic wooden wall smiling.

      Rani Fischer is a part-time instructor in the Mathematics Department at De Anza College and at the College of San Mateo teaching introductory courses for twenty years. She has degrees from Mount Holyoke College, the Longy School of Music, and the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her guiding pedagogy is to do everything possible to help students find genuine success, even if it comes in little steps. Her goal is to help students overcome math phobia. This means teaching for understanding and always trying to answer the question "why?" At De Anza College, she has taught precalculus, calculus, and statistics in the Math Program for Success designed for underrepresented STEM majors for ten years. In addition, she serves at the Organist at St. Bede's Episcopal Church in Menlo Park and teaches piano lessons. In her spare time she advocates for biodiversity and enjoys hiking.  
    Lisa, with gray hair, glasses, and a light pink top, standing in front of a plain gray background smiling.

     Lisa Mesh teaches mathematics and statistics at De Anza College. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Dominican College, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Arts degree in Statistics from Southern Methodist University. 
    Danny wearing sunglasses and a backward cap, holding a camera while sitting outdoors under a clear blue sky.

    Danny Tran is a mathematics instructor at De Anza College, where he has been teaching for 14 years. His teaching philosophy is centered around collaborative and exploration-based learning, allowing students to engage with mathematical concepts in meaningful ways. He embraces modern teaching techniques to create an interactive and supportive classroom environment that fosters deep understanding. As a strong advocate for accessible education, he is committed to increasing free and low-cost resources to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed in mathematics. Outside of teaching, Danny lives in San Jose with his wife and their two young children, who keep him constantly on the move. He enjoys hiking, traveling, playing and watching sports, and, most of all, chasing after his kids. His passion for discovery—both in the classroom and in life—drives his approach to teaching, and he is always looking for new ways to inspire and support his students.