Neah Goodwin

Indigenous Sciences and Technology Department Chair & Math Instructor

(She/Her) | neah.goodwin@lltc.edu | (218) 335-4227 | Cedar Hall 210 G

White Earth Band of Ojibwe

August 19, 2013

I am a White Earth Native. I grew up in Bemidji, Minnesota where I attended grade school and college. In my adult life, I wear many hats! First, I am a very lucky mother of two wonderful and exciting boys. After that, I am a teacher of mathematics and a horse racing enthusiast. I am a lifelong learner and an advocate for following our dreams and allowing our lives to be guided by our inner passions.

I believe that passion is our fire inside that leads us to do great things. Mathematics is one thing that I am extremely passionate about, and working with Native people has always been another. Currently, I am an instructor of developmental mathematics and a professional mathematics tutor. I am dedicated to teaching my students that they can do math, and I focus on leading them to find a true appreciation for mathematics study. The ability to do math contributes directly to a student’s academic success, course persistence, and overall retention. Mathematics is a way of thinking, a language, and an art that once discovered has a vital place in all of our lives.

It is important to me to be the best instructor I am capable of. To proceed in this direction, I am currently working on my Master’s of Science in Education (with an emphasis in mathematics) at Bemidji State University. I also attend national and regional mathematics conferences to gain a cutting-edge perspective on math education today. As a part of this, I am a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the American Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges.

I started teaching in 2007. I have worked at Bemidji State University, Turtle Mountain Community College, and here at Leech Lake Tribal College. My primary expertise is in teaching English composition and English skills, but I also have experience teaching in language and communications.

Your Content Goes Here

Algebra Skills – (Spring 2025: Section 1), Concepts of Mathematics – (Spring 2025: Section 2)