Mathematics

Mr. Evans is a tenured teacher with over 20 years experience. He comes from a family of educators. His biggest influence was his father who retired as an Associate Superintendent here in the state. Mr. Evans' first love and appreciation for math as a teacher was nurtured in high school where he was involved in things like "Future Teachers of America" (FTA) and served as a teacher assistant in order to begin gaining classroom experience prior to college. Despite graduating with a degree in middle grades education, Mr. Evans' has never faulted from the love and appreciation for the opportunity to challenge students to be self sufficient thinkers and problem solvers no matter the level of mathematics.

Mr. Evans has taught math, science, social studies and served as a behavioral intervention specialist. After a short absence from the classroom and public sector, a return was inevitable. He found his way into Franklin County teaching 8th grade math at Cedar Creek Middle School. This was the time his craft really began to flourish with the support of Mr. Evans' colleagues and the students he taught. His last year at Cedar Creek culminated with the highlight of his educational career when he was named "Teacher of the Year" for the 2021-2022 school year.

Today Mr. Evans extends his tenure and professional growth at Franklinton High School as a versatile member of the math department.

Mrs. Mullen has taught math for 25 years. She has taught 8 years in Franklin County Schools. Prior to Franklin county, she taught for 17 years in Harnett County. Mrs. Mullen has taught Algebra 1, Math 1, Math 7, and Math 8 throughout her 25 years. Raised in upstate NY, she earned a bachelor of mathematics from Plymouth State College, NH, and currently holds 3 Masters of Education degrees: Curriculum and Instruction, K-12 Studies, and Administration and Supervision. She is a proud parent of a Wake Tech student, 3 older stepchildren, and two adopted children.

Greetings!! I am Mrs. Sharkey. I am looking forward to having you in my math classes. I have been at FHS since January 2015 and in my 18th year teaching in NC schools.

I have been married to my wonderful husband for 25+ years this past September the 6th and have 3 children plus an Air Force son-in-law. My eldest daughter graduated from NCSU December 2020(Go Wolfpack!!) with a Mechanical Engineering Degree and got married this summer 2022. My second daughter is May 2022 graduate of APP State with a Risk Management and Insurance Degree and a minor in Accounting. My third is a son who is a high schooler that enjoys running Cross Country and Track as well as owns his own Lawn Mowing business. I also can not forget our furry pet Belle Beane; who is the Queen of the house.

James Wagner is a Mathematician who has been lucky enough to have a widely diverse life through Mathematics. He was recently named to the National Science Foundation Computational Thinking Brain Trust. He started his career as a Statistician at the Center for Demographic Studies (CDS) at Duke University, then a collaborating organization for the UN World Health Organization.. Whilst there, he worked on many diverse projects, including: working on the National Long Term Care Survey, collaborating using Grade of Membership (GoM) modelling with colleagues from around the world at CDS. He graduated from The George Mason University with degrees and certifications in Mathematics, Geology, and Applied and Engineering Statistics. He is the Advisor of Mu Alpha Theta and the Math Club as well as well as coaching the award-winning FHS Math team, as well as assisting with FHS Football. In his spare time, Mr. Wagner plays Euphonium with the Triangle Brass Band, Baritone in the Triangle Wind Ensemble and has received awards for crafting pre-17th century hats and the composition of poetry using medieval European poetry form