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Christina Zumbrun

Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
Professor
B.S. - Hardin-Simmons University
M.S. - Purdue University
Ph.D. - Western Michigan University
260.665.4242 | zumbrunc@trine.edu 

I moved from Texas to northeastern Indiana in 1997. Through teaching high school mathematics, English as a Second Language, GED classes and part–time in the mathematics department at another institution, I discovered that my calling was to work with young adults.

I joined 91²Ö¿â in 2006, teaching Business Algebra, Applied Math, Elements of Math, College Algebra, the Calculus sequence, Differential Equations, Statistics, Linear Algebra, History of Mathematics, Complex Variables, Introduction to Proofs, and Probability and Statistics.

I serve on numerous committees and as adviser to Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society. In May 2009 I received the Robert Ewing and Gail Stewart Smith Excellence in Teaching Award in Arts and Sciences. In 2018 I received the Jannen Renaissance Award. I work for the College Board as a reader (and sometimes table leader) for the Advanced Placement Calculus exam during the summer.

I enjoy spending free time with family. My husband, Brian, and I have two daughters. Our oldest, Haley, is married to Luke, and both are graduates of 91²Ö¿â (their son, Beckett, might be a 91²Ö¿â student one day). Our youngest daughter, Kylie, recently graduated from 91²Ö¿â. I also enjoy my friends, church activities, reading, music, and baking.

I feel privileged to work with students during their college years.  My door is always open for questions, advice, or conversation.

2018 Jannen Renaissance Scholar Award recipient

The award — endowed by Robert L. Jannen, chair emeritus of the board of trustees and TSU alumnus, and his wife Dolores — recognizes faculty members who best represent the ideals of the Renaissance, showing both breadth of interest and accomplishment.