Dr. Van Rie studied ordered group theory with A.M.W. Glass at Bowling Green State                    University.  She teaches Calculus, Linear Algebra, Sets & Logic, Number Theory,               Geometry, and Abstract Algebra.  She has been a member of the National Council of               Teachers of Mathematics since 1993.

Internal Accomplishments (service)–

• Academic advisor for Mathematics majors and Math Education majors.
• SOAR – Mathematics Department advisor for new freshmen.
• Curriculum & Academic Standards Committee member since 1991.

• Teacher Education Committee member since 1993.
• Faculty Athletics Representative since 2002.
• Promotions Committee member since 2005, Chair in 2006.    
• Instructor for Fundamentals of Engineering Exam since 2004.
• Tri-State University’s High School Mathematics Competition grader since 1992.
• Northeastern Indiana Regional Science Fair assistant since 1995.
• Athletics Compliance Committee member since 2006.
• Athletics Advisory Committee member since 2005.

External Accomplishments/Activities–

• The Robert Andrew and Anne Ewing Smith Excellence in Teaching Award – 1994 and 2002.
• The Merle J. and Anna Mae McKetta Thomas Excellence in Teaching Award – 2006.
• The Professor Gerald H. Moore – Overall Excellence in Teaching Award – 2006.
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers – 1996 and 1998.
• MIAA conference FAR and Board of Control meetings – since 2002.
• Tri-State University representative on the MIAA committee to select the MIAA top female student-athlete – three-year appointment beginning in summer 2007.