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Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics
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Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics with experience spanning university teaching, secondary mathematics leadership, curriculum design, and educational technology. His work centers on helping students grow through clear instruction, mastery-oriented assessment, and mathematically humane teaching practices.
Current scholarship and presentations focus on AI in higher education, mathematics education, behavioral nudges, STEM participation, and interdisciplinary quantitative inquiry.
Education
32 credit hours.
32 credit hours.
30 credit hours.
184 credit hours.
Appointments & Experience
Current faculty appointment focused on mathematics and physics instruction, curriculum development, and student learning.
Designs, develops, and evaluates Quantitative Reasoning for the residential program.
Taught Algebra I, Algebra II, Math 8, and remedial mathematics while leading departmental efforts to improve student learning and performance.
Taught Algebra I, Geometry, C++, AP Computer Science Principles, and Applied Math using blended and data-informed instructional practices.
Served in mathematics and general teaching roles at Mountain View High School, Nova Classical Academy, Andersen United School, City West Academy, and Lynchburg City Schools.
Publications
Volk, A. H. (2026). AI Use in Higher Ed and Job Satisfaction. View publication.
Volk, A. H. (2021, September 1). A Practitioner’s Review of Visible Learning for Mathematics Classrooms. MathBits. View publication.
Scholarship of Teaching · Published 2021
Volk, A. H. (2019). Euclidea: The game of geometric constructions. Virginia Mathematics Teacher, 46(1), 56–57.
Scholarship of Teaching · Published December 2019
Volk, A. H. (2019). Flatland by Edwin Abbott Abbott. Virginia Mathematics Teacher, 45(2), 36.
Scholarship of Teaching · Published March 2019
Presentations
Presenter: Andrew Volk.
Presenter: Andrew Volk. Scholarship of Integration.
Presenters: Andrew Volk and Gail McGowan. Scholarship of Application.
Presenter: Andrew Volk. Scholarship of Teaching.
Presenters: Underwood and Volk. Scholarship of Discovery.
Presenters: Milacci and Volk. Scholarship of Discovery.
Presenter: Andrew Volk. Scholarship of Integration.
Teaching
Learning is about change and growth. Teaching therefore aims not merely at the transfer of information, but at cultivating durable intellectual development, reflective habits, and confidence in students as learners.
Liberty University
Franklin University
Creates mathematics videos and supplemental learning resources that extend classroom teaching through accessible explanations and problem-solving support.
Service & Mentoring
Supports student events, undergraduate research, mathematics competitions, interdisciplinary project work, and mathematics honor society activities.
Supports a student's honors thesis project through direction, feedback, and sustained advising.
Provides review and formative feedback for a student's honors thesis project.
Hosts a Bible study and small group in the home on a weekly or biweekly basis.
Serves regularly as a host, helper, or teacher in children's ministry.
Honors