05/28/2026
👀 If you follow our social media, this face may look familiar—but keep reading to learn more about Professor Dan Simon!
🌟 Faculty Feature Series: Professor Dan Simon 🌟
📘 Mathematics | Adult & Online Education
This post is part of our Faculty Feature Series, celebrating the educators who support, encourage, and empower adult learners at Campbell University. 🐪🎓
Professor Dan Simon teaches algebra and statistics to students from incredibly diverse backgrounds—many of whom haven’t taken a math class in decades and may approach the subject with anxiety or fear. From day one, he meets students where they are 🤝, focusing on confidence‑building, strong habits, and a growth mindset.
One of the most meaningful moments of his career came when students selected him to carry the mace at an Anson Correctional Institution commencement—an honor that reflects the trust, respect, and connection he builds with his students.
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Professor Simon also works to dispel the idea that math is simply “right or wrong.” While answers matter, he emphasizes growth, revision, and exploring multiple paths to success - skills that extend far beyond the classroom. ➗📊
His advice to students?
👉 Pay attention to the subjects you don’t enjoy. Those skills often become unexpectedly valuable later in life.
🙏 Thank you, Professor Simon, for your dedication to our students, your patience, and the confidence you help build every day!
