As a mathematics instructor at Montcalm Community College, Brianne Lodholtz, M.A., focuses on helping her students build a strong foundation for success. 

“Montcalm Community College is a wonderful community-centered college,” Lodholtz said. “I love the small size and the personal attention that I can give to my students. Many struggle with math and I am able to work with them at a beginning level to set a good foundation for them to move on.” 

She brings compassion and the ability to mathematically reach students at whatever level they are at so they can succeed.  

Lodholtz has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a Master of Arts degree, both from Grand Valley State University. She has also completed additional coursework at Central Michigan University and Clemson University. 

She is married with two children – a daughter who is 12, and a son who is 7. She also has two chugs (chihuahua pug mixes) named Tank and Diesel. 

Her family is greatly invested in archery. She shoots a recurve bow. She also enjoys traveling with her family and hanging out with friends. Her family once traveled to Yellowstone and saw a lot of wildlife, including bears and moose. Traveling to Europe with her family is on her bucket list. 

Her personal motto is: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” 

Here are some other fun facts about Brianne: 

• She has a cycle endorsement. 
• She has won eating contests.
• She sometimes cries when she laughs.
• Her favorite movie is “Tommy Boy.”
• If she wasn’t a math teacher, she would want to be a geneticist.