Physics, AP Physics B, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Conceptual Physics, Physical Science, and Earth Science. High school classroom teacher 1986-2021. TPT author-creator since 2018. Teaching Credential: https://bit.ly/3U7HwjZ [The success of TPT has led to a proliferation of stores created individuals with dubious qualifications and no classroom experience.]
Variety. Primarily laboratory activities, demonstrations, and guided classroom discussions with AV presentations. Also reading, writing, and problem-solving. Videos with question sets are one component of a varied curriculum. Crossword puzzles add a colorful thread to the tapestry.
Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching - American Association of Physics Teachers Fellow - American Association of Physics Teachers Distinguished Service Citation - Northern California and Nevada American Association of Physics Teachers Distinguished Service Citation - San Juan Unified School District Award for Professional Excellence - San Juan Unified School District Citation for Outstanding Service - Rio Americano High School Most Valuable Teacher Award - Rio Americano High School Award for Outstanding Service
University of Michigan: BS.Ed (Physics/Mathematics) - National University: MS.IL (with honors)
Author of lab manuals for Conceptual Physics, Conceptual Physical Science, and Conceptual Integrated Science. Coordinator and leader of Physics Teacher SOS (PTSOS) / New Teacher Workshops for the Northern California and Nevada section of the American Association of Physics Teachers. Appointed by California's State Board of Education to serve on the California Department of Education's Assessment Review Panel. Served on the CDE's Golden State Exam Development Committee and the American Association of Physics Teachers' Examination Editorial Board. Mentor: Southern California Alliance of Mentors for Physics Instruction (SCAMPI) in association with the Southern California Area Modern Physics Institute (SCAMPI). Advanced amateur nature/wildlife/travel photographer.
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff
English Language Arts, Specialty, Math, Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, Computer Science, Health, Geography, Psychology, Economics , General Science, Physical Science, Forensics, Engineering, Phonics, African History, Social Emotional Learning