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Covington, Louisiana, United States
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43 years teaching mathematics, the last 28 at Mandeville High School, Mandeville, LA., Presently retired. Last year taught Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC. Adjunct Instructor University LA Monroe and T3 Regional Instructor.
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Preview of Algebra I Lab: Parabolic Action of a Free Falling Object - Finding the Equation

Algebra I Lab: Parabolic Action of a Free Falling Object - Finding the Equation

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here is nothing better for understanding than real world applications. In this lab, students use a motion detector to collect data, transfer the data to all group members, create scatter plots, and trace to find the vertex and three more points. In the group lab report, they answer questions about the meaning of the axes and the data points. Then each member of the group will use the vertex and one of the three other data points to find the equation of the parabola in vertex form, y = a(x-h)2 +
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Experience

43 years teaching mathematics, the last 28 at Mandeville High School, Mandeville, LA., Presently retired. Last year taught Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC. Adjunct Instructor University LA Monroe and T3 Regional Instructor.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, PTSA Educator of Distinction for Mandeville High School and for state of Louisiana, Teacher of the Year for Mandeville High School and St. Tammany Parish,Siemens Award for Outstanding Teacher of AP Mathematics for LA, Outstanding High School Mathematics Teacher for LATM, LaCUE (Louisiana Computer Using Educators) Secondary Teacher of the Year State, Tandy Technology Scholars Outstanding Teacher Math/Science/Computer.

My own education history

BS Mathematics Education, MS Mathematics, National Board Certification AYA Mathematics

Additional biographical information

Married 53 years, 3 children and 7 grandchildren, 1 great grand daughter