In 2008, the entire 11th grade class of Mainland high school ran a lab to determine the ideal shape for a hypothetical mail delivery device called a, "KNex Lander". The original design (made of KNex... of course) was created by a pair of Embry Riddel engineering students. Students tested the design, then they tested a litany of improvements on that design. This file simulates that activity using the actual data generated. It follows the process from measurement, through data crunching to graphi
In 2008, the entire 11th grade class of Mainland high school ran a lab to determine whether there were factors which made a person a better player of the popular game, "Washers"... (Note: this is VASTLY different than the drinking game called "Quarters"... Really... Vastly different.) Students completed a form, then played a series of ""Washer" games. Their data and scores were accumulated and analyzed. This file simulates that activity using the actual data generated. It follows the process fr
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Experience
30+ years in classrooms throughout the state of florida
Teaching style
I was educated as a scientist. I fell into teaching when the incompatibility of studying black bears for months on end in the Everglades and a successful marriage hit me.
I (correctly) chose the wife...
So my students "do" stuff instead of listening to me.
When they have to read, I make sure it's something worth reading.
When they have to write, I make sure they know it's worth writing...
When they sit in front of a computer, they're going to be entertained AND educated.
Never did get the hang of "busy work".
Awards & shining teacher moments
Nearly 40 years of teaching a myriad of amazing students!
Everything else is noise.
My own education history
University of Miami: B.Sc, (1984) Biology, w/Chemistry minor
University of South Florida: M.Ed (1987) Science Curriculum and Instruction
National Board Certification (2009)
Additional biographical information
I've taught every grade from 6-12.
I've taught (almost) every science subject the state of Florida offers.
I've taught in Tampa, Miami, Panama City, Pierson, Daytona Beach, and Ormond Beach... 15 schools. I guess I can't hold a job down.
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