Cameras, Laptops, Whiteboard, Astronomy equipment such as models, programs etc. Rock and or mineral kits. Rock tumblers or anything with Earth space science.
My Philosophy:
Give them the right tools and they will learn. Take them from where they are as far as I can take them.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Married with Son a senior Pensacola Christian College, Son with Masters working in Math and Science Technician DOE of Virginia, Daughter in college for RN, daughter BA in Accounting.
Very active as teacher and in the community.
College and Degrees:
BS in Education University of California of Pennsylvania
Working on Masters in Technology
Activities:
Scout Master, Cub Scout Master, Round Table Chairman, Junior Leadership Trainer, Church Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Soccer Coach
Favorite Books:
Bible, Science Fair Project books, NASA space flights, Earth and Space research
Favorite Quotes:
A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation. - Cicero
If there is a technological advance without a social advance, there is, almost automatically, an increase in human misery. - Michael Harrington
Interests:
Skiing, Ice Skating, Roller Skating, Hunting, Swimming, Rock Collecting, Fishing, Hiking, coin collecting, Fishing, Star watching.
Employment History:
Sgt for 4 years US Air Force
3 Years C&O Railroad Signalman
15 years plant engineer and Stationary Boiler Engineer
21 years 6-12 Science, Math, Social Studies, Language Arts
Why Do I Teach?:
Earth and Space Science 9-12
Computer Science K-12
Middle School Integrated all subjects.