SV Physics
Welcome to my Physics information page.
Each class I teach here at Spring Valley has a separate page with assignments and other information.
Below you will find a description of each class I teach and the syllabus.
Honors/Discovery Physics
A College level introductory course in physics, covering kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, electrical charges, current, circuits, magnetism, waves, sound , fluid flow and more. Topics are covered indepth with rigorous mathematical problem solving. This also forms the first part of AP Physics 2. Course Syllabus
Explorations (Magnet) and CP Physics
A High School College Prep level introductory course in physics within the Magnet Program, covering kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, electrical charges, current, circuits, magnetism, waves, sound and more. Course Syllabus
AP Physics 1
The first part of AP Physics, A college level introductory course in physics, covering kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, electrical charges, current, circuits, waves, sound and more. Topics are covered indepth with rigorous mathematical problem solving. Students take the AP Physics 1 Test at the end of this course. Course Syllabus
AP Physics 2
The second part of AP Physics, A college level introductory course in physics, covering energy, electrical charges, current, circuits, magnetism, waves, sound , fluid flow, optics, basic quantum theory and more. Topics are covered indepth with rigorous mathematical problem solving. Students take the AP Physics 2 Test at the end of this course. Course Syllabus
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About Me
EDUCATION:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering - Virginia Tech 1994
M.A.T. Natural Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia 2000
EXPERIENCE:
Science Teacher, SVHS 15 years
Worked with with USC Electrical Engineering Dept developing next generation photovoltaics and semiconductors
Mechanical Engineer 6 years
Modine Manufacturing - OEM heat exchanger for Automotive industry.
FN Manufacturing - Military Small arms
ACTIVITIES:
Club sponsor -Ultimate Frisbee, Drs Without Borders, Roman/Celtic History Club
Graduation commitee, Elephant Room Coordination
Teacher Mentor
Various Magnet program activities (interviews, orientation, symposium,...)
Past involvement: FCA, Freshmen mentoring
HONORS/AWARDS:
National Board Recertification 2015
SVHS Apple Award 2013
Who's Who Among American Teachers 2006
National Board Certification 2005
QUOTE: " True freedom is not the ability to do what you want, but the power to do what you ought." -R. McQuilken