The ATEMS Robotics team is blessed with four coaches from our school. They've dedicated hundreds of afternoons throughout the years to keep the Engineering Lab open for us to work. Our coaches plan and schedule competitions, and most of all, they encourage us to lead and succeed.
Mr. Larry Haney
Email: larry.haney@abileneisd.org
Mr. Haney is one of ATEMS Robotics' original coaches. He has taught at ATEMS since our school's founding in 2009. In addition to coaching robotics, Mr. Haney teaches IED (Introduction to Engineering and Design) and CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing).
Mrs. Denae Volk
Email: denae.volk@abileneisd.org
Mrs. Volk teaches POE (Principles of Engineering), EDD (Engineering Design and Development), and classroom-integrated VEX and BEST Robotics. This is her first year teaching at ATEMS.
Mr. Tracy Long
Email: tracy.long@abileneisd.org
Mr. Long is one of the ATEMS Robotics Team's coaches. He teaches PLTW Aerospace Engineering, Physics, and AP Physics.
Mr. Andrew Hope
Email: andrew.hope@abileneisd.org
Mr. Hope is one of the ATEMS Robotics Team's coaches. He teaches drones, video game design, Robotics, and Practicum in IT