Welcome to my physics course website. Physics is pure pleasure for me, so I am delighted to be teaching this course. This is my twenty-fifth year as a teacher at Providence High School, and I feel very fortunate to be working at such a fine school. My background is as follows. I am originally from Great Falls, SC -- about fifty miles south of Charlotte on I-77. I have degrees in physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (M.S., ’95) and from Clemson University (B.S., ’91). My wife, Alicia, my 18-year-old son, Luke, and my beagle, Daisy, live with me in Waxhaw. My older son, Clark, is in his third year at NC State in Raleigh.

I have several goals as a teacher. I plan not only to prepare the student thoroughly for course exams, but also for related studies in science and math beyond high school. At the same time I hope to make this course interesting, fun, and relevant to life. Finally and most importantly, I intend to raise students’ confidence in, and appreciation for, learning.

Beginning this year, all my courses will be managed through the Canvas platform. Please go to your course in Canvas to view physics content for this school year. I may use this website again at sometime for posting publicly.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to arrange a conference with me at any time, please email me at gl.jones@cms.k12.nc.us to ensure the quickest response. Also, feel free to call the front desk of our school if you would prefer to leave me a phone message; the school’s main office number is 980-343-5390.

I look forward to a rewarding year for all -- students, parents, and teachers. If there is anything I can do to improve the experience in my class, please let me know.

Sincerely,

A. Glenn Jones