About Us

Welcome to the Florida section of AAPT. We're a professional organization of teachers of physics and physical science from K12 to post-secondary around Florida. We strive to advance the teaching of physics, further the appreciation of the role of physics in our culture, and enhance effective communication among those concerned with the teaching of physics at all levels. Drop us a line at AAPTFlorida@gmail.com. Note: area sections of AAPT are separate organizations from the national American Association of Physics Teachers.

Officers of AAPT Florida

President: Lee Trampleasure, Saint Stephen's Episcopal School (since 2023)

Treasurer: Kevin Thomas, Orange County Schools (since 2016)

Secretary: Brandon Wiles, Santa Fe College (since 2022)

Section Representative: Karim Diff, Santa Fe College (since 2023)

AAPT Florida Constitution

Past Officers

Section Representative

Grace Bossé (2021-2023)

Shawn Weatherford (2018-2020)

Anne Cox (2011 - 2018)

Sherry Savrda (1999-2011)

Mary Winn (1996-99)

Alex Dickison (1977-96)

Stanley Ballard (1971-77)

Guy Foreman (1970-71)

President

Brian Lee (2020-2023)

Adam LaMee (2016-2020)

Karim Diff (2011 - 2016)

Ken Shacter (2010-2011)

Jane Nelson (2008-2010)

Frank Lock (2006-2008)

Anne Cox (2004-2006)

Lee Murfee (2002-2004)

Madi Dogariu (2001-2002)

John Barryman (2000-2001)

Art Woodruff (1999-2000)

Henri Van Rinsvelt (1998-99)

Sherry Savrda (1997-98)

Daniel Lee Neal (1996-97)

Lawrence Bigelow (1995-96)

Joan Schwebel (1993-95)

Robert Himes (1992-93)

Paul Simony (1991-92)

Bill McCord (1990-91)

Betty Vail (1989-90)

Robert Carson (1988-89)

Jack Brennan (1987-88)

Steve Browder (1986-87)

Ron Kirkland (1985-86)

Jeff Myers (1983-85)

Ben Lynd (1982-83)

Frank Anderson (1980-82)

Joseph Aubel (1979-80)

Michael Kambour (1978-79)

Bill McCord (1977-78)

James Browder (1976-77)

Alex Dickison (1975-76)

Jack Noon (1974-75)

Joseph Aubel (1973-74)

William Phillips (1972-73)

M. T. Kambour (1971-72)

Secretary

Adam LaMee (2020-2022)

Karim Diff (2004-2011)

Treasurer

Jim Nelson (2007-2016)

Jane Nelson (2004-2007)

Secretary/Treasurer (1972-2004)

Jane Nelson (1992-2004)

Jim Howard (1989-92)

Lowell Seacat (1983-89)

Mary Winn (1982-83)

Jeffrey Myers (1980-82)

Ben Lynd (1979-80)

Frank Anderson (1976-79)

John Sheldon (1975-76)

Irving Foster (1972-75)