About me...

This is for those idividuals who need to annotate their work cited lists for stuff on my website.

I've been teaching physics at Albemarle High School, in Virginia, since 1986. I enjoy my job so much that I don't look at as work, it's a passion.I like learning new applications of physics concepts. I enjoy the challenge in presenting the pictures and concepts in my head to others. I love demonstrations where the students are the presenters and analyzers. The demonsrations with counter intuitive actions are my favorite. I can never get enough hands-on.

I see the web as a way to extend learning, fill in for loss time and provide a learning experience that is a great accompanyment to hands-on learning. Nearly everything on this website was created by me. The only exception is the chapter on, "A Further Understanding of Gravity" by Andy Jackson and posted with his permission. Currently, I'm develping new teaching techniques and adapting older techniques that utilize Google Docs as a collboration tool among the students.I'm working on podcasts and vidcasts on YouTube to explain some of the more difficult conepts or math for my students. (Click here for my stuff on YouTube) The more I learn the more I want to do.

Javascript was my first tool for web inteaction. Then I discovered Flash. I've been using Flash since 2000. It is a software, "swiss army knife." With Flash I create movies to animate my point, simulations for student inquiry, and I love the simplicity of the draw tools. The draw tools are the best entry drawing tool on the market. As a fellow teacher please feel free to use any resources you find on my website for non-commercial purposes. I feel honored whenever I hear that someone found liked and used something I created.

This summer when I'm not working I hope to update the teacher resource section, update my online book on "Roller Coaster Physics" with some math corrections and animations, and create an online physics reference. Oh yea, I also plan on spending a lot of time with my family bowling on the Wii or leveling up in "Call of Duty."

This website is updated just about everyday.

You will not find my e-mail on this website. I HATE SPAM and get too much of it without making it easier for spammers by posting an email address on the website. If you are writing a work cited section and you require an email address just write "withheld for privacy reasons."