Science Department Chairman
Physics and Chemistry Instructor

Education

Mississippi State University, writing dissertation for PhD. in Curriculum and Instruction, Physics Minor
Delta State University, 1994: Master of Science in Natural Science, Physical Science Major
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary,1980: Master of Religious Education
Delta State University, 1979: Bachelor of Science in Education

First Year at SA:
2000-2001

 

Professional Accomplishments

Gamma Beta Phi, MSU, 2005-present
Phi Kappa Phi, MSU, 2006-present
Phi Delta Kappa International 2005-present
Mississippi Private School Overall Science Fair Chairman since 2002
Institute of Higher Learning Website Development Work Team, 2008

Overall Science Excellence Award presented to Starkville Academy
MPSEA First Place: 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008
MPSEA Second Place: 2003, 2006

Mentor to International Science Fair Participant: Parisa Toghiani, 2004
Mentor to International Science Fair Alternates: Madhavi Gavini, 2005; Rachel Huber, 2008

Coach Mississippi University for Women Science Competition
First Place: 2003, 2007
Third Place: 2005, 2004

Coach Mississippi Regional Science Bowl
Third Place: 2008

As a science instructor, I try to help each student broaden their understanding of how the world works. I emphasize that “Chem is TRY” and that in physics what has been learned in math class can be applied to science. I encourage students to persevere as they strive to achieve their personal goals and build a science foundation that will allow them to reach those goals.