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- Hans Brockhoff |
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This
is my 14th year teaching at PHS. I teach Physics, AP Physics and 9th
Grade Global Science. The students in my last 4 AP Physics classes
have passed the National AP Exam at a 77.8% pass rate (National
Average pass rate is approximately 59%), with no class
achieving an average pass rate of less than 70%. For the last 4
years, I have been an active member of the State of Washington
Science Assessment Leadership Team (SALT) that writes, scores,
evaluates each and ever question that goes on the WASL High School
Science Exam.
Prior to teaching, I was in the Navy.
I was a Naval Flight Officer (over 5,000 hrs in the air), a Nuclear
Weapons Officer aboard an aircraft carrier and I was Aviation
Operations Officer in charge of an Air Field in the Indian Ocean
about the time of Desert Storm where both Navy and Air Force
Aircraft based their operations from.
I am
married (Judy) and have 2 kids (Christen & Hans II).
Contact Info: E-mail:
BrockhoffH@psd401.net
Website: Global Science, College-Prep Physics, AP Physics
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- James Mills |
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I
enjoy biology and I am passionate about teaching biology. Biology is
one of those fields of study that enables an individual the ability
to discover the patterns of life. Biology gives you the foundation
and applications to better understand our influences on the world
and how the world influences us.
Before teaching at Peninsula High School for the last six years, I
taught and developed the first International Baccalaureate Biology
Program in Western United States (14 years) and I taught a Pre IB
program in Western Africa (2 years). I have also worked in resource
management for the United States Forest Service, as a research
biologist for United States National Park Service and as a Research
Associate for Oregon State University's Cooperative Research Unit.
I also performed Molecular Biology research at Pacific Lutheran
University, as well as performing and publishing research on
the California Gray Whale in Alaska and Mexico. My graduate degree
research was in environmental toxicology and I have an Undergraduate
Degree in Zoology and a Masters Degree in Biology.
Teaching at PHS has been especially pleasurable because I have been
able to watch my four children (Melissa, Jimmy, Amy and Lindsey),
and their childhood friends, enter and graduate from Peninsula High
School. My wife, Sheryl also teaches for the Peninsula School
District. The overwhelming sense of community is invaluable to me.
There is nothing more enjoyable than helping students perform
research and seeing my students outside of school in Gig Harbor, and
sometimes while traveling in Maui. I am also fortunate to be working
with the best administrative team that I have experienced while
teaching.
Contact Info: E-mail:
MillsJ@psd401.net
Website: Biology, Pre AP Biology, Zoology |
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- Reyn Riley |
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Endorsements: Biology 6 -12, General
Science 6 - 12, Fine Arts K - 12
Education:
M.A. in Teaching, University of Florida,
State University of New York
I love to be a student as well as teach. Last year, winter quarter
I
took an organic chemistry class.
Teaching Experience:
This is my 4th year at PHS, before PHS I taught science for 8 years at
University Place.
I have taught at a private school in Fontainebleau, France, and in
public schools in Gainesville, Florida.
I have been teaching since 1983.
Outside of school:
My interests are anything science and art related, biology,
medicine,
chemistry, botany, ceramics. I spend time weaving, knitting and
sewing. I have vegetable, flower and fruit gardens. I love to
make soap, bake and I have pack animals for hiking.
Contact Info: E-mail:
RileyR@psd401.net
Website: Chemistry
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- Billie Thorson |
Science explains the world around us!
Biology is that part of the world that is alive! My passion is
working with students in science to make them understand how
important their choices are to the future of our planet. I teach AP
Biology for those students who would like a more in-depth
experience. I teach Biology to sophomores to help them round out
their science literacy that began as freshmen in Global Science. I
have had amazing opportunities as a teacher. I have worked with NASA
in Alaska, done research at Princeton University, written display
information for the Museum of Natural History in NY, done laser
research in a lab at Hanford and worked with the College Board
reading exams. My husband (Tom) and I have three children and 7
grandchildren. Visiting them has given us opportunity to travel the
world. At home on the Key Pen, I organically garden, do Yoga, read,
dance, kayak and remodel.
Contact Info: E-mail:
ThorsonB@psd401.net
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