STEM curriculum • Physics • Modeling

STEM curriculum designer focused on clear, rigorous thinking.

I design physics and math experiences that make abstract ideas concrete — through computation, visual modeling, and carefully scaffolded practice.

Former classroom teacher & physicist. I build reproducible, classroom-tested materials for secondary and early college learners.

Curriculum design Physics & math Computational modeling Assessment writing

Curriculum projects

A sample of units and learning sequences I’ve designed. Each project is built to be teachable by others: clear objectives, reproducible workflows, and assessments aligned to what students actually do.

FLAGSHIP UNIT
Are Bugs Intelligent?

A multi-lesson interdisciplinary unit where students design mazes, model random walks, build probability trees and distributions, and compare and contrast human reasoning to a “very dumb bug.” Blends hands-on experimentation with accessible mathematical modeling.

Math Modeling Probability Grades 10–12
MODELING UNIT • IN DEVELOPMENT
Modeling Heat Diffusion

A multi-lesson math–science unit where students explore how heat spreads through space using discrete models, simulations, and physical intuition. Builds from simple averaging rules to full numerical diffusion models, connecting computation, visualization, and real-world phenomena.

Math Physics Computational modeling Grades 9–12
COMPUTATION • IN DEVELOPMENT
Intro to modeling with Python or spreadsheets

A modular sequence that lets schools choose their toolset: notebooks, spreadsheets, or both. Focuses on modeling ideas rather than specific syntax.

Computational modeling Cross-platform

About

I’m a physicist and educator who likes to make complex ideas feel precise, honest, and teachable. My background spans secondary classrooms, university labs, and curriculum work that connects rigorous content with real constraints teachers face.

I’m especially interested in curriculum that develops computational thinking and data literacy without assuming advanced math. That means careful scaffolding, authentic tasks, and materials that are ready for teachers to pick up and use.

  • Master’s in Physics (Montana State University)
  • Experience teaching grades 5–12 and university-level labs
  • Curriculum design across physics, math, and computational units
  • Comfortable with Python, numerical modeling, and LaTeX workflows

Contact

If you’d like to talk about curriculum projects, contract work, or collaboration, you can reach me directly. I’m especially interested in remote roles focused on STEM, computational thinking, and assessment design.