Life on the Other Side of the Red Pen
My perspective on both physics and education shifted radically immediately after my Carleton graduation, when I switched over from receiving grades to granting them. In many ways, however, my life remained exactly the same. Eleven years later, I am still amazed at how parallel the paths of learner and educator are, and I am not always sure which path I am on at any given moment. In this talk, I will share my experiences teaching high school physics in the unique world of college-preparatory boarding schools, and also explain how my career facilitates my “hobby” of chasing after severe thunderstorms.