Education: Masters Degree in Health and Physical Education

                  Bachelors Degree in Technology Education

                  Associates Degree in Architectural Drafting

Contact Information: (724) 254-2666 ext. 2043

                                  [email protected]

Courses Taught:

STEM Engineering 7

Physical Education 10-12

CAD Engineering

STEM Engineering 6

Robotics

Wood I, II, III

Wood Techniques/Carpentry

 

Course Descriptions:

STEM Engineering 7
Grade 7

Periods/Week: 5 days a week for 9 weeks

Credit Value: .25
This course will introduce students to basic woodworking concepts and safe working
habits in a wood shop environment. Students will become familiar with hand tools and
the safe, proper use of various woodworking equipment. Students will learn how to
measure using a 16th scale ruler. Students will have the opportunity to do one of two
activities. One, manufacture a clock based on engineering specifications given in an
engineering drawing. Two, develop a CO2 dragster out of basswood following strict
design specifications given by the instructor. Both activities will require students to
develop/use problem-solving skills, creative/innovation skills, and data interpretation
skills to help prepare them for the job skills needed in the future.

 

Physical Education (Male/Female)
Grade: 10-12
Periods/Week: 1 Semester or 2 days/week for the year
Credit Value: .5
Physical Education is that part of the total educational program that focuses on the
growth and development of physical skills and abilities of an individual. Sports offered
will be based on class size, class interest and instructor's discretion. Skills, techniques,
strategies and rules learned for the sports that are taught will be used enabling the student
to progress to a higher level of ability. Potential use of these lifetime activities will be
emphasized. Good sportsmanship, responsible attitudes, appreciation toward oneself, and
regard for others are all promoted in this program.

 

CAD Engineering I
Grade: 9-12

In this course, the primary goal is for students to be introduced to the engineering
program AutoCAD. AutoCAD is a Computer Aided Design (CAD) software program
that students will use to apply it to a variety of drawing and design situations. After an
introductory orientation, students will learn to read and draw several types of technical
drawings. This information will then be applied in the design process as student’s work
individually and/or in groups on a number of engineering activities to produce different
technical drawings, as well as, layout and design a cabin based on current building codes.
Students will play the role of professional designers and planners who create a design
solution to meet the needs of the client. Methods of instruction in this course will
include: class lecture, demonstrations, hands on practice, class discussion and videos.

 

STEM Engineering 6
Grade: 6

In this course, students will engage in projects aligned to Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Possible activities that students will participate
in, but not limited to, are amusement park/bridge design/build, 3D printing, and CAD
applications using the design software TinkerCAD. In doing these activities, students
will compete in real-world activities that use the principles of simple machines, critical
thinking, designing, team work, and problem solving of real world problems to find a
solution in a practical format.

 

Robotics (Battle Bots)
Grades 9-12

This course is open to any student in grades 9-12. As a team, we will compete in the
Heritage Conference Battle Bot Competition that will take place at one of the schools in
the Heritage Conference. Working in small teams, you will have the choice of being on
the design team (CADD), build team (wood shop), or the electrical wiring (electrical)
team. As a team, you will design, build, test, and compete in these battle bot
competitions to destroy the opponents robot.
We will work with the ICTC machining students with our robot design. We will take a
field trip to ICTC once a year to get to know those students and to get an understanding
of how they will take our working drawings to make each part of our robot. This class is
perfect for the students who have a big imagination and like to build and destroy things!

 

Wood I, II, II
Grade: 9-12

This course will introduce students to basic woodworking concepts and product design.
Students will become familiar with hand tools, different wood types, power equipment,
basic wood joints and joinery processes. Wood and tool identification, adhesives,
clamping techniques, and wood substitutes will be explored. Additionally, students will
engage in learning activities that demonstrate their knowledge of lumber materials used
in the process of selecting lumber for construction grade material to cabinetmaking
material. Tree identification, timber-sawing methods, methods of drying green lumber,
and identification and description of defects in lumber will be taught to give students an
understanding of how material is chosen for product selection. A wood project
incorporating all of the above techniques will be chosen by the students to produce.
Methods of instruction in this course will include: class lecture, demonstrations, hands on
practice, class discussion and videos. Wood II and or Wood III will build upon the skills
learned in previous classes. These are more advanced classes that cater to the individual
students needs, wants, and skill level. All projects will be independent projects that the
students desire to make and/or assigned by the instructor.

 

Wood Techniques

Grades 9-12

 

Carpentry
Grades 9-12

This is an introductory class in carpentry, designed to give an overview of the various
components of residential construction and building techniques used in the carpentry
industry today. Students will learn about and use basic hand tools and power tools with
an emphasis on the maintenance and safe operation of these tools. They will learn about
standard lumber, engineered lumber, nails, fasteners, sheathing materials and various
other building materials that are utilized in the construction industry. Students will also
gain a better understanding of math practices that are commonly used in the construction
industry. Students will also learn framing techniques to build a kitchen wall and install
wall and base cabinetry in the kitchen. In addition to this, students will gain general
knowledge reading and interpreting architectural blueprints. Methods of instruction in
this course will include: class lecture, demonstrations, hands on practice, class discussion
and videos.