Eddie Edwards
Education
- M.S. Texas A&M University
- B.S. West Texas A&M University
- 22 graduate hrs in Physics
Previous Positions
| Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Research Asst., Wadley Cancer Research Hospital, Dallas, TX | 1971-08-15 | 1972-06-01 |
| Histotechnologist, High Plains Baptist Hospital, Amarillo, TX | 1972-11-01 | 1974-07-01 |
| Biology & Physical Sci. Teacher, Pecos Consolidated School District, Pecos, TX | 1974-08-20 | 1978-05-31 |
| Physics & Physical Sci. Teacher, Amarillo ISD, Amarillo, TX | 1978-08-01 | 1994-07-31 |
| Graduate Asst. & Instructor, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX | 1988-07-01 | 1995-07-31 |
| Curriculum & Staff Dev. Coord., Asst. Principal, Amarillo ISD, Amarillo, TX | 1995-07-01 | 2002-07-01 |
| Consultant, Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX | 2002-08-01 | 2004-05-15 |
| Physics teacher, Ascension Academy, Amarillo, TX | 2013-11-15 | 2016-05-31 |
Courses Taught at Amarillo College
| Course ID | Course Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS-1305-001 | Introductory Physics I | 2022SP |
| PHYS-1305-001 | Introductory Physics I | 2021SP |
| PHYS-1305-001 | Introductory Physics I | 2021FA |
| PHYS-1305-001 | Introductory Physics I | 2020SP |
| PHYS-1305-001 | Introductory Physics I | 2020FA |
Other Credentials
| Credential |
|---|
| Mid-Management Certification, May 1998 |
| PHYS 689 Special Topics; 2 hr |
| PHYS 660 Evolution of Physics; 3 hr |
| PHYS 665 Concepts of Modern Physics; 3 hr |
| PHYS 685 Physics Problems; taken twice, 6 hrs total |
| PHY 599 Astronomy Education; 1 hr (N. Arizona Univ.) |
| PHY 599 Contemporary Developments; 3 hr (N. Arizona Univ.) |
| PHY 590 Special Problems; 3 hr (Univ. of Rhode Island) |
Publications, Presentations, Public Works and Awards
(1993) Tandy Technology Scholar Teacher Award |
(1986) National Operation Physics Development Team (only member from TX) |
(1989) Book Review, "The Physics Teacher" (Journal of American Assn. ofm Physics Teachers |
(1989) Named to Editorial Board, "The Physics Teacher," (Journal of American Assn. of Physics Teachers) |
(1985) named as a Physics Teaching Resource Agent (1 of 100 in the nation) |
(1981) TX Energy & Environmental Education Outstanding Educator Award |
(1990) Article ("Why I Am a Teacher") published in "The TX Science Teacher" (Journal of the Science Teachers Assn. of TX) |
(2012) Katherine Mays Award for Outstanding Contributions to Physics Education, TX Section, American Assn. of Physics Teachers |
(1999) Article ("A High School Environmental Technology Program") published in "ATEEC News," by the National Center for Environmental Education |
(2002) Lifetime Achievement Award, TX Alliance for Minorities in Engineering |
(1997) Outstanding Educator, TX Alliance for Minorities in Engineering |
(1990) University of Texas' Excellence Award for Outstanding High School Teachers |
(1989) Amarillo High School's Outstanding Teacher |
(1985) Excellence in Physics Teaching Award, TX Section, American Assn. of Physics Teachers |