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Faculty
Biographies
THOMAS
Holbrook
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309-438-8106 |
twholbro@ ilstu.edu |
Office
Room 303 |
Education
and Awards:
M.S. Ed Eastern Illinois University
(1981) B.S. Ed. University of Illinois (1976)
National Board Certified Teacher (2003)
2001 Illinois Physics Teacher of the Year (ISAAPT)
2007 Winner of Presidential Award for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Special academic interests:
PTRA ( Physics Teaching Resource Agent), Physics
Teaching via Modeling, Teaching with toys
Experience: University High School since
1982 Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Placement chemistry 5
years at Joliet Catholic High School, Joliet Illinois,
Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Earth Science
Research publications:
"Engaging students in
conducting Socratic dialogues: Suggestions for science
teachers"
Journal of Physics Teacher Education Online,
Vol. 4, No. 1, Autumn 2006
"Operation Physics:
A Middle School Scientific Literacy Program for Rural
Illinois"
Extracurricular Involvements:
Scholastic Bowl coach (19 yr) Retired 2003
W.Y.S.E.
(Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) coach
Personal: Married (Cathy) with two children,
Tim and Jeff
Other interests: Theatre, travel, reading, music,
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2008-2009 Schedule
Per. 2 AP Chem Rm. 309
Per. 3 Office Hr
Rm. 303
Per. 4
Physics
Rm. 309
Per. 5
Physics
Rm. 309
Per. 6
Free
Per. 7
Physics
Rm. 309
Per. 8
Free
6-9 PM
Wed. AP Chem Lab
Rm. 112 SLB |
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