He is a graduate of Allegheny College where he received a BS in Biology and an MA in Education. He has been teaching at Olmsted Falls for 28 years. The course uses Modern Biology, a textbook published by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. The course schedule follows the Table of Contents that is presented in the text, with the exception of a unit on ecology which is presented during the spring term. Students are expected to keep a notebook which includes daily notes, assignments, lab work, and summaries of miscellaneous activities.
Homework is given daily.
Grades are determined by a student's performance over 4 major areas. These areas include tests and quizzes, homework, lab work, and the notebook project. A small amount of extra credit is available. An exam is given at the conclusion of each of the 9 week grading periods. Current students may find the rest of this web site helpful at different times throughout the year.