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Mr. Brian Lamore
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Chinquapin School
Hometown:
Turners Falls, MA
Class Information:
Room Number: PHYS Lab
Students per Class: 20
Class Description:
12th Grade Technology Applications. We learn about how to best use technology in real-world applications. Part of this course is about robotics and programming, and I think the LEGO NXT robotics kit is a good choice for the average student. 11th & 12th Engineering & Technology. We learn about mechanical drawings, machine shop tools, electronics, circuit construction, digital and analog circuits, binary numbers, digitization, and robotics. 12thPre-Calculus with Integrated Physics. We learn about how math can be applied to real-world applications, using sensors and data acquisition systems. Chinquapinis a school for low-income minority students from the Houston area.
Position:
Science, Math, & Technology Faculty
Needs:
Robotics, electronic kits, machine shop equipment, data acquisition sensors
My Philosophy:
As a former engineer in industry, my philosophy is to give students the knowledge and experience they need to discover their passions and select a field of study before they head off to college.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I was an engineer for 13 years, did a Peace Corps service in Nepal, and became a secondary teacher. I am motivated by discovering new and inexpensive ways to give my students a real-world experience and hopefully inspire them in the process.
College and Degrees:
BS Physics University of Massachusetts Alsocourses in EE from University of Lowell
Activities:
Conduct workshops for Physics teachers, JH Girls' Volleyball coach, Varsity Girls' Basketball coach, Bus Driver
Favorite Books:
Education of Little Tree, God Of Small Things, The English Patient, E=mc2, Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, The Prophet,
Favorite Quotes:
Be the change you want in the world. My life is my message.
Interests:
Animal rescue, piano, tennis
Employment History:
1985-1986 Substitute teacher 1986-1991Nuclear Effects Engineer 1992-2000Machine Vision Engineer 2000-2002US Peace Corps/Nepal 2003-presentThe Chinquapin School
Why Do I Teach?:
I want to make a difference; teaching gives my life purpose. I believe education can at least help prevent someone from being taken advantage of. At best education lays the path to a higher awareness.