Welcome!
My name is Oather Strawderman and I have taught Physics in Lawrence Kansas since 1997. I am the Science Department Chair at Lawrence Free State High School. My teaching experience includes all forms of AP Physics. I have worked as a Question Leader, Table Leader and Reader at the annual AP Physics Reading in June since 2012. As a result of my experience as a Reader I have had the opportunity to be an item writer and reviewer for the AP Physics 1, 2 and C exams, including as a member of the AP Physics Instructional Design Team helping to develop the resources on AP Classroom. As a College Board endorsed AP Physics International Consultant, I have presented daylong and week-long workshops in 37 states. I have also presented at multiple AP Annual Conferences, AAPT National Conferences and the College Board Forum. In addition, I am honored to have had the opportunity to present International Workshops in Kunming China, Dubai United Arab Emirates, Ontario Canada, and four times in Shanghai China. I served for seven years on AP Physics 2 Development Committee, including four years as Co-Chair, where I helped develop the exam and worked on the preparation of the Curriculum Framework. I also Am a member of the Rearticulation Committee that revamped the Curriculum Frameworks for all the AP Physics course. My work on the Development Committee has also included membership on the AP Physics Course Audit Scoring Guide Development Committee. I also train other AP Consultants and mentor new AP Physics Consultants for College Board as the Lead Consultant for AP Physics. I am also an Instructor for AP Daily in AP Classroom for both AP Physics 1 & 2 and AP Live on YouTube for AP Physics 2. In addition to my work with AP Physics, I also conduct workshops for district and building staff to increase the equity and access of their AP Programs. I also recently present Cross-Curricular Skills AP Workshops. I also am the Chair of the College Board Science Academic Advisory Committee for which I will be advising College Board on all things Science related.
I love to help students on their journey to discover and understand Physics!! I hope that the resources on my website help you make learning for your students more “Phluid”!!!
Thanks for visiting!!!!
Oather
