Shawn Cornally

I want to serve as many students as possible. I aim to do this through progressive pedagogy, sensible use of technology, reformed assessment practices, and compassion for students.

Email:
Blog:
Tweet:

Learned:

University of Iowa - Iowa City

Master: Science Education
Major: Physics
Minor: Geology
Endorsed: Chemistry, Biology, & Mathematics

Teaching:

Solon High School Science/Math Instructor – 2008 - Present

Planned, executed, and assessed instruction in:

  • Physics I: Energy & Mechanics
  • Physics II: Electromagnetism and Modern Physics
  • Calculus: Differentiation and Integration
  • Vector Calculus
  • Computer Programming I: Markup, Design, and Scripting
  • Computer Programming II: Object-Oriented Design
  • Geology & Meteorology
  • Biology
  • Bioethics

University of Iowa Lecturing Professor – 2011

097:105 - Societal and Educational Applications of Physical Science

Kirkwood Community College Adjunct Education Professor

Intro to Education: Exploring Teaching

Entrepreneur:

ThThTh Industries LLC Designer, Developer

Designer, programmer, and manager of BlueHarvest: Assessment Through Feedback.

Legendary Codeworks Developer

Speaking & PD:
Booking Inquires

Education-Related

  • 05.2012 - Global Physics Deparment - Assessment & Misconceptions & Fremilab
  • 01.2012 - Keynote AEA8 Superintendents - Teachers as Experimentalists
  • 06.2011 - Ignite Education - "A" Through "F": A Silly Thing
  • 05.2011 - TEDxEastsidePrep - Pointslessness: The Future of Education Without Coercion or Toy Economies
  • 06.2011 - American Reason Radio - Systemic education reform. Featuring Dr. Tae.
  • 06.2011 - Iowa State Modeling Instruction Workshop - Education's Dirty Laundry: Assessment
  • 05.2011 - Wisconsin Mathematics Council, Presenter - Assessment: A Journey of a Thousand Chagrins
  • 09.2010/02.2011 - University of Iowa Methods in Secondary Science Education, Guest Lecture - Inquiry Techniques Motivated by Technology and Assessment Reform
  • 07.2010 - Grant Wood Area AEA - Motivations and Experiences Using Standards-Based Assessment
Writing

EduBloggerBlog Author

Think Thank Thunk receives half a million hits each month. Nominated for edublog of the year and best teacher blog.

ColumnistContributor

GOOD Magazine

Experiences:

Modeling Physics ISU Summer Workshop 2011

Participated in a Modeling Physics workshop (a la Hestenes). Modeling physics trains teachers to surgically destroy misconceptions and to help scaffold ever-increasingly complex models of the natural world.

Plasma Physics Laser Technician – 2004-2008

Designed, built, and maintained diode laser systems for plasma diagnostics.

Geophysics Electrical Surveyor

Designed and fabricated a unique resistivity surveying system for use with <10m archaeology.

Condensed Matter Physics Programmer

Conducted internal investigations into the electronic structure of several unique Indium-Arsenide quantum dot structures in an attempt to invert angular momentum states.

Iowa Children's Museum Curriculum Designer

Designed and conducted courses for students enrolled in ICM enrichment courses. Topics included: Weather, biology, math, chemistry, and the philosophy of science.

Web Development:

Web Applications:

Languages:

Computer Programming, Mark-up, & Design

  • PHP
  • Java
  • C++
  • Javascript/JQuery
  • (X)HTML
  • CSS3
  • AJAX
Publications

News Media

Scholarly Journals

  • Iowa Science Teacher's Journal - "Managing the Coupled-Inquiry Cycle Through Faux Grant Writing"
  • The Science Teacher. Invitation to Inquiry. December 2010, Vol. 77, No. 9.
Hobbies

Music Performance and Recording

Instructs students in guitar and bass guitar. Numerous performances and recordings on guitars and percussion.

Christmas Carols

Cooking Personal Chef 2006 - Present

A fully apprenticed French sous chef, with experience designing menus for 2-50 persons.

Charcuterie Curing and Smoking

Bacons and Briskets, Hams and Hocks.

Brews and Tinctures Beers and Bitters

Specializes in stouts and fresh rind citrus bitters.

References
Available on request
Starting a sweet project? Yes, I want in.