Mr. Richard Gordon High Science Teacher
Education:
BS. IL State University 1973 Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Chemistry
MS Natural Sciences Eastern Il University 2001 Major: Physical Science
Professional Experience:
1974 to 1978 Laboratory Technician Owens- Corning Fiberglas
Science Teacher Forrest-Strawn-Wing High School Forrest, IL 1979-1985
Science Teacher Cuba High School Cuba, IL 1985 to present
Personal Information:
I am the third of eight children (5 brothers, 2 sisters) grew up in a small rural community in nortwest Illinois. I am married to Sandy whose hometown is Cuba. We got married in 2004 and we have a 14 year old daughter (Claire) and 8th grader at Ingersoll Middle School in Canton. I have lived in central Il since starting at Il State in 1970 and probably will remain here forever. I have enjoyed my years as a teacher and am looking forward to retiring at the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
My favorite pasttimes are reading watching the Chicago Cubs and Bears.
COURSES OFERRED:
Physical Science 1 yr
Biology 1 yr
Environment and Ecology 1 semester
Anatomy and Physiology 1 semester
Earth Science 1 year alternates with Environment Chemistry
Chemistry 1 year alternates with Physics
Chemistry 100 Dual credit class offered in cooperation with Spoon River College
All graduates of Cuba High School must have three credits in science to graduate. One credit can be earned by passing Introduction to Ag Science and Advanced Ag Science.
