Richard Kurtz is an award-winning science educator, teaching in New York for almost 40 years. Originally from Toronto, Canada, he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Waterloo, where he also played college  basketball.  He trains teachers and works with homeschoolers to engage students in creative, dynamic learning as well running Advanced Placement Biology workshops as a College Board consultant. His workshops, which have a cooperative, fun, and relaxed atmosphere are geared to help teachers to creatively engage their students in “real” science. Richard has had extensive experience working with teachers, parents and students in developing hands-on science activities in biology, science research and inventing both in person and virtually. He is currently a semi-retired educational consultant who is passionate about helping teachers and parents learn and apply strategies to help their students unlock their potential as innovators.   He lives with his wife , takes care of the garden and honey bees near a beaver pond in Hudson Valley New York

AWARDS

• NSF Research Fellowship

• Harvard Club Distinguished Teacher

• Radio Shack National Teacher Award

• Presidential Award for Exellence in Math and Science Teaching (Finalist)

STUDENT PARTICIPATION

• Regeneron Scholars and Finalists

• International Science and Engineering Fair Finalists

• Toshiba Exploravision National Winners

• ExMass Space Research Top Team in Nation

Experience

• Certified Science Teacher

• College Board AP Biology Consultant

• Science Research Teacher/Consultant

• DOE Research Fellowship

• Beekeeper