Richard Stowell
Rich Stowell teaches educational technology at the University of San Francisco and high school math at a charter school in Richmond, California.
He is the author of the book, Nine Weeks: a teacher's education in Army Basic Training, which combines his experiences teaching in the civilian world and training in the Army.
Rich recently returned from a deployment with the California National Guard in Kosovo, where he worked as a Public Affairs Specialist for Multi-National Task Force East, under NATO command. He was the Broadcast Section Chief for MNTF-E and contributed regularly to the Task Force magazine, The Guardian East. He has also been published in the official nation-wide and state-wide National Guard news magazines.
He still writes about his experiences in the Army on his military blog, “My Public Affairs,” a humorously progressive insight into all things military.
Before deploying, he taught at the high school and middle school levels and worked as a math coach to dozens of teachers across the state of California. Previously, he was a founding math instructor at two charter schools in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Rich earned his Masters degree in Mathematics Education from Western Governors University, where he specialized in standards-based instruction.
He currently resides with his wife and son in Oakland, California.
Latest Articles
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Developing an Effective Classroom Management System
To be good classroom manager, teachers need to ensure that their systems take into account five main questions.
Oct 13, 2010
- Richard Stowell
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Salt Lake's East High School
The Salt Lake High School East is a landmark in the state of Utah, and a recognizable popular cultural icon nationwide.
Oct 3, 2010
- Richard Stowell
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Tips to Integrating Technology in the High School Classroom
The teacher who learns to incorporate ordinary computer technology into her high school classroom will be more successful. Here are five ways to do it.
May 23, 2010
- Richard Stowell
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Vocabulary Development in Mathematics
Teachers can make math more relevant to students and deepen understanding by using vocabulary development activities as a direct instructional tool.
May 15, 2010
- Richard Stowell
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Creating Classroom Lesson Objectives That are SMART
By following the SMART acronym, teachers can make objectives more effective, paving the way to a better lesson and greater student achievement.
May 15, 2010
- Richard Stowell
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Using to Bloom's Taxonomy to Create Objectives
Bloom's Taxonomy of educational objectives is a standard for teachers who want to develop complex thinking abilities in their students.
Mar 20, 2010
- Richard Stowell
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Five Principles of Effective Guided Practice
Five principles will help teachers design a successful lesson phase between showing students how to do something and expecting them to do it on their own.
Mar 19, 2010
- Richard Stowell
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Starting a Teaching Job Mid-Year
Teachers don't often begin teaching at a new school or in a new classroom mid-year, but when they do, it's important to start off on the right foot.
Mar 15, 2010
- Richard Stowell
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Preparing for Army Basic Training
Men and women who enlist in the Army go through the rite of passage known as boot camp. Knowing five of the hardest aspects will help prepare them for the ordeal.
Mar 13, 2010
- Richard Stowell
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Simple but Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Digital presentations can bring material to life. Use these ten tips to ensure that your audience is engaged and learns the material that PowerPoint can convey.
Dec 7, 2008
- Richard Stowell
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