Teachers play a vital role in helping students develop the skills they need to be successful in their futures.”
Matthew’s Story
Teaching Discipline
Physics and Engineering
Why Physics
“I think that physics beautifully helps us understand the world around us. It is a nice mixture of being based on empirical methods and relying on mathematical methods to produce explanations.”
Professional Experience
Matthew has taught at Wheaton Warrenville South High School since the 2018-19 school year, teaching AP Physics C, regular-level Physics, and PLTW Engineering Essentials. He is also an assistant speech coach, and has coached multiple students to top 6 finishes in the Illinois High School Association State Speech competition. He also serves as his school’s union representative, and is active in several union committees.
Hobbies
Matthew enjoys woodworking, woodturning, cooking, and baking bread.
Academic Background
- Brown University (Bachelor of Arts in Physics), 2018
- Northern Illinois University (Masters of Science in Physics — Teaching Specialization), 2024
- Texas Tech University (PhD in STEM Curriculum and Instruction), Ongoing