Meet our Science Teacher

Scott was born in Baton Rouge and raised in Houston, where green forests and muddy creeks were the backdrop to a charming childhood. Experiences in the natural world inspired him to pursue a chemistry degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

 After years of working as a math & science tutor, Scott began studying education at Texas State University. He earned a master’s degree in education, then taught science at Crockett High School for ten years. During that time, he worked with the University of Texas to guide dozens of apprentice teachers through the UTeach Science program. He also published articles in The Science Teacher magazine and the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education journal.

Hands-on projects with real-world application are at the center of Scott’s pedagogy. His classes always invite students to follow their curiosity and interact with their surroundings. He holds active Texas teaching certificates in science and special education.

Scott fell in love with music as a teenager, and has been part of the Austin music scene for two decades. He plays with The Flowertones and runs Shed Stomp Records.  

When he’s not teaching science or playing music, Scott likes to go to lakes, rivers, and beaches with his wife and two children.