Floyd Holt
Physics, Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, NY
Total years as a classroom teacher: 33
Education
| Rutger’s University | Master Teacher | 1978 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Master Teacher | 1975 |
| SUNY New Paltz | Master of Science, Education | 1973 |
| Marist College | Bachelor of Science, Physics | 1968 |
Teaching Experience
| 2000 | Freshman, Physics, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York |
| 1969 - 2000 | Grades 11 & 12, Reagents and AP Physics, F. D. Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, New York |
| 1990 | Grades 7 & 8, Robotics and Physics, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York |
| 1968-1968 | Grade 10, Honors Math and Trigonometry, F.D. Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, New York |
Special Recognition
| 2000 | USA Teacher Team for the United States |
| 1995 | Walt Disney American Teacher in Science for the United States |
| 1994 | Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math in the USA |
| 1994 | Physics Teacher Resource Agent for the United States |
| 1993 | Technology & Learning New York State Teacher of the Year |
| 1992 | Who's Who Among American Teachers |
| 1991 | Xerox Corporation Recognition Award for Excellence—Hyde Park |
| 1990 | New York State Science Mentor Award |
| 1990 | IBM Teacher of the Year |
| 1990 | Westinghouse Science Talent Seach Certificate of Honor |
| 1987 | Rutgers University National Master Teacher |
| 1985 | Princeton Woodrow Wilson National Fellow |
| 1984 | Tandy Technology Scholar |
| 1981 | Science Teachers Association of New York State Teacher of the Year |
| 1975 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Master Teacher in Science |
Testimonials
- Floyd says for him, teaching has become the most exhilarating, heart pounding, yet humbling experience.
- He believes science teachers put minds into action as cosmic detectives who leave their comfort zone to explore the mysterious complexities of the universe; they do what only a teacher can do.
“That Floyd Holt is among the finest physics teachers in the country, there can be no doubt. One only needed to walk through his ‘Spaceship Classroom of the Future’ to realize that Floyd is a person dedicated to making his teaching an exciting adventure for his students as well as a great learning experience.”
George Amann, Physics Teacher, F. D. Roosevelt High School
“…In my estimation there is no other teacher quite like Floyd. He has the ability to connect with his students in almost magical ways. His innovative style combined with his ‘hands-on’ approach to learning captures the imagination of his students.”
Douglas H. Hieter, Board of Education Trustee, Hyde Park Central School District