Cal State Long Beach Alumnus Recognized for Outstanding Work Teaching Physics to High Schoolers

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2018) – A recent Cal State Long Beach alumnus and Cypress High School teacher is among ten educators nationwide recognized for their achievements in teaching the sciences.

Justin Fournier was selected as a Local PhysTEC Teacher of the Year, one of 10 teachers from across the country to receive such a designation. Fournier initially received his bachelor’s degree in theater at CSULB in 2006, but returned to the university to get a bachelor’s degree in physics and graduated in 2014. While an undergraduate Fournier consistently ranked first or second in upper-division courses from quantum mechanics to pedagogy.

In 2015, he received the Future Science Teacher Award and graduated with a single subject credential.

After graduating, Fournier remained active in CSULB physics activities, including demonstration days for prospective physics teachers and students.

Fournier is noted for being an outstanding, sensitive student who has implemented innovative projects in the classroom. He teaches physics at Cypress High School.

PhysTEC, or the Physics Teacher Education Coalition, is led by the American Physical Society and American Association of Physics Teachers.

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