Stratford high school
academy of science & engineering
Academy of Science and Engineering is a selective two-year program that students apply for after meeting the prerequisites. The first year consists of hands-on lab based classes that revolve around project-based learning. Some of the topics covered include: engineering, forensics, alternative energy, medicine, programming, and 3D printing. The program's curriculum is highly driven by student interests, in-fact, the entirety of the second year is a year-long capstone project built around student interests. The capstone project is a self-directed passion project in a group atmosphere. Some of the past projects have included published iPhone apps, research projects, alternative energy vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, AI, rebuilt vehicles, and worldwide community service. Past students have received patents, scholarships, and even internships because of their capstone projects.
Meet the PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Davy Barrett
Davy Barrett is a science and engineering educator. He is the founder and Academic Director of Stratford High School's Academy of Science and Engineering (ASE). Within his 18 years of teaching experience, Davy has developed ASE to be the premier student centered and project-based science program in the Houston area while also teaching AP Biology and AP Chemistry. Davy graduated from Texas A&M with a BA in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He has a Master of Arts in counseling from Denver Seminary and Master of Arts in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from Regis University. Davy has received numerous awards and grants, including the BP A+ for Energy Grant, Fund for Teachers Grant, as well as being named MIT Influential educator. When he is not doing school related activities, he is an avid wood worker focused on all things cedar. Davy is an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for water related activities.
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Dave Avis
Dave Avis teaches physics and computer science. He earned his BS in Physics with minors in Computer Science and Math from TCU in 2000. Before becoming an educator he worked as a UNIX Systems Administrator and developer until getting bored with the corporate world. Dave moved to Houston and earned his teaching certification while subbing at Second Baptist High School, and has been teaching AP Physics C at Stratford since 2006. In 2017 he started the computer science program at Stratford and has taught all levels of computer science since then. He has been Administrative Director of ASE since 2010. Away from the screen, Dave loves running and regularly competes in trail ultramarathons.
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