APSI

consultants

Tom Willis, AP® Biology

Tom Willis has been teaching high school science for 26 years, in both public and private institutions. Tom has taught AP Biology for 21 of those years and served as an AP reader and table leader for 18 years, as well as teaching regular and honors Biology, Ecology, Anatomy, Marine Biology, Astronomy, and Psychology. Tom has a B.S. in Applied Biology from Georgia Tech and a M.Ed. in Science Education from Georgia Southern University. Tom is currently teaching at Frederica Academy on St. Simons Island Georgia and is a College Board certified workshop consultant. Tom is also the golf coach at Frederica Academy. 

 

Kenny Moore, AP® Calculus AB

Kenny Moore was born and raised in Waycross, GA where he attended Ware Co. High School.  Upon graduation, he attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he earned a BSED in Math Education.  He later added a Masters from UGA and an Educational Specialist degree from The State University of West Georgia.   Kenny and his wife Teresa recently celebrated their 41^st wedding anniversary.  They are the proud parents of Kanada and Kaleb, and proud grandparents of Abby, Cason, and Cooper. Kenny began his teaching and coaching career at Jefferson High School in 1976.  He later taught and coached at Perry High for 6 years and for 4 years he was the head football coach and Athletic Director at Charlton Co. High School in Folkston, GA.  In 1989, the Moore family moved to LaGrange, GA where Kenny has been teaching and coaching at LaGrange High School ever since.    Kenny has held several leadership roles in his school, his community, and his church.  Over his 43 year career in education, he has received many awards such as STAR Teacher, Teacher of the Year, Coach of the Year in multiple sports, and Community Visionary Award to name a few.   Kenny has taught AP Calculus (AB and BC) at LaGrange High for 28 years and has been an AP Calculus reader for 10 years.  For several years, he led Calculus workshops for the Georgia State Department of Education.  Kenny serves as a consultant with the College Board and has had the great privilege to lead one day workshops and Advanced Placement Summer Institutes in several states.  He also had the great honor of leading a 2-day workshop for Chinese and international teaching in Cumming, China.

 

Amy Stalker, AP® Human Geography

Amy Stalker is part of the College Board’s leadership team, and has been a Table Leader for the College Board AP Human Geography Reading since 2013.  In 2015, she received the National Council for Geographic Education Distinguished Teaching Award.  She was also selected to be a delegate at the AP Human Geography South Korea Trip that was sponsored by the Northeast Asian History Foundation. Amy has published a paper for the South Korea Delegation entitled “APHG Testing Process” and an article entitled “APHG Best Teaching Practices and Resources” for the Florida Geographic Alliance.  Amy writes questions for the College Board’s AP Human Geography National Exam and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Middle School Geography Exam.  She has co-led the National Council for Geographic Education’s Professional Development for teachers and professors to Cuba in 2016 and 2017.  Amy has written questions for the iScore5™ APP, which produces AP exam prep games and materials for AP human geography.  Amy has been active in the Florida Geographic Alliance, and held the positions of Newsletter Editor, Advisory Board Member, and AP Human Geography Liaison.  She has facilitated workshops at the FL State Geography Bee to help middle school teachers vertically integrate curriculum into APHG.  Amy is very active in the Jacksonville World Affairs Council, and is a Great Decisions Teacher.  In 2017, she was selected to attend the Great Decisions Teacher, World Affairs Council, Training Institute in New York City.  Amy is passionate about Human Geography and is an AP Advocate. 

   

Jane Clendinning, AP® Music Theory

Jane Piper Clendinning is a Professor of Music Theory at Florida State University College of Music in Tallahassee, Florida, where she has taught since 1990. She holds degrees in music theory from Samford University (B.S. and B.M.), North Texas State University (M.M.) and Yale University (M.Phil. and Ph.D.).  She has served as a member (1998-2002) and chair (2002-2006) of the AP Music Theory Test Development Committee, has been an AP reader, and is an active College-Board approved consultant for AP Music Theory.  Her textbooks The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis (W. W. Norton, 3^rd edition 2016), The Musician’s Guide to Aural Skills (W. W. Norton, 3^rd edition 2017), and The Musician’s Guide to the Fundamentals (W. W. Norton, 3^rd edition 2017) were co-authored with Elizabeth West Marvin (Eastman School of Music), Paul Murphy (Muhlenberg College), and Joel Phillips (Westminster Choir College of Ryder University).

 

 

Kimberly E. Cruz, EdS, AP Psychology

Kimberly E. Cruz, EdS, is an AP Psychology guru who has taught in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and nationally. She has been teaching for 17 years, face-to-face and virtually. Currently, she works for the National Math and Science Initiative as an SME and mentor. As an AP Psychology facilitator for the Local Advanced Placement Credentialing (LAPC) Committee, Kimberly loved to help teachers style their classrooms for success and optimal conditions! Kimberly has experience as an AP Psychology reader, AP Psychology exam question writer, and Praxis Psychology exam question writer. Additionally, she served on the advisory committee for Myers' for AP Psychology 2^nd and 3^rd Editions. 

With experience as an adjunct professor and in teaching AP Psychology, she spans the spectrum of superb qualifications as your AP Psychology Consultant. Kimberly also served on the American Psychological Association’s Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) Affiliate as the Membership Chair. She was the Florida Social Studies Teacher of the Year (2012) and strives to bring innovative, enriching ideas for experienced AP Psychology teachers to the APSI. 

Kimberly believes teaching is about relevance in our current world and the role of education is to learn for positive change by framing the mind of the educator for exceptional student services to promote quality, academic competitiveness and consistency, and grander opportunity of each unique academic experience.

  

Terri Susan Fine, Ph.D., AP® U. S. Government & Politics

Terri Susan Fine, Ph.D. is professor of political science at the University of Central Florida (Orlando) where she has taught for 30 years. She is the recipient of 10 undergraduate teaching excellence awards and one university-wide award each in faculty leadership, professional service, scholarship and academic advising. Her courses include “Teaching American Politics and Government” and “American Politics and Policy” at the graduate level and “American National Government”, “State and Local Government”, “Research Methods”, “Politics and Civil Rights”, “Religion and Politics”, “Civic Engagement”, “Teaching American Politics and Government” and “Political Psychology”, among others, at the undergraduate level.   She has taught courses face to face, on-line and in hybrid formats. She also serves as the content specialist for the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship which takes an active role supporting the implementation of the Sandra Day O’Connor Civic Education Act (2010).  

Her involvement in the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics program goes back to 1992 when she first served as a reader. Since that time, she has served as a table leader, and, since 2004, as an endorsed consultant. She served on the Curriculum Development and Assessment Committee for AP U.S. Government and Politics which completed the U.S. Government and Politics course redesign as well as the Test Development Committee. She currently serves as a multiple choice and FRQ item writer for the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam, mentors both AP U.S. Government and Politics classroom teachers and as part of the consultant training program, and conducts syllabus audits as part of the syllabus review process. 

Barbara Ramsey, AP® U.S. History

Barbara Ramsey serves a variety of roles in the College Board's Advanced Placement Program.  Her educational background includes a B.S. degree in Social Studies Education and her M.A. degree in History. Her professional experience includes teaching AP U.S. History for over 20 years, serving as Social Studies Department Chair and Instituting an Advanced Placement Scholars Program in Tampa, Florida.  Barbara has worked with College Board in developing and conducting professional development workshops in AP U.S. History, Pre-AP Strategies, Vertical Teams and Building AP Programs for Administrators.  She has served in a leadership role at the AP U.S. History training.  Barbara uses her extensive educational and consulting background to facilitate the College Board's mission of access and equity in providing the most rigorous opportunities for all students.

 

Kara Macsuga, AP® World History

Kara Macsuga has taught for 21 years, and for the past 11 years has held National Board Certification. Her degree was earned from Florida Atlantic University in Political Science.  In addition to AP World History, Mrs. Macsuga has taught AP European History at Suncoast High School in Riviera Beach, FL.  She has scored AP World History examinations since 2007 and serves as a Table Leader at the Reading.  Mrs. Macsuga also instructs College Board institutes and workshops as a consultant for AP World History.  She lives in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with her husband, mother and two of three children.

 

Jim Cortez, AP Chemistry

Jim Cortez is a recently retired AP Chemistry teacher with over 37 years’ experience in presenting chemical concepts using simple measurements and using easily available chemical supplies.   He has been a reader for the exam and a question leader and has been a College Board consultant since 1990, presenting one-day conferences and one-week AP Summer Institutes. Currently, he is using this time to redefine his skills of using technology in the chemical lab and writing presentations to enhance lab success.

 

scholarships

Each year, the College Board presents qualified teachers with scholarships to attend an AP Summer Institute (APSI). The deadline to apply is February 12, 2019. For more information, visit www.collegeboard.org/APSIScholarships

registration information

Early Registration (available until March 31, 2019): $650

Standard Registration (April 1 – May 20): $700

Late Registration (after May 20): $725

Lab Fee: $50 for AP® Biology or AP® Chemistry

Both registration and FULL payment must be received BEFORE March 31, 2019 to qualify for the Early Registration rate.

Register via mail or Online Registration Form

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee, cost of instruction, College Board training materials, and lunch Tuesday – Friday. Lunch is not provided for AP® Music Theory. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is required before registration is processed.

• Confirming your place in class will be finalized when full payment is made.

• When registration is successfully completed, a confirmation will be sent via email  within 3 business days.
• You may pay by district check, personal check, credit card, or school purchase order. You are not fully registered until payment is received. Registration must be accompanied by payment or purchase order to reserve a seat.

Paying by check:

Mail checks and registration form to:
Gulf Coast State College
Attn: Business Affairs Office
5230 West Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Make checks payable to Gulf Coast State College

Late Registration Policy

An additional $25 late processing fee will be charged to participants registering two weeks or less before sessions.

Session I - On or after May 20, 2019

Session II - On or after May 27, 2019

Session III - On or after June 3, 2019

Course Cancellation Policy
Gulf Coast State College reserves the right to cancel a course if enrollment is insufficient. Courses with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled no later than May 10, 2019. All participants will be notified and receive a full refund. We do not reimburse travel, lodging, or any other expense associated with the institute in the event of a course cancellation.

In the event of an emergency, Gulf Coast State College has the right to cancel an institute at any time.

Refund Policy

 If registration is canceled prior to the close of business on May 5, 2019 (For the June 4 - 7 session), May 10, 2019 (For the June 11 - 14 session), or May 17, 2019 (For the June 18-21 session), a full refund will be issued, less a $50.00 cancellation fee.

 A cancellation made after these dates will receive no refund. If space is available, refunds may be transferred to another course or another person, in lieu of a cancellation. All cancellation or transfer requests must be submitted to apsi@gulfcoast.edu

Registrants who “no show” are liable for the full tuition amount.

Registrant whose sessions are canceled by the institution due to low enrollment are entitled to a full refund including the $50 non-refundable deposit.

Accommodations

The AP* Summer Institute (with the exception of Music Theory) will be held on the campus of Gulf Coast State College in Student Union East and West.

Parking on campus is free and within easy walking distance to all classes. Required parking passes will be sent to registered students prior to Summer Institute.

Those wishing to travel by air may choose to fly into Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) with daily flights provided by Southwest Airlines and Delta Airlines. Panama City Beach is one of the premier tourist destinations in the Southeast.

Recommended Hotels

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT - See link below for group rates
• 7718 FRONT BEACH RD, PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32407• (850) 234-7422 • DRIVING DISTANCE: 2.85 MILES

click here Book your group rate for APSI 2019!

Soak up the sun in style at Fairfield Panama City Beach. Just 2 miles from the sugary white sands and crystal-clear waters of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches and 20.4 miles from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). The hotel offers flat-panel TVs and mini-refrigerators in guest rooms and suites, or stay productive with our free Wi-Fi, flexible work desks & ergonomic chairs. Enjoy a complimentary tasty Hot Breakfast buffet.

 

HOLIDAY INN RESORT• 11127 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 • (850) 234-1111 • DRIVING DISTANCE: 6.55 miles

This Panama City Beach hotel has it all! Relax beach side, take a dip in the gulf-front pool, be entertained, be a pirate, indulge in the Spa, work out in the Fitness Center, enjoy the convenience of on-site dining & lounge options, splash in the water playground, play games as a family, or kick back and enjoy a Dive-Inn Movie, the Holiday Inn Resort has something for you!

Accommodations for Music Theory:

Recommended Hotels in Tallahassee:

Close walking distance (about 3-4 blocks from the College of Music): University  Inn & Suites Tallahassee (a former Travelodge) is the closest (2 blocks) and cheapest, but it is old and despite the recent renovation is somewhat scruffy! Safe, but noisy— we don’t recommend it, but some choose to stay there for the location and cost. 691 W. Tennessee Street ? Tallahassee, FL 32304 Phone: (850) 224-8161 ? Fax: (850) 222-5688 Email: reservations@universityinntallahassee.com Residence Inn - Tallahassee, Universities at the Capitol (south of the College of Music; recommended; walk is up and down a steep hill) 600 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL (850) 329-9080 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tlhdt-residence-inn-tallahassee-universities-at-the-capitol/

Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown (NEW! very close and completely renovated, recommended; has a pool) 316 West Tennessee Street • Tallahassee, FL Phone: (850) 422-0071 • Fax: (850) 422-0067 http://deals.fourpoints.com/Four-Points-Tallahassee-Downtown-Hotel- 3626/so.htm?PS=PS_aa_SpecialtySelect_Google_tallahassee_+four_+points_by_sheraton_Broa d_012612_NAD_FM

Aloft (NEW! About 4 blocks, easy walk; this one has a nice bar and pool, though about a block further from campus than the hotel above; this has been our choice for College of Music guests this year) 200 North Monroe Street · Tallahassee, Fl Phone: (850) 513-0313 Hotel Reservations: 866-932-6282 http://www.alofttallahassee.com/?PS=LGEN_AA_DNAD_CGGL_TPRP

A little farther walking distance, closer to downtown—about a mile Hotel Duval (A boutique hotel on North Monroe Street; relatively expensive. Has a Shula’s Steak House and a very fancy lounge on the 8th (top) floor.) http://hotelduval.com/

Doubletree (An older, but kept up business hotel, just off Park Avenue near downtown) 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-7774, USA TEL: 1-850-224-5000 http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-tallahassee- THLAPDT/index.html?009=e&008=&007=Search&006=11806158374&002=00221379560216 40461&WT.srch=1&012=doubletreeTallahassee

Farther Away: There are hotels of every major chain here in Tallahassee, most near I-10 and not near campus (15-20 minute drive).

 

Area information

Located steps from the Bay, Gulf Coast State College has some of the most beautiful classroom window views. We are minutes away from Panama City Beach, known for its stunning white sand beaches. Spend evenings taking in the sunset, walking along the coastline, shopping or savoring fresh gulf seafood at one of our many local restaurants. Extend your stay and explore the Florida Panhandle from historic Apalachicola to the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village, Destin.

Here’s a taste of what our area has to offer:

• 27 Miles of Beaches
• 100 Public Beach Access Points
• Shopping at Pier Park
• Great Local Dining
• Floriopolis , St. Andrews Arts & Culture Metropolis
• Gulf World Marine Park
• Shell Island Shuttle
• Capt. Anderson’s Marina

Q & A

What is APSI?

AP Summer Institutes provide teachers with at least 30 hours of pedagogical- and content-rich training designed to strengthen how they teach AP courses.

College Board-endorsed consultants will guide attendees through College Board resources such as course outlines, content-related handouts, and student samples, scoring guidelines, and commentary from the most recent AP Exam free-response questions.

GCSC signed an endorsement agreement with the College Board to ensure quality and consistency.

Is college credit available? GCSC is not able to provide college credit for this Institute. In compliance with the College Board, participants with 100 percent attendance records at the institute will receive 3.0 CEUs and a certificate of completion. Participants who attend 90 percent or more of the institute will receive a certificate that they participated in the workshop. Participants will receive up to 32 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits or 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU).

When are classes held?

Session 1:  June 4 – 7

• AP® Biology
• AP® Calculus AB
• AP® English Language & Composition
• AP® English Literature & Composition
•  Session 2:  June 11 – 14

• AP® Chemistry
• AP® Human Geography
• AP® Psychology
• AP® U.S. Government & Politics
• AP® U.S. History
• AP® World History
•  Session 3:  June 19 – 22

• AP® Music Theory
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