{"id":329,"date":"2013-08-20T08:07:43","date_gmt":"2013-08-20T13:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/fairview\/?page_id=329"},"modified":"2025-08-05T08:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:45:58","slug":"mr-floyd-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/staff\/mr-floyd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Floyd"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"185\"><strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"111\">Position:<\/strong><br data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"114\" \/>Grades 6\u20138 Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Computer Science, and Science<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"320\"><strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"197\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"263\">floydjp@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a><br data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\" \/><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"276\">Phone:<\/strong> (414) 546-7700<br data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\" \/><strong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"313\">Teaching Since:<\/strong> 2003<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"614\">\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"501\"><strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"499\">Degrees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"614\">\n<li data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"564\">\n<p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"564\">B.S. in Elementary Education (Grades 1\u20138) \u2014 UW-Milwaukee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"614\">\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"614\">M.S. in Science Education \u2014 Alverno College<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"1153\">\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"650\"><strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"648\">Certifications &amp; Training:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"1153\">\n<li data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"865\">\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"691\"><strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"689\">PLTW (certified through MSOE):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"865\">\n<li data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"732\">\n<p data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"732\">Introduction to Computer Science<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"753\">\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"753\">App Creators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"779\">\n<p data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"779\">Design &amp; Modeling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"809\">\n<p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"809\">Automation &amp; Robotics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"842\">\n<p data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"842\">Energy &amp; the Environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"865\">\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"865\">Flight &amp; Space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"952\">\n<p data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"952\"><strong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"911\">Code.org Computer Science Discoveries<\/strong> (through Marquette University)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1028\">\n<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"987\">Exploring Computer Science<\/strong> (through Marquette University)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1053\">\n<p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1053\">OnShape CAD Basics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1082\">\n<p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1082\">VEXcode VR Programming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1120\">\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1120\">NeuroMaker STEM &amp; AI Curriculum<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1153\">\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1153\">ClassVR Certified Educator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1178\"><strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1176\">About Me<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1416\">I\u2019ve been passionate about science, technology, and hands-on learning since I began teaching in 2003. I currently teach middle school students in grades 6\u20138 through engaging courses in Project Lead the Way, computer science, and science.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1667\">My goal is to empower students to become creative thinkers, problem solvers, and future-ready innovators. From coding and CAD to robotics and engineering challenges, students in my classroom experience learning that\u2019s active, collaborative, and fun.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1672\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1690\">Fun Fact<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1851\">Every other year, I take 7th and 8th grade students on an unforgettable educational trip to <strong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1805\">Washington, D.C.<\/strong><br data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1808\" \/>\u27a1\ufe0f <em data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1851\">Our next trip will be in <strong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1849\">May 2028<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Tomorrows_Eng\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6520\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/fairview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/06\/PLTWDIS-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/06\/PLTWDIS-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/06\/PLTWDIS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/06\/PLTWDIS.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2047\"><strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2045\">Visit My Classroom Page<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2156\">Stay updated with assignments, resources, and class projects!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/mrfloyd\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Classroom Page<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd7 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1yMq5VI8YPTiAuqZpZr3tDOHfEaorktw0\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2145\">2025\u20132026 Grade 8 Syllabus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17LSXDVLgGQrL9YghEr3Mbznmoyw3V5my\/view?usp=sharing\">\ud83d\udcd9 <strong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1240\">2025\u20132026 Grade 7 Syllabus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd8 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1t9xpNW_4rTLd7Pnch0ySdw3tGSR9JE18\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"302\">2025\u20132026 Grade 6 Syllabus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf1 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1s7xgU-5XKPZqHrEkmSn7vKhb92nd1SyW\/view?usp=sharing\">Cell Phone Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Position:Grades 6\u20138 Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Computer Science, and Science Email: floydjp@milwaukee.k12.wi.usPhone: (414) 546-7700Teaching Since: 2003 Degrees: B.S. in Elementary Education (Grades 1\u20138) \u2014 UW-Milwaukee M.S. in Science Education \u2014 Alverno College Certifications &amp; Training: PLTW (certified through MSOE): Introduction to Computer Science App Creators Design &amp; Modeling Automation &amp; Robotics Energy &amp; the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":18,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-329","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=329"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/329\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/fairview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}