Physics is the building block of all the natural sciences. It explains the forces and energy of everyday life. Physics encompasses the cornerstones of science and math.
“Physics helps us better understand our world and universe,” Ms. Katharine Hudson said.
Ms. Hudson will return to Haverford this year after a three-year hiatus. She is teaching Physics and Applied Physics. She received her B.S. in Physics and Applied Mathematics from Kent State and her M.S. in Physics from Drexel University.
Ms. Hudson has spent the last 20 years teaching in the Philadelphia area. “My favorite part about being a teacher are the conversations that pop up in a classroom that require curiosity and continued practice of critical thinking skills and working through the scientific thinking processes,” she said.
In Ms. Hudson’s classroom, students will be encouraged to engage in scientific discussions in order to develop a new understanding of how the world around them “physically” functions.
Haverford fosters a scientific community that celebrates knowledge and students’ passions.
Ms. Hudson is excited about the opportunity to teach in a single-sex environment. “The boys at Haverford have freedom, spaces, and opportunities to explore their genuine selves and take risks in a way that co-ed spaces don’t always allow,” Ms. Hudson said. Haverford fosters a scientific community that celebrates knowledge and students’ passions.
Ms. Hudson plans to host large class discussions and challenge student’s scientific thinking skills. She looks forward to meeting her new students and hopes the boys can walk out of her classroom having learned something new every day.
