Statistics - Experienced: Penny Smeltzer

Penny Smeltzer leads one of the largest AP Statistics programs in the nation with nine full classes at Westwood High School in Austin, Texas. Her recognition includes 2011 O'Donnell AP Teacher of the Year Award, 2010 Intel Teacher of Merit, 2009 Texas Exes Outstanding Teacher, the 2008 Siemen's Teacher Award – national winner, 2007 District Teacher of the Year, State Farm computer gifts, and volunteer awards from community organizations for statistical project work with businesses, the LCRA, and the National Park Service. Nine years experience as an AP Statistics grader, grading leader, and rubric writer keeps her in touch with the focus of the course. In 2006 she earned the opportunity to travel to the Galapagos Islands to research interdisciplinary environmental studies as a Toyota International Teacher winner. Penny presents lively, interactive workshops to teachers in AP Statistics, the SAT, and New Teacher Survival Skills and Math & Science Integration.