Larry Peterson
Calculus
Larry Peterson earned his B.S. in Mathematics Education from Utah State University and his M. Ed. from Weber State University. He has taught AP* Calculus since 1976, currently teaching at Northridge High School in Layton, Utah. Larry has been an adjunct faculty member at Weber State since 1979.
Larry's experience with Advanced Placement ranges from Calculus to Computer Science to Statistics. He has been a reader for the AP* Calculus exam, serving as a Table Leader for the past five years. In 2002 and 2003 Larry was also a Question Leader. He is also a regular presenter at state, regional, national, and international conventions in mathematics and technology and has published materials for both AP* Calculus and AP* Statistics.
In addition to his work as a College Board consultant, Larry served a six year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. His awards include: Milken Educator, Tandy Scholar, Disney American Teacher Award winner, and Utah Teacher of the Year.
What Participants Say...
Larry Peterson did the best job on this workshop that I have witnessed in my 21 year teaching career. He really cares about helping us become exemplary AP teachers. Kudos, Mr. Peterson.
Amazing! I’m so excited to teach the material. He gave me so many tools to feel confident. It was completely worth it because of him.
Larry was an awesome instructor and I feel a lot better about teaching my first year of Calc
