AHS Teacher Profile: Richard Kronenfeld

​This is Mr. Kronenfeld’s first year at Arcadia High School! (2015-2016). Although new to Arcadia, he brings 12 years of teaching experience with him. He is Arcadia’s e-learning lab coordinator and his favorite thing about teaching is the opportunity to help students individually in a variety of subjects.

Mr. Kronenfeld’s Educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science, MS and PhD in Physics
• AZ Substitute Teacher and AZ Community College Certifications
• Passed NES Test to be highly qualified for Secondary Math
• Adjunct Faculty (Physics and Math) in Maricopa Community College District since January 2005

Mr. Kronenfeld grew up in Brooklyn, NY, moving to Phoenix at age 15. He graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix. And, as you can see above, Mr. Kronenfeld has been very busy since high school. All of this involvement has earned him some significant recognition: National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow; Woodrow Wilson Foundation designate; Phi Eta Sigma and Sigma Xi honorees, and the Moeur Award from ASU. Currently, he serves on Arcadia’s Technology Committee.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO WHEN NOT TEACHING? Reading and crossword puzzles

DOG OR CAT PERSON? I don’t have a pet, but if I did, it would be a dog.

WHAT ARE YOU PROUD OF? I am proud of my faith, Arcadia High School, and being an American. A

RANDOM FACT ABOUT MR. KRONENFELD: I’m a music lover (especially classical, but other genres as well). Submitted Fall 2015

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