Charlene Rydgren earned her BA in math and physics from SUNY Potsdam and her MS in physics from Clarkson University. Mrs. Rydgren has been teaching for 24 years. She teaches Advanced Placement (AP) Physics, Regents Physics, and Physical Science Skills at Franklin Academy in Malone, and is an active member of professional organizations, such as the Science Teachers Association of NYS (STANYS), serving as a subject representative for physics and a workshop presenter.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is a content specialist for NYS Education Department and an advisor for Epsilon, a local honor and service society. Previously, Mrs. Rydgren was a member of the writing committee for the NYS Physics Core Curriculum and the state leadership team for the Next Generation Science Standards Development. She was recently appointed to the American Association of Physics Teachers’ National Committee for Physics in High Schools. As a Master teacher, Mrs. Rydgren is looking forward to networking with colleagues and participating in the summer Physics retreat at SUNY Buffalo State.