About me
I’m Vladimir G. Lopez, originally from Asturias, Spain, and now based in Houston, Texas. I’m a bilingual STEM educator with a Master’s degree in Physics and extensive experience teaching high school Math, Science, and Engineering.
My career began in the Houston Independent School District, where I taught at Madison High School and East Early College High School. I was honored as the KBR Science Teacher of the Year (2014) and HISD Secondary Teacher of the Year (2015). I’ve also served as an Adjunct Physics Professor at Houston Community College.
Today, I teach at The Kinkaid School, where I’m also the robotics coach. During the summer, I direct the EMSI (Engineering, Math & Science Institute) program.
I’m a firm believer in learning by doing, so I design hands-on physics lessons, lead robotics teams, and develop online curricula infused with instructional technology and emerging AI tools.
A bit about me personally
- I love reading—and I read everything from philosophy to science to fiction.
- My go-to tunes? Jazz, blues, and classic rock.
- I play chess (yes, I do wear glasses and am a total nerd—it’s practically cliché!).
What this blog is
The Thinking Experiment is where I share: - My experiments using AI in teaching and learning. - Reflections on education, science, literature, and philosophy. - Moments of curiosity, failure, and growth as an educator and human.
Thanks for joining me on this journey!