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Barbara Kuckhoff

Science Teacher

Barbara Kuckhoff has taught physics at the Upper School since 2107. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. Kuckhoff has spent nearly three decades using science daily while working in various industrial environments. Most recently, she served as product line manager for Cargill Inc. in Dalton, Ga. No stranger to Darlington, she is the mother of Thomas (’09), Robert (’12) and Katie. Kuckhoff looks forward to working with students and nurturing their interests to pursue careers in science.

Contact Information
Courses
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP Physics C
College Education
B.S. Northwestern University
M.B.A. University of Michigan

Summer Professional Development: LIGO’s International Physics & Astronomy Program for Educators

Upper School | Barbara Kuckhoff, December 9, 2024
This summer, I joined two dozen other physics geeks, also known as seasoned high school physics teachers, at LIGO’s International Physics and Astronomy Program for Educators. Our goal: Learn about modern physics and astronomy and practice lessons that bring these topics alive in our classrooms.

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Wu ('22) named STAR Student, selects Kuckhoff as STAR Teacher

February 14, 2022
Darlington senior Mason Wu has been named the 2022 Darlington STAR Student. Wu selected physics teacher Barbara Kuckhoff as his STAR Teacher. 

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AP Physics I Paper Rocket Project

January 14, 2022
AP Physics I students in Mrs. Kuckhoff's class tested their understanding of two-dimensional motion using paper rockets and air pressure launchers.

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The Modeling Method

Upper School | Barbara Kuckhoff, July 15, 2020
Thanks to the Wood Grant last year I attended a two week workshop to learn to teach mechanics by the Modeling Method and last year was my first-year practicing modeling instruction.

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Kuckhoff to teach Upper School Physics

August 23, 2017
Barbara Kuckhoff will teach physics at the Upper School. No stranger to Darlington, she and her husband, Eric, are the parents of Thomas ('09), Robert ('12) and Katie.

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School welcomes new faculty and staff

August 7, 2017
Darlington is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members for the 2017-18 school year. All will begin Aug. 1, 2017, unless otherwise noted.

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