David Knuffke
Teacher of science and children.
David is a science educator at Singapore American School, where he serves as Department Coordinator for High School Science. Prior to moving to Singapore, he spent 14 years teaching in New York, where he also served as a curriculum associate and instructional coach.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Stony Brook University, a Master's in Teaching Biology, a Master's in Technological Systems Management, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from USC.
David's work focuses on equity-minded, progressive science education pedagogies centered on the Next Generation Science Standards, combined with advocacy for open educational technology use.
Recognition
- New York State Master Teacher
- 2015 NY State Presidential Award Finalist for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching
- AP Biology Service Award recipient
- Suffolk County STANYS High School Science Teacher of the Year
Connect
Selected Works and Projects
Course Materials
A comprehensive collection of resources for AP Biology and Chemistry.
Course Videos
YouTube channel featuring instructional videos.
AP Biology Prezis
Full curriculum slide decks.
Horizontal Transfer
A podcast about science education (Archive).
The Book
A short guide on the ethical use of AI in school.
Medium
Weekly writing on education and technology.