Welcome to Dr. Skateboard's Web Site

Dr. Skateboard is Bill Robertson, Ph.D., currently an associate professor in science & technology education at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).  Dr. Bill Robertson is no ordinary guy and his identity as Dr. Skateboard comes from his expertise in the fields of education and skateboarding. Always one to combine education with athletic achievement, Bill has received a Ph.D. in Multicultural Teacher and Childhood Education. He also has accumulated undergraduate degrees in History, Spanish and Zoology, as well as a Master's degree in Education. Bill has been a high school and middle school teacher too. He is an accomplished professional announcer, performer, presenter and teacher. A skateboarder for over 35 years, Bill has entertained 1000's of spectators at schools, special events and festivals throughout the United States.

Dr. Skateboard's Action Science

Beginning in the fall of 2011, KCOS will have a new “live” kids show that will begin to air in El Paso. Robert Bettes, the Weatherman for Channel 4 News, is the host, and there is also a live band that is part of the show. Local schools have also been scheduled so that students (K-3) can come and be part of the studio audience. The show is called “Blast Beyond” and has a space/technology theme to the set. You can also see the show online at the KCOS Local Programs Listing.

Here are the specific episodes that feature Dr. Skateboard:

Also available is Dr. Skateboard’s Action Science which incorporates a four part Video Series and an accompanying curriculum guide of twenty classroom activities that focus on concepts in physical science that integrate action sports, including skateboarding and Bicycle Motocross (BMX). If you are interested in the complete Dr. Skateboard’s Action Science curriculum, please follow the directions on the order request page.

 
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