Phone: 281-634-4317
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
BA in Education with Math Specialization General Certification for Grades 1-8
Mr. Volkmar Gates
I’ve taught math for nearly 30 years, and at five different levels; 6th, 7th, 8th, Algebra, and HS Geometry. Originally born in Germany and having learned English as a second language, I graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and got my first teaching job with Danbury ISD. I spent six years there and have been with Fort Bend ISD ever since. This is my second year at James Bowie Middle School. Aside from teaching math, I’ve also coached basketball, football, track & field, and softball at the middle school level, and will be coaching football and soccer this year. I love the outdoors, animals, hiking, traveling, music of all kinds, sports, astronomy, pool, and almost anything related to UTSA or Germany. Last but certainly not least, I have a wonderful wife who teaches Broadcasting at Bowie, a wonderful daughter in 8th grade, and two happy cats. : )
ΜΑΤΗ is ΚüHL
Teacher Schedule
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Period 1 - 7th Grade Math Lab
Period 2 - 7th Grade Math (On-Level)
Period 3 - 7th Grade Math (On-Level)
Period 4 - 7th Grade Math (On-Level)
Period 5 - 7th Grade Math (On-Level)
Period 6 - Conference* (see below)
Period 7 - 7th Grade Math Lab*Conference Period is 2:30 - 3:10
Teacher Tutorial Schedule
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Thursdays AM 8:00 - 8:45
Chess Club
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Chess Club Meetings
Thursdays AM in Library 8:20 - 8:50
* I helped our librarian with Chess Club last year, but am not sure yet whether I'll be able to fit it into my schedule this year.