Otto Q. McLaughlin
Teacher of Honors Physics, Geology, Honors Physical Science, Conceptual Physics, and Tech 2000
Kirtland Central High School
Kirtland, New Mexico

I am a retired Non Commissioned Officer, United States Army, Army career lasted for twenty years.
I was stationed all over the world and United States.  Mainly in Europe for nine years.  After retiring from the military, attended New Mexico State University, majoring in Secondary Education, with a double minor in Geology and Physical Geography.  Graduated in Decemeber of 1988.  Took my first teaching job at Laughlin, NV, where I taught for one year.  Moved to Soccoro, New Mexico, where I was the Baseball coach and taught three different classes for two years.  Quit moved to Farmington, New Mexico where I went to work for the city of Farmington for three years.  Applied for and was accepted for a position at Newcomb High School, which is part of Central Consolidated Schools.  While at Newcomb I taught three different Business classes, was the Assistant High School football coach, Head Junior High Boys Basketball coach, and Head Junior High Track Coach.  The summer of 1995 applied for and was transferred to Kirtland Central High School.
I have been involved in the Challenge for the last two years.  Having a team that has completed the first competive project from Kirtland Central.
I enjoy playing golf, fly fishing on the San Juan River, and officiating High School football.  I am a life long resident of Farmington, New Mexico.  I am Fifty years old and feel like I am Forty-five.  I now live in Farmington, and teach in Kirtland.

My current email address is:

quinton@outerbounds.net