Mr. Heenan
Welcome to Earth and Space Science
This course focuses on the interactions and processes between the different Earth Spheres and the transfer of energy and matter between them. This course also addresses Earth’s place and motion with the solar system, the objects within the solar system, galaxy, and universe.
The first semester focuses on the theories of the beginning of the universe, the formation of stars, galaxies, planets, and the motion of objects within the universe. From there, we follow the energy from the sun into our atmosphere and learn the cause and effects of the motion of energy through the troposphere in the form of weather and climate.
The second semester looks at various processes of geologic motion and how energy and matter transfers around and within the Earth.
Phone: (602) 467-6803
Email: ryan.heenan@dvusd.org
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education from Western Michigan University
Major: Biology
Minor: Earth Science
Associates Degree in Media Technology: Audio Recording from Lansing Community College.
About Mr. Ryan Heenan
I started at DVHS in 2023 and it is great to be a Skyhawk!
I grew up in Michigan. I graduated form Saint Joseph High School and went to Adrian College to play football. I then attended Lansing Community College and earned an Associates Degree in Media Technology: Audio Recording. I then went to Western Michigan University and earned my Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education. I majored in Biology and Minored in Earth Science at WMU.
I have taught at a charter school in the west valley for my first two years and then spent 10 years at Trevor Browne High School. I have taught Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Environmental Science. I have coached Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Volleyball.
I like to read, cook, bake, play golf, watch sports (especially football), play and write music, and hang out with my wife at our home.