Hi, my name is Brad O'Connell.  This is my second year teaching at Cedar Creek High School and I am delighted to be here.   I currently teach Chemistry and pre-AP Biology, and have previously worked with students in the classroom for Biology and to prepare students for their STAAR EOC exams in Biology, Algebra, and English at LBJ High School in Austin, where I was born and raised.  Before teaching and tutoring, I spent a number of years working at a dog boarding and training facility.  Consequently, I have one very well trained dog, named Barghest, who I love dearly.  I have a BS in Marine Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a strong background in both mechanical and electrical engineering.  I am very passionate about science in general, but biology is easily my favorite topic.

This year, the chemistry department, spearheaded by Stephen Beauchemin, will be producing supplemental review videos for Chemistry and AP chemistry and posting these videos to a not-for-profit youtube channel, which can be found at the following link:

The Chemistry Show

It is highly recommended that all Chemistry students watch these videos, as they not only contain condensed reviews, but occassionaly offer extra credit.