Phil Blessman

Phil Blessman is an experienced educator and consultant in the field of physics and mathematics, currently serving as an AP Physics Workshop Consultant for The College Board since March 2022. In addition to this role, Phil is a Physics Subject Matter Expert at CreatorUp, developing content for undergraduate physics, and tutors students in AP Calculus, AP Physics, and Special Relativity at American Straight A Academy. Phil has held various teaching positions, including Business Calculus Instructor at CIEE, Physics Department Chair and AP instructor at John F. Kennedy School Berlin, and AP Physics Exam Table Leader and Item Writer at ETS. With a career spanning over two decades in education, Phil has contributed to numerous academic institutions and initiatives, emphasizing a strong leadership background, curriculum development, and mentoring in both classroom and extracurricular settings. Phil's educational credentials include a Master of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and an M.S. in Physics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.