Mr. Dawes Strickler Instructor Department of Physical Education dawes.strickler [at] westpoint.edu About Education Dawes arrived in the Hudson Valley in 1990 to pursue full time employment as a rock climbing guide at the Gunks. Earning a B.S in Secondary Education and Earth Science in 2001 at SUNY New Paltz, then began teaching 9th Grade Earth Science until 2004. In 2004 he began teaching in DPE. Dawes earned a MS in Physical Education and Teaching from West Virginia University in 2007. Married in 1997 to Margaret Mueller, they have a son, Logan and reside in Wallkill, NY. West Virginia University, Morgantown VA M.S. in Physical Education and Teaching-2007 SUNY at New Certifications American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) Certified Rock Instructor American Mountain Guide Climbing Wall Instructor NY State Certified Rock and Ice Climbing Guide Professional ski and snowboard Instructors of America (PSIA/AASI) certified snowboard instructor (level 1 Amateur Snowboard Instructors of America (ASIA) certified instructor (level 2) Wilderness First Responder (WFR) C.P.R. and Basic Life Support Trained State of New York Earth Science and General Science Certification New Paltz, NY B.S. in Secondary Education Earth Science-2001 Greenfield Community College Greenfield MA Outdoor Leadership Program-1990