...As a child, books were my introduction to different cultures and religions, different geographies and histories. My early reading included Native American stories of the Pacific Northwest, novels about the Hungarian Plains prior to the First World War, and science-based novels. In college, I majored in English (N. (read more)
...I've always loved learning, but I've also had teachers in the past who struggled to make learning an enjoyable experience. I make a concerted effort to engage with each student so they can easily see the joy in learning new things. I also aim to put the thinking on the students. (read more)