Daniel Anderson
I want the world to be better because I was here. Teaching is one of the best ways to make a difference!
I want the world to be better because I was here. Teaching is one of the best ways to make a difference!
Thank you for supporting Daniel Anderson in this year's competition. Your donations and participation will benefit The Planetary Society in their mission to advance space exploration, inspire discovery, and empower the next generation of innovators.
I did not intend to originally. I studied medicine in college but I had an epiphany during the MCAT that I did not want to be a doctor. I never checked the score. I got a job teaching biology to pay bills while I figured out next steps, and started volunteering as a kids Jiu Jitsu coach in the evenings. I got certified in math, and before long I was offered an engineering teacher position. Pretty soon I realized that I loved teaching and mentoring kids, and discovered I was very good at it
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceThis is hard to choose, from writing the engineering curriculum for my district, to having a big YouTuber come and make a video about my class and donated 16 3D printers to our district. I have had a lot of experience. But the most memorable was during Covid lockdowns and distance learning, I launched my YouTube channel, Flipped Engineering, which allowed teachers all over the country to assign self paced lessons for students at home to continue learning Engineering.
What would you do with the $25,000?Pay off my debt
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like America's Favorite Teacher, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
Learn More
