Sean Ferrill
I work in an alternative school. My students, most of whom previously hated math, regularly tell me the way I explain math makes sense.
I work in an alternative school. My students, most of whom previously hated math, regularly tell me the way I explain math makes sense.
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Throughout middle and the start of high school, I believed I was terrible at math. Then, my junior year math teacher helped me discover I was a capable mathematician. I wanted to help other students make that same discovery.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI had a freshman student come to me with an elementary level of mathematics. Over the course of her freshman year, I worked diligently with her, focusing on helping her understand why mathematics works. By the end of the year, she demonstrated four years worth of learning. I was so proud of how much she had learned and how that manifested in her confidence.
What would you do with the $25,000?The first thing I would do is schedule a cruise for my wife and me to have time away from our kids for a week. After the trip is finished, I would use the remaining money to pay off our car.
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