Hi everyone! I interviewed one of our very own teachers from Wyoming High School! Mr. Lorenz, an AP English, AP Psychology, and Drama teacher, is very passionate about teaching, and gave us some information about being a teacher, and what it takes to BE a teacher...
MaryC: Did you always want to be a teacher?
Mr. Lorenz: No. I actually graduated with a psychology degree.
MaryC: Why did you choose to be a teacher?
Mr. Lorenz: I am good at working with kids, and I was interested in studying literature.
MaryC: How many years of college did you have in order to become a teacher?
Mr. Lorenz: 4 years (Bachelor's) and 2 more for teacher certification
MaryC: What are the rewards of being a teacher?
Mr. Lornez: Seeing kids learning things they thought they couln't
MaryC: What are the downsides of being a teacher?
Mr. Lorenz: Grading papers, long preparation
MaryC: What are your views on the Education System?
Mr. Lorenz: I am very proud to be a teacher, but I don't like how teachers are beat up in the press - we work very hard to do what we do
MaryC: What are some of your teaching strategies to get curriculum across to students?
Mr. Lorenz: Pneumonic devices, Student interaction, Working together
MaryC: Why Psychology and English?
Mr. Lorenz: I liked psychology and worked at PineRest for nine years, and I just love English
MaryC: What is your favorite piece of literature to teach in English class?
Mr. Lorenz: Heart of Darkness - By: Joseph Conrad (read in AP English 12!)
**Shyanne Calvin helped create the interview questions! :D
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