PAEMST Awardee and Math Teacher Robert Samuel Ettinger Discusses His Love for Teaching Science

The transcript highlights a teacher's passion for science and teaching, particularly in urban settings. It discusses the impact of teaching, the diversity of students, and the importance of engaging them in rigorous science education. The teacher expresses hope for the future and a commitment to improving education. Additionally, the transcript shares experiences of connecting with teachers from various regions, emphasizing the shared dedication to teaching despite different environments.

What motivated the speaker to pursue a career in outdoor education?

• A love for science and teaching

• A family tradition of teaching

• A desire to travel the world

• An interest in technology

How does the speaker describe their students?

• Uninterested and disengaged

• Brilliant and diverse

• Only interested in sports

• Struggling with science

What does the speaker see when they look into the eyes of their students?

• Confusion

• Fear

• Hope

• Disinterest

What is a unique feature of the school where the speaker teaches?

• It focuses only on sports education

• It has a large number of languages spoken

• It is a newly built facility

• It is located in a rural area

What is one of the key aspects of the speaker's teaching experience?

• Meeting teachers from various parts of the country

• Teaching in a rural school

• Focusing solely on mathematics

• Avoiding collaboration with other teachers