"You were my favorite teacher in middle school."
That's what one of my peers said to me on the day of my high school graduation. (I was barely two grades above them.) I had the privilege of coaching a few different Science Olympiad events at the middle school I formerly attended, and while there, could be easily located within the building dancing, singing quite horribly, and chanting random factual recitations.
At the time, it seemed a bit funny to everyone, but after taking home a few SciOly gold medals, more than just the participants bought into my zany and FUN strategies.
All throughout my educational journey, I've loved helping understa...