New Teacher: Mr. Hales, English
Q. What school did you previously work at before coming to the Boyertown Senior High?
A. I previously taught at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and Conestoga High School. I’ve been teaching as a substitute at BASH for the last two years.
Q.What is your teaching background?
A. My background is actually in literature, history, and psychology. I’ve taught 9th-12th English, as well as U.S. and world history.
Q.What specific classes will you teach this year?
A. I’ll be teaching 11th Academic English and Honors Identity/Social Issues
Q. Why do you enjoy teaching?
A. The perspectives, energy, and optimism of young adults. I love it. I also want to be the reason that teens say, “I read the book before I saw the movie,” because the book is always better.
Q.What do you look forward to in the new year?
A. I love the beginning of the year. I have a full list of vegetables to choose from when telling students what to eat. (PS: Eat edamame!)
Q. What is your favorite tv show?
A. I don’t have cable! #cutthecord
Q.What’s your favorite Disney character?
A. Wise old Rafiki.
Q.Where did you grow up?
A. I was born in Colorado, but grew up in the Upper Perkiomen Valley.
Q. What is your Favorite childhood memory?
A. I loved playing pool. I got a pool table for Christmas when I turned 11. I played on it (by myself) almost every single day for like 6 years.
Q. How do you plan to contribute to the BASH community?
A. I’m excited to continue coaching boys’ lacrosse this spring, and I’m also hoping to start a writing center at the high school where students can bring their essays to be peer reviewed before submitting their work to teachers (shameless plug: Any juniors/seniors interested in becoming editors should stop in to see Mr. Hales in room 304).
About the Contributor
Aiden Amore, Social Media Editor
Aiden Amore is senior. This is her third year writing for The Cub, and first as the Social Media Editor. She enjoys playing volleyball, snowboarding,...
