Why I teach - Think of a person who made a positive difference in your life. Consider the questions below in your response:

a. Describe HOW that person made a difference in your life. 

b. What qualities does that person have that makes him or her influential?

c. In what ways do you hope to be like this person one day? How might you make that happen for yourself?

Mr. Ong's best friend was an AP Physics teacher named Scott Chan. Mr. Ong and Scott grew up together. They both excelled at school, went to great colleges, and had engineering careers at internet startups. They both retired young to be with their families. When Scott's kids were grown, Scott became an AP Physics teacher as a second career. As I started to think about becoming a teacher, Scott was so influential and supportive. It is not an easy task to get a teaching credential or an easy job to be a teacher regardless of when you begin. Scott was always there to listen to me when I had a bad day or hard time and was very encouraging. 

The best qualities about Scott is he was always so supportive and calm. He was a great listener and worked hard for his students. I will always remember how much he cared for them. Unfortunately the world lost Scott in the Conception Boating Accident in San Diego on September 2, 2019. I dedicate my teaching career to Scott. I hope me and Mr. Ong can continue to honor him and his legacy.