By Fiona McCafferty
September 30, 2022
Bridge teacher Ben Rich.
Mirror: What classes do you teach?
Rich: Bridge Math and Science.
M: How long have you been teaching?
R: Almost 10 years!
M: Where have you taught before?
R: Cambridge Public Schools and The Guild for Human Services.
M: What jobs did you do before teaching?
R: Outdoor Educator.
M: Where did you go to college?
R: UMass Amherst.
M: What do you like most about teaching?
R: The students!
M: Where are you from?
R: Natick.
M: What are your hobbies?
R: Hiking.
M: What are your pet peeves in the classroom?
R: Tapping.
M: What do you like about Dedham?
R: All the students and faculty have been very welcoming.
M: What inspired you to become a teacher?
R: I fell into it! I began working as a teaching assistant and fell in love with teaching.
M: What is your favorite movie?
R: Star Wars.
M: What is your favorite book?
R: The Shining.
M: Favorite quote?
R: “The best views come after the hardest climb.”
M: What was the last song you downloaded or CD you bought?
R: Flogging Molly “Anthem”.
M: What sets you apart from other teachers?
R: Even by teacher standards I drink a lot of coffee.
M: Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities?
R: We'll see!
M: Favorite app?
R: YouTube.
M: Dunks or Starbucks?
R: Dunkin.
M: How do you take your coffee?
R: Black.
M: Favorite sports team?
R: Bruins.
M: What is your greatest accomplishment?
R: 2,200 mile hike of the Appalachian Trail.
Meet the Writer!
Meet the Writer!
Fiona McCafferty, class of 2025, is a Features Reporter for the Dedham Mirror. She also competes as a marauder on the field hockey, swim, and lacrosse teams. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, skiing and traveling with her friends and family.
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