Mirror Q & A: 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.