Mirror Q & A: Rudy Chase

Mirror: What classes do you teach?

Chase: I am currently teaching 2 sections of Fundamentals of Algebra and Geometry as well as one section of Algebra CP2

M: How long have you been teaching?

C: I have been teaching since I started college 5 years ago, but this is the first High School classroom I have taught other than Student Teaching Placements

M: Where have you taught before?

C: Mostly schools in Maine. I have worked with students who were working towards their GED as well as a High School and a Middle School

M: Where did you go to college?

C: University of Maine Orono

M: What do you like most about teaching?

C: I love getting students excited about learning and the community that is formed around the school I teach at

M: Where are you from?

C: Milton, MA

M: What are your hobbies?

C: I used to play video games competitively. Now I usually go on hikes to new places and travel.

M: What are your pet peeves in the classroom?

C: Students using their phones the wrong way for class! Do not check your Instagram in my class!

M: What do you like about Dedham?

C: The location is very close to home so the community is similar to that of what I grew up with.

M: What inspired you to become a teacher?

C: I like helping people, and being able to help students learn is a big motivation for me to be a teacher.

M: What is your favorite movie?

C: Hellboy. The old version not the new one

M: What is your favorite book?

C: The Count of Monte Christo

M: Favorite quote?

C: “Whenever a meeting comes a parting is sure to follow, but that parting need not last forever. If a parting is to last an eternity or a short while? Well, that is only for you to decide….”

-Happy Mask Salesman

M: What was the last song you downloaded or CD you bought?

C: Make This Right by Toxic Avenger

M: Will you be involved in any extra-curricular activities?

C: I plan to! I would love to be more involved in extra-curricular activities

M: Favorite apps?

C: Spotify

M: Dunks or Starbucks?

C: Dunks every time

M: How do you take your coffee?

C: French Vanilla Iced extra cream and sugar

M: Favorite sports team?

C: The Patriots

M: What is your greatest accomplishment?

C: I rowed in the Head of the Charles on my High School rowing team

M: What jobs did you do before teaching?

C: Camp Counselor, Education Enrichment Instructor, Cafeteria Server, Cafeteria Breakfast Cook, Tutor, Recess Aid, and Building Sub

Theresa Stronach, class of 2023, is the Editor-in-Chief of the Dedham Mirror. She also competes as a Marauder on the field hockey, ice hockey, and softball teams, and is a member of the Performing Arts Company at DHS.