Mirror: What is your role at DHS?

Krevolin: I am a science teacher. I'm teaching biology and physics this year.

Mirror: How long have you been an educator?

Krevolin: I am entering my 3rd year of professional teaching.

Mirror: Where have you taught before?

Krevolin: I have previously taught at Lexington High School and various schools in Western Massachusetts when I was in graduate school.

Mirror: Where did you go to college, and what was your major?

Krevolin: I went to UMass Amherst, where I studied biology, history, and education.  

Mirror: What do you like most about teaching/being in the classroom?

Krevolin: I find teaching entertaining and rewarding. I like when my students make new connections to the world around them in my science classroom.

Mirror: What are your pet peeves in the classroom?

Krevolin: AirPod use!

Mirror: What inspired you to become an educator?       

Krevolin: My father is an educator himself. He has been a positive role model throughout my life. He spent most of his career teaching incarcerated individuals technology and science skills.

Mirror: What sets you apart from other educators?    

Krevolin: I am an enthusiastic, student-focused educator. My students have described me as a passionate, approachable teacher who helps them succeed in the science classroom.

Mirror: Will you be getting involved in any extracurricular activities? If so, which one(s)?

Krevolin: I am not certain yet, as I am still getting my footing here in this new district!

Mirror: What do you like most about Dedham and its community?

Krevolin: Dedham has been very welcoming to me in my early days. I look forward to learning more about this incredible community as I serve my students.

Mirror: Where are you from, originally?

Krevolin: I am originally from Longmeadow in Western Massachusetts.

Mirror: What are your hobbies?

Krevolin: I enjoy singing in my chorus, country line and swing dancing, fishing, and spending time with my friends and family.

Mirror: What is your favorite movie?

Krevolin: I really appreciate good films, but I am not certain I have an all-time favorite. Maybe Mamma Mia, because it is a really fun movie to watch.

Mirror: Favorite TV/streaming show?

Krevolin: I honestly do not watch much TV. I would probably say whatever sports game is on that night. I play some video games, though, including Rocket League and Fortnite

Mirror: Favorite book?

Krevolin: Any book by my favorite author, Michael Chabon.

Mirror: Favorite genre of music and favorite artist? 

Krevolin: I love country music. Alan Jackson and George Strait are two of my favorites.

Mirror: Favorite phone app? 

Krevolin: Probably Instagram. It is such a time sink though!

Mirror: Favorite food/favorite restaurant? 

Krevolin: I really like Vietnamese food! The town I grew up in bordered an area with a large Vietnamese population, so I was spoiled with incredible food!

Mirror: If you could only watch one, which would you choose: Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox, Revolution?

Krevolin: This is a great question. I think my answer to this changes by the season, but if I have to choose, I would say the Patriots.

Mirror: In one sentence, how do you feel about A.I.?

Krevolin: I think it is a powerful emerging technology that can be used as a helpful tool but needs shrewd regulation so that it doesn’t take advantage of and hurt innocent people!

Julia Solorzano, class of 2027, is a managing editor for the Dedham Mirror. She is a member for the DHS field hockey team and runs for the track team. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and listening to music.