Hei Choy is the Grade 5B Co-Teacher. He was born and raised in Hong Kong, and it's his third year with The Harbour School. He received his Master of Arts in Education at the International Christian University in Japan.
What did you do before you started teaching at THS?
I was a college student and worked as a part-time football (soccer) coach.
Do you have a hidden talent/hobby?
Yes, I am very good at a game called "pushing sumo" (different from real sumo), where you try to unbalance an opponent by pushing on the hands only. I am undefeated against the students!
What is your spirit animal?
The Dolphin.... that's what I got from taking the quiz!
What was your favorite subject in school?
P.E. of course. I loved playing sports.
If you could go back to any moment in time, where would you go?
I would go back to the World Cup Finals in 2006 and beg Zidane to not headbutt the other player so France could win. I am still sad thinking about it.....
If you weren't a teacher, what other profession/s would you be in?
I'd be a barista. Mmmmmm... the smell of hand drip coffee!
What is your favorite thing about teaching at THS?
Getting to spend time with students both in and out of the classroom, especially on the boat.
What/who inspired you to be a teacher?
Seeing the way Mr. Atlas conducts himself and interacts with his students inspired me to be a teacher like him.
If you were Chief Executive of Hong Kong for a day, what would you do?
I would donate some of the government's money to SPCA to help more stray animals.
What's your biggest fear?
Fear of dancing in public... it's not in my genes, unfortunately. :(
If you could enter any fiction book/movie and travel to its setting, where would you go?
The Guardians of the Galaxy. It's cool to travel through space!
If you were in trouble, which movie/book character would you choose to save you?
Forrest Gump because he can carry me and run!
If you had a superpower, what would it be, and what would it do?
Reading people's minds, so I know what students really think about my hairstyle.
What song do you know all the lyrics to?
Linkin Park's "In the End". That's the song of my generation!
If you were a scientist, what would you discover/invent?
The perfect vaccine or antidote to end COVID.
When would you celebrate your birthday if it was on February 29th?
February 28 because it's still February.
If you were a popular celebrity, what would your stage name be?
Slim Heidy
Who is your idol?
Bruce Lee, the father of martial arts. "Be water, my friend".
If you could write a book what would it be about and what would the title be?
I would write about teaching the Grade 5 students and title it as, "The Grass is Greener Here."
If you could learn any new sport, what would it be? And why?
Figure skating because it's fun to skate and it looks elegant!