I'm one of your tried and true Water-townies. I was raised in Watertown, and lived here for the majority of my life until settling down in the relative-countryside in Maynard, MA. I attended the illustrious Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School, and still see some of my former teachers and coaches all the time, which is an absolute hoot. I still spend most of my time in or around Watertown, as I'm still very close friends with a lot of the people I grew up with. I love popping into a Dunk's and seeing 2 or 3 people that I know.
The Watertown district has played a very important role in my life. Like many people, I went through some bumps growing up, and this district looked after me very well. I had teachers and coaches that went above and beyond to see me thrive, and I have never forgotten the interactions I had with people that wanted me to succeed. I hope to be one of those people for you.
I went to Bentley University right down the street in Waltham, and after graduating I jumped at the chance to coach JV baseball at the high school. 10 years later, I took the job as the varsity coach and will be entering my 10th season this spring. I played 4 sports at WHS, captained baseball and indoor track, and continued to play ball in a college league until around 27 years old. My love of playing, coaching, and helping kids grow led me to wanting to teach as well. Needless to say, sports have been a big driver for where I am in my life, but most importantly, my eyes have been opened to what's important in school - growth!
I was always placed in top math classes, although I did find them a struggle when I was younger. I often had a hard time relating the material to something that "made sense," and this deterred me from trying my best when I was younger. It wasn't until later in high school that I began to realize how math is all around us, whether it's the stock market, credit card interest, recipes, paying a restaurant bill, construction, sports, playing cards, fantasy football, you name it... it's everywhere! I also learned to enjoy the challenge. It feels good to complete something that is difficult, and in math there's an endless supply of that.
My hope is that you'll learn to love the grind!