Aidan Altman '25 - Features Editor

Q:What sparked your interest in teaching?

A: I have wanted to teach since I was a kid and feel grateful for the opportunity to do something

I have wanted to pursue for so long. Growing up, I had good and bad teachers in grade school

and always thought of how I would be as a teacher. I love being a resource for students and

giving them a sense of direction. I feel lucky to not only be a teacher, but a teacher at Louisville.

Q: What is your teaching philosophy?

A: “Remember when you were a student”.

I feel that high school is a weird time, especially having to take seven classes. I try to be mindful

about what is going on in students' lives and try to find the balance between giving grace and

being understanding, while still remembering that this is a learning environment.

Q: What are three things that you would bring with you if you were stranded on an island?

A: 1) Music - I can't go a full day without listening to music. My favorite artist is Miley Cryus.

2)Apple juice- I drink it every day, all the time.

3) Non-Bianary ;Memoirs of Gender and Identity - This book has helped me explore and learn

more about my identity.

Q: You were given an elephant, you can't sell it or give it away - what would you do with it?

A: I would move somewhere where I can have more space to keep the elephant. Together, we

would go to the beach and hangout.

Q: Top three favorite songs?

A: Habit by Louis Tomlinson, Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for fears and Pull

Up the Roots by Talking Heads