Career Interview with a High School Math Teacher

In this interview, Mimi Schwanda describes her career path as a teacher and her current role as a high school Math Teacher and a Dorm Head at Episcopal High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Davidson College in mathematics and her Master’s in Education from the University of Virginia. Her previous work experience includes working as a teaching assistant in Andover Massachusetts. We discuss: 0:38: An overview of what she does as a high school Math Teacher and a Dorm Head at a boarding school 1:27: Her typical roles and responsibilities 4:53: Hey typical schedule in a typical week 7:55: Her annual schedule 9:28: When she plans her lessons 11:56: Things she likes and finds challenging about the role 14:05: Opportunities for moving up 19:32: What the training entails for her roles 21:36: Why she wanted to be a teacher and work at an independent school 24:00: Why she chose to work at a boarding school 26:10: Advice for aspiring teachers 27:46: Advice on the interview and application process