Why I Became a Teacher
August 14, 2020
Nick Peruski (MI '19)
"I have always been interested in teaching and learning. When I began my undergraduate program I was fascinated by science, specifically genetics. I knew that I wanted to do something in that field. My husband convinced me that I would be a great teacher, and that planted a seed in my mind. I knew he was correct one day after helping my younger cousin Ethan with some math homework. The rest just kind of worked itself out.
"I have been lucky to teach both middle and high school. I have enjoyed seeing how student behavior and learning evolve at various grade levels. At the middle school, I was also fortunate to have the opportunity to coach both cross country and track. It was such a powerful experience seeing students outside of the classroom and excelling in non-academics. I miss my Donut Run Crew—we used to meet early, 90 minutes before school began, to condition between the cross country and track seasons. We would run about three miles to the Milford Bakery for donuts and juice. When entering education, I never considered the experiences outside the classroom that I would share with students as well."
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