It is something of a BSCR News tradition that new teachers are asked probing questions about their professional and private life. Physics teacher Mr. Nathan New joins us from Australia and is our most recent arrival. Here he fills Claudia Fumero of Senior 7 in on some of those questions we’ve all been dying to ask.
1. What is your favourite food?
I just can’t get enough gallo pinto.
2. How many brothers or sisters do you have?
I have two older brothers- Jake and Sam.
3. Where are you from, where did you live and with whom?
I grew up in Newcastle, Australia, but have been living for the last few years in Manly on Sydney’s northern beaches.
4. Was it hard to leave your family and friends behind?
Yeh, I miss everyone from home a lot but I keep in touch via email, Skype etc and I am enjoying the excitement and challenge of living somewhere new.
5. Where have you been in the world?
I have travelled a lot in Europe and Asia and a little bit in north Africa and North America. I’m looking forward to discovering more interesting places in Central and South America.
6. What other jobs have you had?
Before moving into teaching I worked as a research scientist involved in protein separation. I’ve also done a variety of weird and wonderful jobs including paper delivery boy, check-out chick, mobile disco DJ, helium balloon pilot, conveyancer, tour guide and door-to-door salesman.
7. What’s your favourite colour?
Blue
8. Tell us about your education
High school à Bachelor of Science (Hons) à Dip Ed
9. Tell us a brief funny childhood story
Maybe you should ask my Mum. She loves telling these and I don’t want to steal her thunder.
10. What did you study, right after school?
I went straight to Uni from school to study a Bachelor of Science
11. How was your high school life?
I had a great time at school. I always listened to my teachers, tried my hardest in all my subjects and handed in my work on time. Honest.
12. Did you want to be a teacher right away or did you have something else in mind before?
I didn’t really have a clear idea of what I wanted to do when I left school and tossed about ideas as diverse as Law, Medicine, and Economics. Even after deciding on a science degree I was unsure what direction my career should take and I worked for several years in research and also project management. I took up teaching about 5 years ago and am really enjoying it. I have a love of learning and discovery and hope I can pass this enthusiasm on to others.
13. Describe your most stressful teaching experience?
The first lesson I taught on my own I was a Year 10 class (approx 16 yrs old) at a public school in Sydney. I had to teach the parts of the male and female reproductive systems. The lesson didn’t go well. On the positive side the students were very keen to participate in the class and they even came up with some names I hadn’t heard before.
14. Describe your funniest teaching experience?
As above
15. Where were you before coming to
I was living in Sydney, Australia. I like the idea of living and teaching overseas in order to discover new places and cultures and I have wanted to visit Latin America for some time now. Costa Rica seemed like a perfect opportunity.
16. Which Costa Rican beaches, national parks, etc, have you visited?
So far I’ve visited: Cahuita, Cartago, Jaco, Lepanto, Playa Hermosa, Playa Naranja, Puntarenas, Sarapiquí , Valle de Orosi, and Vulcan Irazu. I also look forward to seeing more of this beautiful country so let me know if you have any recommendations.
17. What’s your claim to fame?
Still working on it.
18. What girls want to know?
a) What would be the perfect girl for you?
Someone who laughs at my jokes
b) What is it that you find interesting about ¨physics¨?
The questions never end
c) What is the biggest contrast between Australia and here?
For me at the moment it’s language. Once I can understand what you are all talking about I might be able to offer some greater insights.
d) What do you think of your students so far?
The students here are great. They have a wonderful opportunity to learn and they are making the most of it.
e) What is your advice to a boy that wants to get a girl?
Talk to her.
Hiking in the Blue Mountains, near Sydney:
Surf boat rowing
International Day at Killarney Heights High School, Sydney
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