Four questions with Scot Acre, Mathematics Teacher at the Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center

• How did you learn the geometry you teach? 

On the job, memories from high school, attending conferences, reading books, belonging to professional organizations.

• What do you enjoy about teaching geometry?

 I love the visual nature of the subject. I love how Geometry began as a way to figure out what was going on in the world. I love how there are multiple methods to accomplish a task/concept/standard.

• Who are your students?

I teach at a magnet STEM program in Warren, MI. (Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center) As such, my students are the best and brightest in our part of the county. Many are perfectionistic, motivated, dedicated students. I love the students that I get a chance to work with each and every year!

• What are you most interested in learning/achieving through participating with the GeT: A Pencil community?

Well I have already learned so much. I am loving the vertical alignment that is occurring between HS teachers and College Professors. I marvel at what a talented, intelligent group of people that has been gathered. I hope that we all achieve something that becomes a golden standard for teaching and learning.

• What is your favorite book you have read in the last few years? 

Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell.