As most know, quite a few new additions were made to the HMHS faculty over the summer. This includes a new math teacher, Andrew Whitman, who is teaching Algebra 1, Multivariable Calculus, and Intro to Computer Science. This new arrangement brings new opinions, so Mr. Whitman was asked a few questions about his past, present, and future:

How are you liking HMHS?

I’m really enjoying my first month at HMHS.  The students and faculty have been extremely welcoming and made the transition to a new school very smooth.

What made you come to HMHS?

I came to HMHS so that I could be part of a math department that holds itself to a very high standard and so that I could teach new classes such as multivariable calculus and intro to computer science.

How much prior working experience do you have?

This is my 13th year teaching.  I taught at Triton High School for 5 years, then at Haddon Heights High School for 7 years.  

What influenced you to become a teacher?

My AP Stats teacher, Larry Ottman, made learning math such a fun experience that I wanted to do the same for others.  I also had an incredible cross-country and track coach who made me want to coach high school sports, so being a teacher allowed me to do both of those things.

What teaching style do you prefer?

I love to have students communicating with each other, so my teaching style involves a lot of working in groups and sharing ideas.

Are you having any difficulties with this classroom (room size, location, technology, etc)?

I really enjoy my classroom.  It’s nice to look out at the courtyard.  It’s an old room, so we are waiting to install a new outlet for the Promethean Board, but for now, we are getting by using the projector.

Any rules that HMHS has that you disagree with?

No, but a rule I really like is that all phones are put away at the beginning of each class.

It’s clear Mr. Whitman will have a great adjustment and fit into HMHS well. We look forward to having him a part of our staff.