PAEMST Awardee and Math Teacher Matthew Owens Sees a Digital Age of Math and Science Students

The transcript details a teacher's journey from tutoring in high school to becoming a part of South Carolina's first Teaching Fellows program. It highlights the teacher's current role in teaching precalculus and calculus to magnet students with interests in math and science. The teacher observes a trend of students pursuing double majors in various fields. The transcript concludes with the teacher's experiences in networking and opportunities gained from a presidential experience.

What inspired the speaker to pursue a career in teaching?

• A classmate's mother encouraged them

• They were offered a scholarship

• A teacher recommended it

• They always wanted to be a teacher

Which program did the speaker join during their high school graduation year?

• Math and Science Magnet Program

• South Carolina's Teaching Fellows program

• Advanced Placement Program

• National Science Foundation Fellowship

What subjects does the speaker currently teach?

• Biology and Earth Science

• Precalculus and Calculus

• Physics and Chemistry

• Algebra and Geometry

What is a notable interest among the speaker's students?

• Physical Education

• History and Geography

• Math and Science

• Literature and Arts

What exciting opportunity did the speaker mention about their professional experience?

• Attending a global teaching conference

• Networking and visiting the National Science Foundation

• Publishing a research paper

• Receiving a national teaching award