I interviewed Mark Weber, the new 7th grade math teacher. He loves live music, food, and spending time with interesting people. The longer you get to talk to Weber, the more amazing things your going to learn about his career and life so far. He worked in geophysical engineering for 35 years traveling all over the world to 40 different countries. Even if you don’t have him this school year you’re sure to see him whether it’s at a volleyball game or just greeting his students for class.
What’s your name and position at lively
Hi my name is Mr. Weber and I’m a 7th grade mathematics and 7th grade accelerated math teacher.
Talk about your education.
I went to Colorado school of mines and got a bachelor degree in geophysical engineering.
You’re new to lively. What’s your history in teaching?
I taught in a school district outside of Houston for 5 years and was awarded teacher of the year award and this is my 6th year teaching.
What led you to Lively?
I wanted to live in Austin and was contacted by Principal Rodriguez and was told about the programs at Lively and I can ride my bike to school every day.
What do you love about Lively so far?
I love the diversity and different languages and lots of different interests here at Lively.
What made you decide to be a teacher?
Always wanted to give back to the community after 35 years traveling doing engineering.
What inspires you?
What inspires me is live music, kind people, and great food.
What’s the best thing about being a teacher?
Having the summer off to go camping and hiking in the rocky mountains.
If you could enroll in another teacher’s class at lively to learn from them, what class would you take and why?
I would enroll in Mr. Kirkman’s class because he’s an expert in his field.
What are some shocking facts that students would be surprised to know about you?
I worked in 40 different countries all around the world for geophysical engineering.
If you could go anywhere in the world for one day, where would you go?
Outer Space
How do you like to spend your free time?
Listening to live music, cooking and hanging out with interesting people.
If you could take your students on a field trip to anywhere in the world or space where would you go and why?
Italy to see great art, architecture, and great pizza and gelato.
What’s a favorite memory you have from lively so far?
I’d say watching the 7th grade volleyball team come back to win very close games.
