Math & Me

-Ross and Rachel type of relationship 
-I couldn't remember which way the 5 went in kindergarden but forced myself to learn by not looking at the number line hanging by the doorway
-Hated math in grade 5 because I did not understand how to long divide but was helped by my dad and that "ah ha" moment was wonderful and I went back to loving math
-Grade 8 and 9 math was meh but it got very interesting in grade 10. My teacher was fantastic and there was a lot of overlap and connections to other subjects which made it more magical to learn (slopes in physics etc.)
-Grade 10 math made me want to learn more and pursue mathematics which is what I did
-I specifically wanted to teach because I went from hating to loving math because I had people in my life who helped me get the "ah ha" moments and I wanted to be one of those people for someone else
-It is very rewarding being able to help someone understand something they found so confusing