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ULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR John Steinbeck said, “Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts, since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” In the 2015-16 school year, 138 teachers, plus 21 teaching assistants practice the art of teaching each day. Whether Vicki Schulhof
Salah Farrag
teaching basic math concepts to students Kindergarten or Advanced Topics in Calculus to juniors and seniors, our teachers work to connect with the hearts and minds of their students, and in turn are connected to one another and to the community as a whole. When asked what they value about teaching at Viewpoint, each of these four teachers spoke of supportive community of colleagues and students dedicated to making the most of each day together.
VICKI SCHULHOF Kindergarten Teacher Began as a Teaching Assistant in 1991, and became a lead teacher in 2000
“I love the community of Viewpoint School. It is a second family to me. Both of my children started Viewpoint as Kindergartners. My son Brandon graduated Viewpoint in 2014, and my daughter Hannah ’18 is in Upper School. I enjoy teaching at Viewpoint because I believe that the School is providing an outstanding learning experience and environment for our students that they will carry with them for a lifetime.” Anna Yi
Asif Azhar
SALAH FARRAG Third Grade Associate Teacher & Director of Extended Day Program Began working at Viewpoint in 2009, and started teaching in 2013
“Being a part of Viewpoint’s community means lifelong friendships and support, and countless smiles, each eager to greet you every day.”
ANNA YI Middle and Upper School English Teacher Began teaching at Viewpoint in 2006
“For me, Viewpoint has always been a vibrant community that thrives on warmth and collegiality; it’s an honor to teach here among such dedicated faculty.”
ASIF AZHAR Upper School Math and World Philosophies Teacher Began teaching at Viewpoint in 1995
“The students are incredibly bright, interested, and interesting young people, and the teachers, administrators, and staff are caring, dynamic, and dedicated professionals and colleagues. It is my great privilege and honor to be amongst all of them every day at our School.”
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