Q&A with English teacher Meichen Grossman

Alex Dacus and Keert Gill

In this collection of questions and answers, The Roar profiles new staff members on campus to learn more about these unfamiliar faces.

 

Q: What did you want to be when you were younger? Did you always want to be a teacher?

A: I always wanted to be a teacher. I used to line up my toys and lecture them.

 

Q: What is your favorite book?

A: “Pride and Prejudice.” I love nineteenth-century English literature in general, especially the mannerisms and dialogue, as well as the great plot.

 

Q: What was your most memorable teaching experience?

A: We were talking about future careers, and I said, “Any one of you could be a doctor or engineer,” and this kid said, “Is that true, Ms. Grossman? Do you think I could be a doctor?” and I said, “Well, of course.” I think it was the first time someone believed in him. I still tear up.

 

Q: Which high school did you go to?

A: Mt. Diablo High School in Concord.

 

Q: What high school activities were you involved in?

A: I was the head editor of the newspaper, as a senior. I was the class president, then ASB president. I also ran track.

 

Q: Typical high school-era Ms. Grossman clothes?

A: Pretty awful. It was the 90s, so neon and side ponytails.

 

Q: Advice to teenage self?

A: Don’t stress; enjoy life more!

 

Q: Most memorable high school experience?

A: Beating the math genius at a test. I remember studying really hard.

 

Q: Favorite superhero?

A: Thor. Not just because of Hemsworth; he has the hammer.