Mr. Michael McCosh
TEACHES:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 9 & HONORS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 10
BLUE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Education
BACHELOR'S
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
MASTER'S
BAKER UNIVERSITY
Going Above & Beyond
MR. MCCOSH SERVES AS THE HEAD BOYS & GIRLS TENNIS COACH AT BLUE VALLEY HIGH
Life Outside of School
OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL, MR. MCCOSH LIKES TO READ, PLAY TENNIS, PLAY BOARD GAMES, AND PLAY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
What is your teaching philosophy?
"One's students deserve a teacher who is present. I must be with my students and in the moment at every opportunity I possibly can. Nearly every moment in class is an opportunity to learn."
Can you tell us about a memorable student?
"I love it when students bring their interests to class. One such student brought their interest in linguistics to one of the words native to the cultural depicted in one of our class novels."
What is your favorite part of being a teacher?
"I love that every day is different, and I can leave a positive impact on my students' lives. I also enjoy learning from my students."
What is the biggest challenge you face as a teacher?
"Finding ways to motivate students to value their learning in my class can be a major challenge. Breaking past that barrier and helping a student find their reason to care is one of my favorite experiences as a teacher."