Teachers’ jobs extend far beyond the classroom — from supporting each other to looking for better ways to work with students, the system is often hidden, though unintentionally, from students. CLICK HERE to go behind the scenes of teaching with insight into the work of department leads and substitute teachers, as well as teachers’ grading philosophies and how having kids can affect their perspectives.
Behind the desk
MVHS teachers discuss their approaches to teaching and how their life experiences have impacted their teaching
Teachers’ work goes far beyond the classroom, involving responsibilities often unseen by students. Illustration | Sophia D’Sa
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Anika Bhandarkar, Copy Editor
Anika is a senior and a copy editor for El Estoque. She is a religious coffee-drinker, has played piano since she was three and a half and has two dogs named Luke and Leia. Ask Anika how many miles she plans on running during any given week, and she will likely try to convince you that her mileage isn’t *that* crazy.
Jason Chu, Features Editor
Jason Chu is a senior and Features Editor for El Estoque. Previously, he served as a News Editor. He has enjoyed writing since a young age and also loves to play volleyball and guitar.
Arjun Dhruv, Staff Writer
Arjun is currently a senior and a staff writer for El Estoque. In his free time, he enjoys watching TV Shows and playing/watching sports with his friends.
Sophia D’Sa, Editor-in-Chief
Sophia is currently a senior and a co-editor-in-chief for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys watching late-night comedy, belting choir songs in her living room and solving too many crosswords.
Jami Lim, Editor-in-Chief
Jami is currently a senior and Editor-in-Chief for El Estoque. In her free time, she loves to rewatch her favorite movies, take photos of her friends, and attempt to keep up with her thousands of hobbies.
Raj Thapliyal, Sports Editor
Raj is a senior and a sports editor. He enjoys playing volleyball, table tennis, playing video games, and taking his dog out on walks.
Kate Yang, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Kate is currently a senior and an Arts & Entertainment editor for El Estoque. Outside of writing, she enjoys finishing homework, trying new hot pot flavors and indulging in her fifth rewatch of “The Good Place.”
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