Kollada enjoys his job
Math teacher is doing what he always wanted to do
Kollada enjoys his job
April 29, 2019
Filed under Features
When talking with algebra teacher Danny Kollada, it is obvious he has a love for teaching. Kollada’s sense of humor and kind heart is obvious to anyone who has him in class or as a coach (he coaches softball and boys soccer). During the interview he was quick to answer and here are some of them.
Q: What made you wanna be a teacher?
A: I had a math teacher that I admired, and I wanted to do what he did. I have always enjoyed the thought of teaching I have never done anything but go to school. I made this decision when i was a senior in high school. Before that I wanted to be a voice animation radio/ podcast person.
Q: Where are you originally from?
A: Highland, Indiana – close to illinois
Q: What made you teach math?
A: I was an average student in school but math seemed to click to me.
Q: Do you have kids? If so, do they act like you in any way
A: Yes Karson (4) and Lucy (3). Karson is just like me. I call her a mini me.
Q: Since being a teacher requires you to interact with other teachers, have you made any close friendships?
A: Mr. (Robert) Lewis and I were from the same school and never acknowledge each other until we started teaching together.
Q: What are some of your favorite hobbies?
A: I love tetris. I love video games, concerts and turntables.
Q: What seems to be the biggest struggle in the classroom
A: I want the student to like me so I have a hard time saying no. Sometimes when push comes to shove and I have to say no, people are so taken back by it.
Q: What made you become a softball coach
A: I played baseball and football in high school, and it seemed to connect. I absolutely love it and I will not look back.
Q: Where did you go to college?.
A: I went to Purdue where I met my wife.
Q: What would you do if you were not a teacher.
A: If i was not a teacher, I would lean to becoming a pharmacist.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Sushi and red tuna. A food that would get me in trouble is pop tarts and milk. I could eat two weeks worth in one sitting.
Q: What do you like to do on vacation?
A: I love going to the beach. We had dunes as a kid and when I was younger that’s what i enjoyed the most.
Q: How would you change the world?
A: One thing I wish to change in the world would be I wish everybody got along with each other.
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