Teacher feature: Derek Poludniak
January 25, 2019
Derek Poludniak, more commonly known as “Mr. P,” answers a few questions for The Nation Wired:
What grade do you teach?
“I teach 11th grade.”
What subject do you teach?
“I teach United States History.”
What University did you attend?
“I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin.”
Do you have any children?
“I have no children.”
Do you have any pets?
“I do. I have a black lab chow named Bonnie.”
Why did you want to teach?
“Because I enjoy inspiring the next generation.”
How long have you been teaching?
“Too long.”
What is your least favorite part about teaching?
“All the grading.”
How tall are you?
“6’1”
What is you favorite food?
“My go-to food is tacos.”
Did you play any sports?
“Track.”
Where were you born?
“San Antonio, TX.”
What is your birthday?
“October 31st.”
Why do you like music so much?
“Because everyone likes music.”
What is your favorite genre of music?
“I listen to everything.”
