Mr.DiNuzzo Strikes Again

Mr. DiNuzzo is a fun and caring teacher at IMS with 12 years of experience. He teaches Financial Literacy and Robotics and creates a welcoming classroom where mistakes are ok to make. Students enjoy him and remember him as a close friend.

 

Press: Hello, how are you doing today?
Mr. DiNuzzo: Pretty good! I love the weather today.

Press: Where were you born?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I was born in Rahway, New Jersey.

Press: What does a typical day look like for you?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I wake up at 6:00 AM, brush my teeth, get dressed, drop my son off at daycare, and then come here to teach at this amazing school.

Press: How long have you been teaching?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I’ve been teaching for 12 years.

Press: What subjects do you teach at IMS?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I teach Financial Literacy, Robotics, Math, and Social Studies.

Press: Why did you choose to teach those subjects?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I find each one interesting for different reasons — and they’re fun to teach!

Press: How does teaching make you feel?
Mr. DiNuzzo: It feels great to help students learn things they’ve never learned before.

Press: Do you enjoy teaching at IMS, or would you prefer to be somewhere else?
Mr. DiNuzzo: IMS is the best school ever. I’m lucky to teach here, and I wouldn’t trade this job for anything.

Press: What do you like to do in your free time?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I love crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and anything related to sports — whether I’m playing or watching.

Press: Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
Mr. DiNuzzo: My mom inspired me.

Press: Why did you want to become a teacher?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I wanted to help students accomplish their goals.

Press: What are some of your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I’m good at being funny and helping people. My weakness? Probably doing too much grading!

Press: What do you do to make sure your classroom feels safe and welcoming?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I try to create an atmosphere where it’s okay to make mistakes, because that’s how we learn. You can always try again.

Press: How do you help a student who’s struggling?
Mr. DiNuzzo: I try to help them in any way I can. If that doesn’t work, I will show them how I would do it, and we go from there.

Press: Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Mr. DiNuzzo: Just this — teachers don’t have favorite students. We love all of them.

Press: Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today!