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Why did Mrs.Clark become a teacher?

Meerab H. and Navya Gogna

June 11, 2026

Mrs. Clark (Taken from Mrs. Clark’s google sites page)

Mrs. Clark is a math teacher at IMS and loves her job. Clark has been teaching for quite some time now. Seventeen years to be exact. She has taught 2 grades; 7th and 6th. Clark is currently teaching 6th. She has 2 sons that play baseball.

Clark was inspired to teach. She was inspired by her sophomore/junior algebra teacher. That teacher inspires her to teach and teach math. That was the only reason/person that inspires Clark.

Clark likes all periods, they all have their own fun characteristics. She does not plan to teach until retirement. She will be very old.

Panther Press: Why did you want to become a teacher?

Clark: To help the younger generation and become better adults as they get older.

Panther Press: Would you want to teach math in a different grade?

Clark: No.

Panther Press: Do you like grading?

Clark: No.

Panther Press: Does anyone inspire you to become a teacher?

Clark: My sophomore/junior year teacher.

Panther Press: Do you enjoy teaching?

Clark: I do enjoy teaching.

Panther Press: Do you plan to teach until retirement?

Clark:No, I’ll be very old.

Panther Press: How long have you been teaching

for?

Clark: 17 years.

Panther Press: What’s your favorite period?

Clark: I don’t have any, they all have their own special characteristics.

Panther Press: Is there anyone else that inspired you?

Clark: No other person.

Is there any other reason you became a teacher?

Clark: No, there is no other reason.

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About the Contributors

Meerab H., Reporter

Meerab H. is a student in IMS. She lives in NJ near Mays with her parents and siblings. Meerab was born in Pakistan. She came to the U.S when she was seven years old. Her hobbies are badminton,soccer, and sketching. Her favorite color is pink but she also loves the color light purple. Meerab likes badminton. She is not that good at it even though she likes to play it.Her favorite singer is Tate Macrate. She loves to bake. Whenever she is free she likes to do creative things like painting, drawing, and building things.

Navya Gogna, Reporter

Navya Gogna is a student at IMS. She lives near the school but still ends up late to school. She lives with her Mom, Dad, and her sister. Gogna has lived on NJ Iselin her whole life. She loves doing art like painting and sketching with different mediums. She also enjoys trying and enjoying different foods. She loves volleyball but is not the best at it. She loves to relax after a long day with a snack.