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Mr. Wasko’s opinion on teaching.

REYANSH K and Viaan Visveswaran

June 11, 2026

Mr. Wasko in his room.

The Panther Press decides to interview their English teacher, Mr. Adam Wasko, to find out his likes and dislikes while also knowing a bit into his personal life.

Panther Press: What is your favorite part of teaching students?

Mr. Wasko: Making fun activities for my students.

Panther Press: What was your favorite subject when you were in school?

Mr. Wasko: Lunch. I was really good at lunch.

Panther Press: What hobbies do you enjoy outside of school?

Mr. Wasko: I like to hang out at parks finding bears and try to hug them

Panther Press: What is the most memorable moment you have had with a class?

Mr. Wasko: The very first time I started teaching a specific class where a man died, there was a lot of trauma.

Panther Press: What book has had the most morale and meaning to you?

Mr. Wasko: “Monster Calls,” a lot to be learned from that book.

Panther Press: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Mr. Wasko: Japan and learn Japanese like I always wanted to.

Panther Press: What is one important life lesson you think everyone should learn?

Mr. Wasko: Always return the shopping cart to the store. Only monsters don’t return the shopping cart

Panther Press: Who inspired you the most when you were growing up?

Mr. Wasko: My dad, and Macho Man, Randy Savage.

Panther Press: If you had $1 million, what would you spend it on and why?

Mr. Wasko: I would buy a nice house and save the rest for my children, I wish I had a more interesting answer.

Panther Press: What is your favorite way to spend a weekend?

Mr. Wasko: With my kids going on silly adventures.

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About the Contributors

REYANSH K, Reporter

Reyansh K. is a student at IMS. He lives with his parents and sister, Mr. K, Ms.S and Miss K(sister). Reyansh spent his first few years in the U.K. and then later moved to India and finally settled in the U.S. He has been a student for over 6 years and has played chess for about 2 years. While he does like playing video games, his favorite thing to do is watch TV, especially One Piece. Reyansh’s hobbies include chess and track. He has no favorite sports team, but always enjoys watching other classic animes.

Viaan Visveswaran, Staff Reporter

Viaan Visveswaran is a student who goes to IMS. He lives approximately 50 seconds away from IMS. Visveswaran was born and grew up in Iselin, NJ his whole life. He lives with his mom and dad and his sibling, Aaryan Visveswaran, his kind, loving, cool brother. Viaan Visveswaran’s favorite hobbies are gaming, reading, playing soccer, and hanging out with family. His favorite soccer teams are FC Barcelona and Manchester United. Sometimes he goes on cool trips to places like Florida, India, Japan and more to come!

Daniel Taistra, Reporter

Daniel Taistra is a student at IMS. He lives in a small neighborhood next to Route 9. Taistra grew up in Iselin and went to School #18. Taistra lives with his parents Rafal and Monica. Taistra has a sister Natalia and a dog named Luna.

Taistra plays for a soccer team that his dad coaches. Some of his hobbies include going to the JFK field and playing soccer. He likes to build legos and go to the Red Bulls stadium to watch a soccer game and see some nice fireworks.