Coming from a strong family culture where the education system has minimal homework, Ric designs his classes to make the most of class time. Still, Ric finds value in parts of the way he was educated. Other prompts are more imaginative, such as asking students how they might apply business concepts to gain their crush’s interest. Some prompts are directly applicable, such as having students consider what they would do if a specific situation happened at work. Now as a teacher, he strives to explain concepts so that students can apply them to real-life situations. Growing up, Ric attended a strict Catholic private school. His teaching philosophy is driven by picturing himself as a student. He was a fairly average student, and now wants to share things he missed with his students. “The way I teach is the way I wish I was taught,” says Ric. He draws on his business experience to help students envision possibilities as entrepreneurs and business leaders – to be employers rather than employees. Now teaching core business classes, Ric can use his knowledge and background even more. history, which was an excellent way to learn about the United States and Hawai‘i while bringing his own life experiences into the classroom. He started as an English Language Learner/Migrant Education Assistant at Honoka‘a High & Intermediate School while his teaching credentials processed. He was happy to find a pathway for foreign-licensed teachers to get certified. After arriving here, Ric considered what he could offer his new community, especially the kids. Before moving to Honoka‘a to join his family, Ric taught in the Philippines for three years as a university Assistant Professor of business, and for one year at the Senior High level. Although he never planned to become a teacher, he fell in love with teaching after taking education classes as an undergraduate and pursuing a minor in education. Ric Elloy Mendoza is in his third year of teaching grades 9-12.
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