By Kylie Woodward
Staff Writer
Greg Selmi is another new addition to the MCHS staff. He is the new AP Computer Science and STEM teacher at Costa.
Selmi has over 15 years of experience as a tutor. According to Selmi, he is excited to help students better understand complex and important subjects, like computer science.
“I enjoy sharing my knowledge with everyone around me,” said Selmi. “I want to be able to share my understanding of computer science with each and every one of my students.”
Selmi says he gained much of his experience in computer science through his work on various computer programs and for several tech companies. According to Selmi, he plans to use his extensive knowledge of computer science to create an environment that maximizes his students’ ability to learn.
“The goal I have for the year is to get to know Mira Costa’s school campus and kids,” Selmi said. “I strive to get involved around the school in many different ways and connect with everyone. I also want to be able to show my passion for sharing knowledge. I think I can do that by transferring the skills I learned as a history teacher.”
Selmi says that he was interested in Costa because of its high demand for new STEM teachers. He first started teaching at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, where he was an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher. According to Selmi, his biggest motivation to become a teacher was being in a family filled with educators his entire life. This led him to fall in love with the world of education and proceed with the intention of becoming a teacher.
“In high school, I used to have a teacher who scared all of their students,” said Selmi. “But I came out of it better and stronger, inspiring me to become who I am today.”
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