Anyone that can make learning math fun deserves to be recognized.
Bill Daly, who has taught at AHS for 21 years, recently was honored for his classroom wizardry when he won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Daly always liked math, even before he taught the subject. He said he enjoys problem-solving and the thinking involved. “I have the best job in the world,” he said.
Daly tries to focus his teaching on problem-solving and skills that can be applied beyond math. “If you learn logical thinking and using facts, you are going to be able to solve problems,” he said. “So I teach that, and persistence.”
“He makes it fun by teaching it well and in an interesting and novel way,” said Henry Sackett, a senior at Albemarle.
Well done, Bill. Congratulations from all us at ChalkFace on your award.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.