Issiaka Sow, a new math teacher, talks about school and life. 

Q: What was your favorite subject in school? Why?

A: In high school my favorite subject was chemistry because I enjoyed the chemistry labs.

 Q: What kind of student were you in high school?

A: I was a quiet kid. I did all my work. I did not have straight A’s until my junior year.

Q: Why did you become a teacher? Why did you pick BRHS?

A: Hmm.. I became a teacher from my grandma because of the habit of helping people. Bronx River High School is in my neighborhood.

Q: Where did you go to college?

A: I went to college at Hunter College and got my master’s degree, and went to Lehman college for my bachelor’s degree.

Q: What do you like to do for fun

A: I like to play soccer, anything related to outside activities and my favorite soccer team is Barcelona.

Q: Fun/ Interesting fact about you:

A: My mother, my wife, and daughter have the same first name – Fatou.

Q: If you weren’t a teacher, what would you do instead?

A: I would be a pilot instead of a teacher. I wanted to be a pilot but it was expensive to pay tuition.

Q: What would you like your students to know about you?

A: Their success is my success.

Q: Do you have any hobbies?

A: I like to play soccer. I also like to travel.

Q: Favorite meal?

A: I can’t cook, but my favorite meal is peanut butter stew.

Q: Favorite Drink?

A: Anything with ginger, especially ginger ale.

Q: Fav musician?

A: My favorite musician is Alpha Blondy.

Q: What are you good at?

A: I’m good at cleaning and sanitizing, tidying and making sure everything is in place.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: My favorite food is peanut butter stew.

What is your favorite color?

My favorite color is blue and gray.