Teacher Spotlight: Coach Helm
May 30, 2014
We love to take the family down to Town Lake and cool off in Barton Springs when we get the chance. My wife Yaneth, daughter Ximena, baby Victoria, and lab Sug round out the Helm clan. I’m currently training to qualify to run the Boston Marathon again. I was fortunate enough to run Boston in ’04 and ’09; now I want to qualify and take my new family! : )
My literature professor in college had a profound influence on me. His dynamic teaching coupled with my love for running inspired me to pursue a career in teaching and coaching.
Seeing students excel and reach new goals would be my favorite part about teaching at Vandegrift. I am so lucky to be able to share in the experience of seeing their new accomplishments and added enthusiasm.
Students should expect to have their own voice and be an active participant in my classroom. On-circle discussions and collaborative work is common place in my weekly lesson. Our class is structured to build community while gaining perspective.
While in college, I worked at a bingo hall and called numbers. I definitely saw some interesting people and was a broadcasting major in college. Later, I realized that my love was in teaching and coaching.