Ms. Meneka: The Mathematician

By: J.S.

I think Ms. Menaka is the best 6^th grade math teacher. She has prepared her students for the next grade by giving them some 7^th grade math. She has been having some fun with her kids in 6^th grade. If you don’t want to believe me, read it yourself in the interview below.

Question: What have you learned from your awesome and creative girls?
Answer: Patience.

Question: What college did you go to? Why?  
Answer: I went to Cornell University because it’s an excellent school that opened up many doors for me.

Question: Do you love your job and is it hard for you to do it?
Answer: I love my job, but it’s a stressful job because it makes a huge difference in someone’s life, hopefully for the better.

Question:If you and one of your students were in a math war who would win? Why?
Answer: The student because I would want them to win.

Question: Do you think your students are having fun with the work and homework you give them and learning from it?  
Answer: It depends on the day, the activity, the group, and the student, but yes I think my students are learning a lot this year.

Question: If a student had a hard math problem, what would you tell your student to help them? 
Answer: I would tell them that no problem is too easy or too challenging. If you seek the help you need you can do anything! That’s what I’m here for!  

If you have a problem with math or your homework go see Ms. Menaka in room 305. Now you see it folks, your teacher loves you no matter what! So don’t get your head in a twist. Just go out and get help from your 6th grade math teacher!