Math Teacher Chris Boothe Enjoys Teaching and Helping Students Keep It Real
by Emma Lochner
Christopher Boothe is a math teacher at Walkersville High School. He is a sarcastic teacher, which makes many students enjoy his classes.
Boothe is the youngest of three siblings, with divorced parents. He loves to tell stories about his childhood or activities he does with his friends. Something that makes his students laugh and be a little less stressed in a math class.
WHS Lion’s Pride: When did you decide to become a teacher?
Boothe: “I think my decision to become a teacher was a combination of events. The idea probably started when I was in high school and had a math teacher that was entertaining and engaging. Couple that with a youth minister that very much instilled the idea of giving back to the community. I had always been good at math, so combining the skills seemed like a natural fit.”
WHSLP: Where did you go to college?
Boothe: “I went to what was then called Towson State University.”
WHSLP: Where did you grow up?
Boothe: “I grew up in Montgomery County and attended Walter Johnson High School.”
WHSLP: Is WHS the only school you have taught at?
Boothe: “I taught at TJ high for nine years before coming to WHS.”
WHSLP: What do you like about WHS?
Boothe: “For the most part everyone is very nice and makes coming to work easy.”
WHSLP: What is your favorite subject to teach and why?
Boothe: “My favorite class to teach is Contemporary Math. I get to teach real life skills that every person will deal with at some point in their life. My father really enjoyed talking about making smart decisions with your money and I would like to think I am passing along some of those lessons to students.”
Boothe is good at giving real life examples on using the math he is teaching. This helps students understand that they actually need to learn this material. Most students wonder why learning certain math skills is a requirement, and Boothe helps answer this question.
Senior Rachel Canzoneri said “I like that he treats us as equals, and is always in a good mood. I can also tell he cares about what he’s teaching, and he’s just easy to talk to.”
He creates unique bonds with his students, and engages in conversation with them. He is friends with other teachers within WHS.
Senior Alexa Daye said “I like that he is very chill with his students and he always supports us and helps us when we need help. He’s a one of a kind teacher.”
