By Olivia Augustine – News Editor

Mr. Lui has been teaching at Law for five years. He teaches AP U.S. History, Civics, Economics, and U.S. History. Advocate News Editor Olivia Augustine interviewed Lui about the school year.

Olivia Augustine: What are your goals for the year?

Mr. Lui: My goal is to make this year as successful for my students, my colleagues, and myself as possible. I want to continue to foster positive relationships with my students.

OA: What do you enjoy about teaching?

ML: I enjoy being in the classroom and listening to students’ different ideas and perspectives. It’s interesting to hear their opinions and how they formulate their arguments. I love to teach, but I also love to learn. Teaching offers lots of opportunities for learning and growth.

OA:Why did you decide to become a teacher?

ML: I lifeguarded frequently in high school and taught swim lessons at my local pool. I think that’s when I knew I wanted to help others and loved working with kids. Teaching is the perfect profession for doing just that! 

OA: What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

ML: I enjoy being active. On the weekends I’ll go hiking with my dog or go to the gym to lift weights. Also, during quarantine I started to cook a lot more and began experimenting with healthy recipes.

OA: What is your favorite class to teach and why?

ML: My favorite class to teach is U.S. History. It teaches us who we are as a nation and the important principles our country is founded upon.