I teach English and Ethics — a rather fortunate combination for someone fascinated by the power of language, the complexity of human nature, and humanity's seemingly limitless capacity for questionable decisions.
I have a weakness for beautiful words, uncomfortable truths, and stories that venture into the darker corners of the human condition. My interests range from Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe to philosophy, mythology, metalcore, and fictional universes where happy endings are apparently considered an unnecessary luxury.
I admire curiosity, intellectual independence, and the courage to challenge established ideas. I have considerably less admiration for blind certainty, convenient excuses, and people who mistake the volume of their opinions for the strength of their arguments.
My sense of humour is dry, my sarcasm is rarely accidental, and I appreciate a well-placed remark with just enough bite to make someone think twice. I'm not everyone's cup of tea — and I have no intention of diluting myself to become one. Fortunately, most people seem to enjoy the experience.
But sarcasm should never be mistaken for indifference.
I genuinely care about my students. Their questions deserve answers, their struggles deserve attention, and their individuality deserves respect. I believe in challenging people without diminishing them, expecting more because I believe they are capable of more, and being someone they can rely on when it actually matters.
I take my students seriously.
Myself? Considerably less so.
As a teacher, I'm not interested in manufacturing agreement, rewarding blind obedience, or handing out comfortable answers. I want you to think independently, question what seems obvious, and recognise that every opinion requires a foundation, every conviction must withstand scrutiny, and every action carries consequences — whether you like them or not.
I want you to discover a world that is infinitely more fascinating, complicated, beautiful, and occasionally horrifying than you ever imagined. And I want you to develop the intellectual courage to face it without demanding that it become simpler for your convenience.
Stay curious. Question everything. And never confuse having an opinion with having an argument.
Some people have built entire personalities around that mistake.