by Sarah Kulick

The Barron Perspective sat down with Mr. Ian Nowicki, one of Woodbridge High School’s newest business teachers to get to know him better.

 Barron Perspective: What subjects and/or classes do you teach?

Mr. Nowicki: [I teach] Business Education: Word 1, Excel 1, Principles of Business, and Introduction to Management.

BP: Are you involved in any sports or activities at the high school?

MN: I am the Advisor for the International Culture Club.

BP: What college(s) did you attend?

MN: Pace University, Class of 2009.

BP: What is your favorite food?

MN: Pizza. Especially cold pizza and coffee for breakfast, the true breakfast of champions.

BP: Do you have any pet peeves?

MN: When students fail to put the assignment in the header. Figuring out the assignment becomes a guessing game.

BP: What are your favorite hobbies?

MN: I love to ski; the fresh air, speed, and no cell service is the perfect way to unwind.

BP: What is your ideal place to travel?

MN: I travel a lot. Argentina has great culture and awesome people. I love Anthony Bourdain’s show on CNN, Parts Unknown. His episode on India was fascinating; I would love to go to India.

BP: What is your favorite thing about teaching so far, and has that changed since you began teaching in WHS?

MN: The students. Their ideas and creativity never cease to amaze me. No, the students at WHS are incredible, and make coming to school every day awesome.

BP: What inspired you to become a teacher?

MN: When you see someone take what you’ve taught them and do something great, it’s one of the coolest feelings.

BP: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

MN: A pilot.

BP: Is there anything else you’d like to add?

MN: Go Barrons!