Speech:
Good Evening Everyone, it is with great honor that I stand before you today to introduce a beacon of knowledge and an exemplar of educational excellence, Mr. Jatinder Singh. With his multifaceted experience and inspiring journey, Mr. Singh offers a unique perspective that we can all learn from.

Mr. Singh’s rich history includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Business Administration. This foundation paved the way for his esteemed 25-year consultancy career, where he guided titans of industry, including Xerox, IBM, and Toyota(mention all the companies he has worked for). Yet, behind this corporate success is a passionate educator who, in 2003, reinvented himself(mention his daughter as a reason) as a champion of learning at California High School—beloved students at Cal High.

He’s more than a teacher; he’s a mentor—his story is a tapestry woven from the vibrant threads of personal and professional achievements. Imagine the depths of knowledge he’s accumulated, from a (add where he was born) humble public school in New Delhi to the prestigious IIT Delhi, and then into the global corporate sphere. Consider the life-changing impact of his teaching philosophy: there are no shortcuts to mastery. This mantra, coupled with an emphasis on values, hard work, and ethics, form the bedrock of Mr. Singh’s approach to education.

What sets Mr. Singh apart is his unwavering commitment to the application of learned concepts. His goal—to foster critical thinking and prepare his students not just for higher-level mathematics, but for the challenges of life itself. In his classroom, high expectations are the norm, underpinned by his firm belief in every student’s ability to surpass their own expectations and potential.

To encapsulate Mr. Singh’s uniqueness would require a spectrum as diverse as his own interests, stretching from art and painting to gardening, not to mention his profound understanding of the interconnectedness of mathematics, physics, and the natural world. Witnessing his evolution from a corporate consultant to a beloved educator, from paper to electronic learning aids exemplifies his dynamic approach to education.

Mr. Singh’s narrative is a driving force that highlights how vital simplicity and clarity are in teaching and underscores his desire to render complex concepts in a comprehensible form for everyone. Through his eyes, education is more than rote learning; it’s about engaging with the world in a meaningful and reflective way.

As you listen to Mr. Singh today, brace yourselves for an intellectual journey that transcends the confines of textbooks, one that will ignite curiosity and inspire a holistic view of learning and personal growth.(add more details here) 
Singh's Background:
• BSEE - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
MBA - Master of Business Administration

• 25 years of experience in the corporate sector - Consulting for Fortune 100+ companies
that include Xerox, AMEX, IBM, Shell, Toyota, Nestle, Unilever...

• Transitioned to education in 2003

• 19th year of teaching at Cal High

• Married, having a son and daughter – both graduated from Cal High, married and settled

• Hobbies include art/painting and gardening

2. My goals
- Application of concepts/skills
- Build your critical thinking skills
- Prepare you for higher level math course/college readiness

3. Set high expectations
- You have chosen to be in a higher level, fast paced course
- You have the capacity to do better than you think

Background Information:
1. Could you share a little about where you grew up and your early education?
Born in Punjab, grew up in new delhi(southern), went to a public school that has minimal school fees as almost all the funding comes from the government, then went to IIT Delhi
2. Who were the most significant influences on you during your formative years?
Influenced by different people, uncle , an elementary school teacher, some proffesors during his years at IIT
Education and Career:
3. How did you choose your teaching career?
worked for hp for 2 years, then went to IIMA - Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, , worked at Xerox, worked with fortune 100 companies for managment consulting and training other companies, then moved to the us and when his daughter did poorly on an Honors Precalculus test, he looked into how the students were being taught and saw that major improvements can happen in the way students are taught. also he chose teaching as a a result of his daughter's struggles and his daughter
4. What do you find most rewarding and most challenging about teaching?
being able to shape young minds so that they can think critically and are able to connect  the knowlede learned with real world, challenging is being able explain concepts so that students understand and are able to draw connections with the real world
5. Can you describe a particularly memorable moment or a turning point in your career?
turning points incude going to IIT delhi, working in management consulting(led to being understand a multitude of industries)
Talents and Skills:
6. Are there any specific talents or skills that you believe are essential for being an effective teacher?
wilder perspective in life, being able explain concepts so that students understand and are able to draw connections with the real world
7. How do you continue to develop and refine your teaching abilities?
possibly integrating ai into his teaching in the near future
Personal Philosophy and Views:
10. What is your philosophy on education?
There are no shortcuts to mastery, values are important, hardwork and work ethic is important
11. How do you think teaching has evolved since you started, and where do you see it going in the future?
paper to electronic, changes in instructional styles, continuing on more of a focus on group work/ collaboration. potentially integrating ai into the classroom
Aspirations and Future:
12. What goals or aspirations do you have for your future in education?
travelling/ painting/ art, potentially intergrating ai into the classroom
13. If you could make one major change in the education system, what would it be?
he said that the current state of education is overcomplicating education, and that one major change he would like to see is being able explain concepts simply so that students understand and are able to draw connections with the real world