LAMAR QUEEN
MATH TEACHER
Do you like music as much as STEM? Did you know that they could be mixed together to help your brain remember information? Math teacher Lamar Queen, or Mr. Q-U-E, co-founded Music Notes Online after brainstorming ways to make math more engaging to his middle school students.
Music Notes Online makes songs about math, motivation, grammar and more! English teacher Jimmy Pascascio is a co-founder. Other members of the group include math teacher David Landix, or Mr. D, special education teacher Ms. Co, and math and English teacher Daniella Rios. What a team! Students also frequently appear in their videos.
Further Resources
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Follow him on Instagram: @lamar.queen
Short STEM STAR Interview
Q: What was your favorite subject in K-5 or K-12?
A: Math
Q: Did you have a favorite teacher growing up?
A: Mr. Perez
Q: Who inspired your growing up? Why?
A: My grandfather. He founded a church and saved a lot of lives. Watching him work with and help people inspired me!
Q: Do you have children, nieces, or nephews?
A: I have 2 boys and a nephew. I like showing them that you can be cool and an intellectual.
Q: Do you have pets or a favorite animal?
A: I don't have any pets because the only pet I want is a cheetah or a panther!
Q: What is your favorite non-work activity, hobby or way to relax?
A: Riding my bike and playing basketball with my kids.
Q: What is the weather like where you live? Is there anything interesting about it?
A: The weather is nice and cool all the time. [Note: LaMar lives in L.A.!]
Q: Did you have a favorite game or song as a child?
A: Freeze tag.