Elliot Henderson is an associate teacher at Alma’s Sarah D. Ottiwell Campus.
What made you decide to join the Crew at Alma?
I decided to join the Alma crew because I wanted to have an impact in the New Bedford community and admire the standards that Alma del Mar holds their educators and scholars to..
What do you hope to contribute to Alma?
I hope to contribute my best efforts in assisting the scholars to achieve their academic goals.
What teacher made a difference in your life, and how?
My freshman year math teacher had a profound impact on helping me develop my math skills as well as acting as a personal mentor throughout high school as well as the GSA teacher advisor.
Why did you become involved in education?
I became involved in education because I enjoy helping other people learn and develop skills that allow them to improve themselves and achieve their goals.
Where did you go to college or post-secondary school?
I hold a bachelor’s degree from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
What did you like about your college?
I enjoyed how much personal attention the professors provided to their students and how engaging and accessible the campus life could be.
What is your favorite food?
Any sort of curry dish.
What is your favorite book?
My favorite book has to be Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone because of how important that series was to me as a young person.