Luke Schordine

Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics • 2018

Title and Organization Algebra, Geometry, AP Statistics, Queens Metropolitan High School

Bio

Luke Schordine is the go-to-math-guru for students and teachers at his own and many other NYC high schools. “It is not an exaggeration to say that I consider teaching to be a sacred trust. My job is not to cover the material. My job is to ensure that students, at all levels, get to that ‘aha’ moment, which can be life changing. So many students come to me believing all the negative things they have been told about their capacity. Usually none of this is true. So when they have their “aha” moments, I am rewarded with an “aha” moment too. There is nothing better,” says Mr. Schordine. He embraces every opportunity to help students. He maintains a YouTube channel of 50 math videos, tutors after school, teaches a college-level course on statistics and created a Video Game Club to promote confidence and student friendships.