The Coolest Thing Nicholas has Learned from a Student is:
"That there is rarely one “right” way to solve a problem and there are often many ways to understand and approach a concept. This taught him the importance of keeping an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives, and always staying curious in every learning environment."
Larry is a lifelong educator dedicated to helping students grow. He has taught in a variety of areas, including test prep, environmental fieldwork, and even guitar and taekwondo. He has also spent a year researching sharks in Malaysia as a Fulbright Research Scholar. These diverse experiences have instilled a mindset of openness and curiosity in him that he strives to pass on to his students.
Larry understands the pressures and struggles that students face, and he brings a laid-back yet structured mentoring approach to best support students in achieving their potential.
The Coolest Thing Larry has Learned from a Student is:
“Learning to improvise on an instrument is like learning to speak a new language. We’re learning new vocab and using it to make new sentences in different situations.” This student’s insightful observation highlighted striking parallels in learning across different subjects that we can uncover.

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DR. SOE THEIN
Head Consultant
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist
University of California, Davis, Child & Adolescent Fellowship
University of California, Davis, Psychiatry Residency
University of California, Irvine, M.D.
Emory University, B.S
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