With around 100 students entering his classroom each day, Wyatt O'Connor '19 realizes the impact he can have beyond just teaching the numbers.

Seeing growth in his students is most important to O'Connor.

“Since math isn’t most people’s cup of tea, it can be difficult for students, but every day I get to see the students learn. I love seeing it ‘click’ when they really get something.”

O'Connor built great relationships with his math professors at Mount Mercy and looks to be a similar resource for his own students—as he’s now the one standing in front of the classroom.

“When a student comes to me and is excited about getting their license or asking for help with their first job application or college scholarship essay, it is particularly meaningful since it shows the students value my input,” he explained.