When people think of a new teacher, they generally assume they are fresh out of college, young and inexperienced. But just because someone is new in one location, doesn’t mean they haven’t learned a thing or two somewhere else.
Evan Fobar is a prime example as one of Farmington High School’s new English teachers. Fobar originally wanted to be a journalist, studying communications at Oakland University. But participating in a teaching program convinced him to change careers.
Fobar transferred to Rhode Island College and received his Master’s in education. He began his teaching career at a middle school in Rhode Island, where he even taught theater, for several years before moving back to Michigan.
“I enjoyed teaching the [theater] class, but I did not like directing the play,” Fobar said. “It was very stressful.”
Fobar began teaching English at FHS halfway through last year after leaving CCA, noting the differences between the schools he taught at.
“One thing that was unexpected in the teaching industry was the emergence of AI, which I never had as a kid,” Fobar said.
Outside of the classroom, Fobar describes a peaceful life with his two cats. Fobar enjoys reading and spending time in nature, whether hiking or camping.
