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Mr. Prouty

About Mr. Prouty:

Name: Alexander Carl Prouty
E-Mail: hadrada1066zz@hotmail.com
(when not using the link, leave out the "zz")
Birthday: June 30
Languages I speak: English, Spanish (a bit), Mandarin (I can say "Excuse Me.")
Favorite Foods: International traditional foods or their vegetarian counterparts
Favorite Countries: Greece, Austria, Japan, China, Ethiopia, Great Britain,
USA and, of course, Scotland
Graduated from: Andrews University
Academic Degree(s): BA History / English
Goal of teaching: To promote thinking students and thereby guide them
into a stronger faith in God.
Hobbies: Drawing, Reading, Writing, Fencing, History, Learning Mandarin,
Drama, Intelligent Film

What I like about my students:

I like when they use their brains for something other than a counterbalance. I love their honesty.

How I would describe my personality:

Thoughtful and reserved except when talking about the Bible, Spirituality, History, or Drama. Then the "reserved" part usually vanishes.

How I feel about teaching at HVCA:

A great challenge, opportunity and learning experience.

How I feel about my relationship with God:

It's a relationship--including commitment, struggle, frustration, betrayal, and bliss.

How you think a Christian's life would be:

More bliss, less betrayal.

Do you sometimes get frustrated with students?

Yes, I get frustrated with my students. But then I remind myself that they are MY students, so I can't very well "give up on them."

If yes, do you ever think of giving up on them or the profession? How do you get through it?

I vent my frustrations on a couple of computer.