To contribute to the educator community by sharing insights, inspiration, and innovation to uphold one of the noblest professions in the world.
Hi, I’m Alex
I am a former elementary school teacher and U.S. Army veteran, and I’m here to share my insights so you can bring them into your classroom one day!
My mission is to transform the U.S. educational system by designing high-quality curricula that promote the 4 Cs of the 21st century: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration among our students. These skills are essential for preparing our future leaders.
Embracing effective pedagogical frameworks can make a significant difference in learning outcomes. Some of the most impactful methods include:
- Problem-based learning
- Project-based learning
- Design thinking
- Socratic questioning
- Guided inquiry
- Engaging debates
- Real-world case studies
- Encouraging a growth mindset
Alex Park
Founder of Teacher Daydreamer
My Journey
My journey began during my undergraduate program at the University of Texas at Austin when I discovered pedagogical framework, concepts, and methods.
Since then, I’ve been committed to empowering students to move beyond rote memorization and actively engage with their learning.
I was fortunate enough to earn Teacher of Promise at the end of my first year of teaching. However, I quickly recognized that my ideals clashed with the schooling system's focus on standardized testing. Rather than fostering independent thinkers, I found myself stuck in a "teaching to the test" model, which drained both my students and me.
Coming from a military household, I enlisted during the pandemic to continue the family tradition. Over the past four years, I’ve supported Special Forces as a signals intelligence analyst. As my contract comes to a close, I am excited to return to the classroom to reclaim my rightful heir to the throne, I mean, to pick up where I left off by making a significant impact on the lives of students.
More importantly, I want to give students a reason to come to school and learn the skills they’ll actually need to navigate a constantly changing world.
That’s where Teacher Daydreamer comes in.
I launched this platform to continue daydreaming about how we can advocate for a brighter future for the next generation. If you’re eager to innovate in your classroom, explore my exciting ideas, or follow along as my journey continues, I invite you to subscribe for the latest updates.
Together, we will inspire change.