Connor Desai

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Literature
University of Washington

Master of Education, K-8 Education
Seattle Pacific University

5th-9th Grade Math Endorsement

Why did you become an educator?
At the end of each day, regardless of how it went, the work of empowering children with knowledge is just and fulfilling work. I never get tired of seeing the light bulbs go off.

What is your favorite quote?
“No one can make your feel inferior without your consent.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

What is your favorite book?
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. I’ve never cried after any book like I did after this one!

Why I enjoy teaching at OLF?
The value placed on community and family, great colleagues, and students who challenge me and make me laugh.

Outside of school, I enjoy…
Getting outside with my family, cooking, drawing, playing music, and watching my kids play sports.