Author: David Soquet, Math Teacher

Originally from Brittany, David Soquet graduated from the Université de Rennes, before becoming a math teacher. After honing his skills at a middle school near Paris, he joined the Lycée Français in 2008. He is the father of two children and is passionate about the history of science. In his teaching, he tries to balance the rigor required by mathematics with humor and discovery. He is very curious and his interests range from modular origami and norse mythology to Fritz Lang’s cinema and music.

The Math Hatter Chronicle #4

So you thought you’d go away for the summer to try and avoid New York’s heat. I don’t blame you. It can be quite unbearable sometimes with that humidity which would have you believe you’re walking in the rainforest. Personally, I stayed in Manhattan and survived that crazy weeklong heatwave

The Math Hatter Chronicle #2

A few weeks ago, on January 5, I celebrated the 34th anniversary of the death of Charles Mingus. The American composer, who over the years has become my favorite musician, was an unusual man and something unusual happened on the day he died. After he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s

The Math Hatter Chronicle #1

Every morning I get off the A train at Columbus Circle and walk north to catch the crosstown bus at the corner of 65th street and Central Park West. That’s six blocks, easily covered in less than five minutes. To arrive at work between 8:00 and 8:10 am, I need