Dan Lai
English Teacher
Life Verse
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. — 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 (ESV)
Why do you work for Christian Unified?
I believe in the whole-person approach to teaching, but this was never completely true for me in the public school setting. Now, as a teacher at Christian Junior High, I am able to truly fulfill this philosophy of teaching as I can teach academic subject matter, social-emotional concepts, and explore the spiritual life.
I am thrilled and honored to be helping students make a successful transition into Junior High, which is one of the more challenging times in a young person’s life. I believe that with love, fun, and discipline, students will grow into the wonderful people that God has designed them to be.
I am thrilled and honored to be helping students make a successful transition into Junior High, which is one of the more challenging times in a young person’s life. I believe that with love, fun, and discipline, students will grow into the wonderful people that God has designed them to be.
Interesting Facts
I am passionate about music and have played guitar since the age of 13. As a pastor’s kid, I began leading Bible Studies and leading worship at an early age. I am also a runner and have run every San Diego Half Marathon since its inaugural race in 2012. I also love to travel, explore, investigate, and learn.
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Education
University of California, Berkeley (BA English); University of Southern California (MPW Fiction Writing); Grand Canyon University (MA Education)
Experience
I have been in the teaching profession since 2016, earning my teaching credential in 2019, specializing in English Language Arts in Secondary Education. Immediately prior to teaching, I was a stay-at-home dad and classroom volunteer for my three children.
Years at Christian Unified
Since 2021
