Gan, Jing

Welcome to 4th grade! My name is Jing Gan (Gan Laoshi) and I am the math teacher for this grade level. I was born and grew up in the central part of China. I obtained my PhD degree at the department of Biosystem Engineering from Kansas State University. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and thinking. I also enjoy the travel time with my family.

As William Thurston said, “mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations or algorithms; it’s about understanding.” Mathematics is fueled by curiosity, perseverance, and the ability to learn from mistakes. It builds logical reasoning and gives us the power to tackle real-world challenges. This school year, we will focus on building a thinking classroom through increased teamwork and flipped lessons, helping students strengthen their critical thinking and independent learning skills.

I'm looking forward to working with you. Together, we will have a wonderful and successful school year with high expectations! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jing.gan@spps.org.