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Rob is a teacher, writer, podcaster, and blogger based in London, Ontario, Canada. He is a teacher at Fanshawe College, one of the hosts of the Department of Nerdly Affairs podcast, and the founder/producer of the Kung Fu Action Theatre audio drama group. He is married to his beautiful wife Connie, and owned by his dogs Winston and Penny.
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I tried to ask a question during a teacher’s lunch break and he put his foot down. I embarrassed myself and went on on my way. That question was never asked again. But, hey, this is what you gotta do.
A lot of it is timing. I’ve approached teachers during lunch when I was in school and had them sit me down and discuss the question with me in more detail. Some teachers are open and have time, others are busy and don’t.