The Wavrins Settle In

It Is a Teacher’s Duty to Also Be a Friend
Mahmoud Ben Halim

Having visited many countries, Mr. Michael Wavrin and Mrs. Chris Wavrin decided to settle in at Schutz hoping to fulfill their educational duties as outstanding teachers. Married for thirty years, the Wavrins have two sons Mathew, 27, and Jacob, 23.

Mr. and Mrs. Wavrin have taught in Nigeria, Poland, Bulgaria as well as their home state Minnesota. When asked about their favorite place, Mrs. Wavrin said it was Minnesota since it brought her childhood memories back. Mr. Wavrin liked Poland a lot since they lived there for eight years.

Mr. and Mrs. Wavrin love to walk. They enjoy Alexandria the most since they can walk on the sea front. They find the Egyptian people very friendly. Their goals, however, are pretty different. Mr. Wavrin would love to continue teaching till he is 65 years of age, and he would still love to work with younger children in the Kindergarten to the third grade. Mrs. Wavrin, on the other hand, wants to retire in Minnesota to do cross county skiing.

Mr. and Mrs. Wavrin always wanted to become teachers because working with the younger generation makes them feel younger. Mr. Wavrin finds teaching as a pretty creative task because every day is different and every day is a new day, unlike a company where a daily routine is strictly followed and room for creativity is minimal.

When asked about what they like to do in their free time, the couple responded that they like to walk and listen to their iPods. Mrs. Wavrin enjoys reading too.