Parmida is a student in my Calculus BC class this year. She is one of those students that every teacher wishes they had in their class: one who enjoys learning, works hard, and helps others. She doesn’t seek perfection or that “extra point” to elevate her grade. She only seeks to enjoy the learning process and acquire as much knowledge as she can. Her relaxed attitude towards my class sometimes baffles those who are more grade-hungry, and inspires those that realize that calculus is more accessible than they thought, if they are willing to put in the effort.

It was just by coincidence that Parmida happened to wear that oh so stylish color combination of blue and khaki to my class. It was one of my other students that saw this as a perfect opportunity to post the event on this blog. While I always look for ways to spotlight some of my more favored students, it is truly a pleasure to write about her. It’s an honor to get to know her this year. While she may wish to fly under the radar at times, her perseverance and humility make her stand out to me as one of the more admirable students in my class this year.