Congratulations, Han!
You soared above and beyond to earn the title of EF’s top Superteacher.
Congratulations, Han!
You soared above and beyond to earn the title of EF’s top Superteacher.
Han Dinh
Latin teacher, Garden Grove, CA
Superpower: Limitless determination
Ever since I was a child, I’ve always looked up to my teachers who saw me for me—who went out of their way to pull me aside in 1st grade to tell me I can do better than what I was putting forth, or who in 3rd grade physically dragged me to get tested for a gifted program when my parents didn’t understand due to language barriers what it was all about. I truly believe these gestures of kindness shown by my teachers in my formative years shaped who I am now: someone who vowed at an early age to be a teacher and to carry that torch so my own students feel that they simply matter to someone.
Her students think she’s pretty amazing—and we agree.
“Mrs. Dinh is truly there for us, guiding us and helping us succeed. Her patience, wit, and determination shines not only in class but outside as well. She pushes us to be engaged and involved, embraces our talents, and celebrates our victories. She does so much without expecting anything back but the success of her students. Especially now, with our school being shut down for the rest of the school year, she is understanding, caring, and diligent. Even through difficult times, she manages to put a smile on our faces. That is why our Magistra Dinh is a superhero.”
Han Dinh
Latin teacher, Garden Grove, CA
Superpower: Limitless determination
Ever since I was a child, I’ve always looked up to my teachers who saw me for me—who went out of their way to pull me aside in 1st grade to tell me I can do better than what I was putting forth, or who in 3rd grade physically dragged me to get tested for a gifted program when my parents didn’t understand due to language barriers what it was all about. I truly believe these gestures of kindness shown by my teachers in my formative years shaped who I am now: someone who vowed at an early age to be a teacher and to carry that torch so my own students feel that they simply matter to someone.
Her students think she’s pretty amazing—and we agree.
“Mrs. Dinh is truly there for us, guiding us and helping us succeed. Her patience, wit, and determination shines not only in class but outside as well. She pushes us to be engaged and involved, embraces our talents, and celebrates our victories. She does so much without expecting anything back but the success of her students. Especially now, with our school being shut down for the rest of the school year, she is understanding, caring, and diligent. Even through difficult times, she manages to put a smile on our faces. That is why our Magistra Dinh is a superhero.”
Han Dinh
Latin teacher, Garden Grove, CA
Superpower: Limitless determination
Origin story
Ever since I was a child, I’ve always looked up to my teachers who saw me for me—who went out of their way to pull me aside in 1st grade to tell me I can do better than what I was putting forth, or who in 3rd grade physically dragged me to get tested for a gifted program when my parents didn’t understand due to language barriers what it was all about. I truly believe these gestures of kindness shown by my teachers in my formative years shaped who I am now: someone who vowed at an early age to be a teacher and to carry that torch so my own students feel that they simply matter to someone.
Her students think she’s pretty amazing—and we agree.
“Mrs. Dinh is truly there for us, guiding us and helping us succeed. Her patience, wit, and determination shines not only in class but outside as well. She pushes us to be engaged and involved, embraces our talents, and celebrates our victories. She does so much without expecting anything back but the success of her students. Especially now, with our school being shut down for the rest of the school year, she is understanding, caring, and diligent. Even through difficult times, she manages to put a smile on our faces. That is why our Magistra Dinh is a superhero.”
Presenting this year’s EF Superteacher League
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students across the nation to nominate some of the real-life superheroes in their classrooms (virtual and otherwise). Meet the rest of the ultra-deserving educators who were inducted into the EF Superteacher League, and check out their student-approved superpowers.
Presenting this year’s EF Superteacher League
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students across the nation to nominate some of the real-life superheroes in their classrooms (virtual and otherwise). Meet the rest of the ultra-deserving educators who were inducted into the EF Superteacher League, and check out their student-approved superpowers.
Alex Ballas
Spanish and Italian teacher, Basking Ridge, NJ
Superpower: Unconditional joy
Catharine Rademacher
Theater teacher, Bloomington, IN
Superpower: Telepathic empathy
David Platt
Social studies teacher, Lawrence, KS
Superpower: Fearless flight
Jim Flanagan
History teacher, Brunswick, ME
Superpower: Boundless curiosity
Julie Sikes
History teacher, Claxton, GA
Superpower: Infinite positivity
Every teacher is a superhero
Just the type that accessorizes with graded papers, rather than capes. That’s why no matter the grade level or subject, we’re grateful for all that teachers do.
See how EF helps teachers (and their students) discover their most super selves—all over the world.
Learn more
Every teacher is a superhero
Just the type that accessorizes with graded papers, rather than capes. That’s why no matter the grade level or subject, we’re grateful for all that teachers do.
See how EF helps teachers (and their students) discover their most super selves—all over the world.
Learn more