Equations of Inspiration: Mr. Furbee's Dedication to Learning 

Mr. Furbee stands as a pillar of dedication, shaping young minds through four decades of commitment as a math teacher in our school. When asked why he wanted to teach math, he replied, “I kind of got into teaching because when I was in high school I had a geometry teacher who got stuck on problems a lot and he couldn’t do them and I could. He would just ask me if I wanted to show how to do that, and I thought maybe I should do this.” 

Beyond the realm of numbers and equations, Mr. Furbee’s life brims with vibrant passions. An enthusiast of music and fitness, his love for cycling was evident from a young age, routinely pedaling 12 miles to the beach at just 10 years old. In addition, his musical taste consists of pop punk, spanning from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, alongside an enduring affection for the timeless rhythms of classic rock. 

When asked about his memorable experiences, he was excited to share that, “there was this one time when I was getting ready to leave. It was about 4:30 in the morning and I had locked myself out of my classroom because I got the keys mixed up and the van keys were inside. I had to make a quick decision because the students were out and I could not have them wait any longer. It was pretty cold outside. I decided to break the window and crawl through. To be honest, I don’t even know how I fit in there, but it got the job done. I then had to let the office know about what happened and paid the 150 dollars.”