Aaron Slutkin returns to Gilman after attending Duke University where he earned honors distinction in the bachelor of arts program. His major was in history and political science with a minor in Russian language and culture. During his junior year, he studied abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and then spent the spring semester as the communications director for the Franken for Iowa campaign. This past year he worked for the Hudson Institute Political Studies, the program where he was a fellow last summer, as a teaching assistant.

Q&A

What was your best teaching moment?
Reading aloud MacBeth, my favorite play. Generally, seeing the moment when difficult content clicks with a student.

Why do you enjoy teaching at Gilman?
The faculty community is very pleasant. Teaching boys reminds me of why I loved being a student at Gilman (class of '17): the camaraderie and easygoingness of the community as well as the grave responsibility for being an educator of men.

What inspired you to become a teacher?
Excellent teachers: at Gilman, Mr. Gouline, Mr. Heubeck, Dr. Thornbery, and Mr. Christian.