Mrs. Rita Lahiri

Mrs. Lahiri started her professional career in New York’s banking sector. After a few years, she transitioned to teaching mathematics with the NYC Teaching Fellows while obtaining her Masters in Math Education. She moved to Virginia in 2005 and taught at an IB high school in Arlington, VA.  

Through the years, Mrs. Lahiri has taught subjects ranging from pre-algebra to precalculus and IB math studies. She has worked with a diverse group and range of students from different backgrounds and different levels of ability. She believes everyone can learn to appreciate the beauty in mathematics. As a teacher, Rita’s goal has been to make mathematics come to life and ignite mathematical curiosity for students. Rita encourages students to discover connections in mathematics and develop a conceptual understanding of the foundation of mathematics. 

Numbers are everywhere. If we open ourselves up to learning and engaging in the study of mathematics, the opportunities are limitless.