Here at West, there are many familiar faces. Teachers who have been here for countless years are acquainted with every aspect of the school. However, many new faces bring excitement and change to an ever-growing West Salem High School community. One of those new faces is Bryant Rominger, who teaches Algebra 2, pre-calculus, and AP calculus. He is a graduate of West and is excited to be teaching at his alma mater.
Currently residing in room D108, Mr. Rominger brings a fun and engaging personality to what, for some, is not a fun and engaging subject. When asked to describe his style of teaching, he said, “I try to mix things up, and make students as involved as I can.” He knows that math is a challenging part of the day for many students, but wants them to know that they can have fun even if they don’t enjoy the subject. Telling stories and having fun is a part of his brand, but he also knows when to reign it in and get to work.
An avid video game player in his spare time, Mr. Rominger didn’t realize he wanted to be a teacher until after he graduated from Oregon State University with a math degree. He got a desk job right out of college, but said, “…a month in, my back hurt from sitting, and I didn’t like the office.” He realized while volunteering at a youth group that he prefers working with kids over adults, and decided to go back to Oregon State to become a teacher.
Rominger, known by some as Mr. Bryant, loves to be in class with kids forming connections. However, when asked about his least favorite part of the job, he enthusiastically said, “…the grading, the lesson plans, anything where I’m doing something by myself.” Connecting with kids is his passion, and he feels most at home when doing so.
Mr. Rominger wants to ensure that all students know that he is always open to being approached if help is needed. He also said to remember to have a balance between fun and classwork— there has to be mutual respect and willingness to get work done. Mr. Rominger is a wonderful addition to the Titan family, who is guaranteed to make math a much more enjoyable subject for all who come through his door.
