73 Questions with Michael Tang

Jaein Kim, Staff Writer
December 19, 2019

Get to know the ins and outs of science teacher Michael Tang: a passionate teacher, loyal father, and avid film enthusiast/filmmaker. These 73 questions catch a glimpse of Tang’s opinions on movies, his personal goals, and the lifestyle he leads, where he “works hard, plays hard, and [is not] afraid of failure.”

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