After graduating summa cum laude from UMass Amherst, Danny began working in a public high school in New York City through the Teach for America program. Over five years, he taught more than 600 high school students in a variety of math subjects, including algebra, geometry, AP statistics, and AP calculus. He currently attends Columbia Business School and holds a 770 on the GMAT (along with perfect essay and IR scores).

If Danny could be described in a single word, it would be “competitive.” Having viewed high school as a competition, Danny did not rest until he was named class valedictorian. His passion for #winning extends to all kinds of sports and games, especially football (go Pats!), volleyball, and 3D Connect 4. Danny competes recreationally in volleyball and softball leagues around the city and, wanting to stay close to the action, he works part-time as a softball umpire during the summer months.

When not teaching or competing, Danny loves to relax with his friends at the beach, eat junk food (especially chips), and watch science fiction movies. His all-time favorite TV show is Survivor—yes, it’s still running, and yes, he’s seen every episode. In fact, Danny has organized multiple full-length games of Survivor in which players (his students) participated in challenges, searched for “Hidden Immunity Idols,” and ultimately voted each other out in “Tribal Council.” Jeff Probst, if you’re reading this, please give him a call!