Benjamin Donath lives his passion for books both in the classroom and on social media. On his blog and Instagram account—where he’s known as Benni Cullen—he shares engaging book recommendations, connecting with a large community of literature fans. He discovered this love for the written word during his middle school teaching studies at FAU, where he started his very first blog.
With his impressive online following, Benjamin not only inspires fellow book lovers but also offers valuable tips to colleagues on how to incorporate books into their teaching. Beyond the digital world, he’s active as a speaker at schools, raising awareness about the importance of diversity in the teaching profession.
In the FAU Alumni #MyStory interview, Benjamin talks about why diversity in the classroom is so important to him and how his time at FAU shaped his life journey. He also shares insights into his work as a teacher, author, and blogger—and reveals what the title of a book about his college years would be.
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