SPRING 2026


Splash Biography



ROY KOHAVI, Yale junior and aspiring high school teacher



Major: Political science, Ed studies

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: 2026

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hi everyone!
My name is Roy:) I'm a senior at Yale from Seattle, WA! I plan to teach high school English/Creative Writing, history, government, or theater one day! I have seven years of teaching/peer mentoring experience, I’ve taught at Yale Young Globlar scholars, and I’m a summer camp counselor at heart. I also love baking brownies, playing board games, and going on road trips.



Past Classes

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C5276: Beyond the Magic: Disney & Psychology in Sprout Fall 2025 (Nov. 15 - 16, 2025)
Why do people keep going back to Disney parks and spending way more than they meant to? Why do some Disney characters stick in our minds while others make us question what “perfect” looks like? In this class, we’ll go beyond the magic to uncover how Disney uses psychology to make us laugh, cry, spend, and believe. Together, we’ll explore what Disney movies teach us about heroes, princesses, and villains, and how this magical empire shapes the way we see ourselves and the world.


E5277: Broadway Bound: The Impact of Musical Theater in Sprout Fall 2025 (Nov. 15 - 16, 2025)
Love musical theater?? Come swing by to talk all things musicals. What structure makes a musical so good and why do we love the songs so much? What are some of the most important musicals recently and what can we learn about them?


E5278: Intro to Sketch Comedy and Improv in Sprout Fall 2025 (Nov. 15 - 16, 2025)
Wanna dip your toes in sketch comedy and Improv?? Love SNL and wanna try it out yourself? Join a group of Yale students from The Fifth Humour Sketch Comedy group!! It’ll be so much fun!


H4827: Intro to World Building and Storytelling in Splash Spring 2024 (Apr. 06, 2024)
Have you ever dreamed of writing your own story? OR have you ever dared to make up your own world, sci-fi/fantasy or otherwise? Well, you've come to the right place! Join us to craft your own world/universe/city/town, whatever your heart desires! We'll learn some craft techniques, do some fun prompts/games, and begin planning our own worlds!


H4804: Intro to World Building and Storytelling in Splash Fall 2023 (Nov. 11, 2023)
Have you ever dreamed of writing your own story? OR have you ever dared to make up your own world, sci-fi/fantasy or otherwise? Well, you've come to the right place! Join us to craft your own world/universe/city/town, whatever your heart desires! We'll learn some craft techniques, do some fun prompts/games, and begin planning our own worlds!