Interview with My Teacher

By Louis and Sally

Hi! Our names are Louis and Sally and we are students in Mrs. D’s 7th grade humanities class. When we interviewed our teacher she had the following answers:

1. Why did you decide to become a teacher?

“A lot of reasons: Living in France; working with American students who needed to learn about culture; wanting to help; being curious about learning new things. I spent 20 years working in the high tech industry and wanted to do something more meaningful.”

2. What do you like best about your job?

“The students—the eagerness they have about learning.”

3. How do you enjoy spending time when you are not at school?

“I enjoy spending time with my family—hiking, riding bikes, taking day trips…”

4. Who is your hero/heroine?

“My dad. He just taught me values and the importance of character—to always believe in yourself, and to take risks.

5. If you could go anywhere in the world on a trip, where would you go? Why?

“…China (the Great Wall), Africa, Machupichu, Sri Lanka…”

6. Why did you choose to teach junior high instead of any other grade?

“I like the age group because of the in-depth discussions and because of their critical thinking skills.”

Interview with My Teacher

By Karissa Rheuby

My name is Karissa and I am a student in Brett Hagerman’s math and science class.

When I interviewed my teacher he had the following answers:

1. Why did you decide to become a teacher?

“I fell in love with teaching with my first teaching experience.”

2. What do you like best about your job?

“The interactions I have with the children, building a rapport with the students and seeing their growth.”

3. How do you enjoy spending time when you are not at school?

“I love to be active—playing sports, playing guitar and socializing with friends.”

4. Who is your hero/heroine?

“I have numerous heroes such as my father, my mother, my brother, coaches and Superman.”

5. If you could go anywhere in the world on a trip, where would you go? Why?

“Somewhere tropical because I enjoy warm climate, sunny skies and sand beneath my feet.”

6. What do you enjoy more — math or science?

“I have a strong passion for science. I am a naturalist at heart.”

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