Growing Up
I have one older sister OR I have one older brother
True: I have one older sister. She helped set up our classroom this year!
I prefer sweet foods OR I prefer salty foods.
True: I prefer salty foods- one of my favorite foods is popcorn!
I lived in New York City for awhile OR I lived in Washington, D.C. for awhile
True: I lived in Washington, D.C.!
I've taught 5th grade before OR I have never taught 5th grade before.
True: I've taught 5th grade before in a middle school setting for a short time. I've mostly taught other grades- 2nd grade for 3 years, 3rd grade for 4 years, and 4th grade for 7 years.
I went to college to become a teacher OR I went to college to study business.
True: I actually have a degree in economics and a degree in business. I earned my teaching certificate through a special program called Teach For America AFTER college.
I like to stay home when I have free time OR I like to go out around town.
True: I like staying home more and relaxing.
I have taught at the Orlando Science Center OR I have taught at the Orlando Museum of Art.
True: I have taught at the Orlando Science Center. I even got to make a presentation in the dinosaur room!
I love reading OR I love watching sports
True: I love reading! I have read almost 60 books so far this year. My husband Greg loves watching sports- the Jaguars are his favorite football team.
I was a safety patrol officer in elementary school OR I worked on the morning news team in elementary school.
True: I worked on the morning news!
I love all kinds of foods OR I am a picky eater.
True: I am a picky eater. I like things very plain, kind of like all the choices on a kids menu at a restaurant.
I love dogs OR I love cats
True: I love dogs. I had one growing up, one during college, one who I got at the start of my teaching career, and one who lives with my family now named Belle.
I'd rather get a drink at Starbucks OR I'd rather get a drink at Planet Smoothie
True: I'd rather get a drink at Planet Smoothie (my favorite smoothie is the Chocolate Elvis!).
I have been to every state in the United States OR I have gone on a bunch of cruises to the Caribbean.
True: I have been on 9 cruises since I was in high school! I have only been to about 16 states.
I love teaching math more than reading OR I love teaching reading more than math
True: I love teaching reading more (even though I love doing math on my own!).
I like to play Pokemon Go OR I collect Pokemon Cards
True: I like to play Pokemon Go! I've been playing over 10 years and have caught 913 different types.
I have always been a very organized person OR I used to be messy
True: I used to be messy when I was in elementary school. My mom would get so mad that all my papers were just shoved into my backpack.
I've been horseback riding in Mexico OR I've been skiing in Canada
True: I've been horseback riding in Mexico.
I've helped train new teachers OR I've served on an admin team at a school
True: I helped train new teachers! I've taught classes to teachers over the summer and have had interns teach in my classes.
I always play as Yoshi OR I always play as Princess Peach in Mario Games.
True: I ALWAYS play as Yoshi. He's the best!