What city do I live in?
Arlington
How many years have I taught?
16
What sport was I involved in from the age of 5 through high school?
Swimming
If I wasn't a teacher I would be...
A veterinarian
What is the name of one of my dogs?
What is the name of my husband?
Tom
What 2 jobs did I have before I was a teacher?
Vet tech
ER tech
What is my all time favorite tv show?
Friends
What is my favorite movie?
Tombstone
What is my favorite non-domestic animal?
Elephant
What is my first and last name?
Heather Ling
What is my favorite subject to teach?
Speech Communications
What was one of my biggest “pet peeves” this year?
Moving seats w/o permission
Bags at desk
Arguing/not accepting accountability
Late work
What theme best described my classroom?
Safari
What is my second favorite non-domestic animal?
Gorilla
What is one classroom rule that I enforced consistently this year?
Multiple possibilities:
bags against the wall; assigned seats; no personal devices
How many kids do I have?
4
What is my favorite color?
Red
What is one of my favorite sports to watch?
Football or Soccer
What subject did I teach that earned me a Tony nomination and an honorable mention?
Theatre
What phrase or saying did I repeat often while teaching?
Does that make sense?
How many years have I been married?
29
Where did I go to college?
UTA
Name 2 countries that I traveled to during 2025.
Africa and Nicaragua
What phrase did I usually say after I was done teaching and it was time for you to work?
"Go for it."
"Get busy."