Mrs. Stella: Fact or Fiction?

Growing Up

100

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!

200

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.

300

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!

400

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.

500

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.

Likes and Dislikes

100

I prefer sweet foods or I prefer salty foods.

True: I prefer salty foods- one of my favorite foods is popcorn!

200

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.

300

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.

400

My favorite KPop Demon Hunters song is "Soda Pop" or my favorite KPop Demon Hunters song is "What It Sounds Like"

True: I like "What It Sounds Like" better because it reminds me of my two best friends.  But I do like shoulder dancing to "Soda Pop"- it's so catchy!!

500

I hate pickles OR I hate vegetables

True: I hate pickles- even just their smell!

Awesome Adventures

100

I lived in New York City for awhile or I lived in Washington, D.C. (the same city as the President) for awhile

True: I lived in Washington, D.C.!

200

I have been to Japan OR I have been to China

True: I have been to China!

300

I have been kayaking OR I have swam with a dolphin

True: I have been kayaking several times. I have never swam with a dolphin.

400

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 8 cruises since I was in high school! I have only been to about 16 states.

500

I've been horseback riding in Mexico OR I've been skiing in Canada

True: I've been horseback riding in Mexico. 

Being a Teacher

100

I've only taught 4th grade or I have taught other grades before.

True: I've taught other grades- 2nd grade for 3 years, 3rd grade for 4 years, and this will be my seventh year in 4th grade.

200

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!

300

I have only taught in Florida OR I have taught in other states

True: I have taught in other states- Arizona and Oklahoma!

400

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!).

500

I helped train teachers over the summer or I went to teacher trainings over the summer to learn

True: I went to teacher trainings (but I have taught teachers previous summers)

Hobbies

100

I took gymnastics classes when I was a kid OR I took dance classes as a kid

True: I took dance classes! Yes, there are embarrassing photos.

200

I love reading OR I love watching sports

True: I love reading!  I have read over 65 books so far this year!   My husband Greg loves watching sports- the Jaguars are his favorite football team.

300

I have really nice cursive handwriting because I love writing friends notes OR I can paint and draw nice pictures

True: I can paint and draw nice pictures (if I have something to study)!

400

I like to play Pokemon Go OR I like to play Minecraft

True: I like to play Pokemon Go! I've been playing over 9 years and have caught 876 different types.  I have never played Minecraft.

500

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!