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Introducing Our Theatre Teacher, Mrs. Fox!
by Kaycee Leon
by Kaycee Leon
- What is the school play? It takes place on a boat. Lots of people are on a cruise, and pirates want the boat.
- When is the school play? February 15-16, 2019.
- How many students are in the school play? Twenty.
- Who are the main characters? William Jukes, Sierra Taylor, Shelby Jones, Jace, Blaze.
- In a few words, describe the school play. Comedy. Adventure.
- Why did you choose this play? I like the big cast, the fun characters, and it is a fun comedy.
- What do you want students to achieve by participating in this play? I want them to experience teamwork and to feel good about their performances.
- Why did you choose these students to have a part in the play? Everyone who auditioned made the group.
- How did you feel about theatre when you were a kid? I loved theatre.
- What do you love/ like most about theatre? Acting.
- Would you be willing to share any cool experiences that you had in the past? I learned how to not be shy.
- When did you get into theatre? In junior high.
- Do you like being the theatre teacher? Yes. I like directing plays.
Introducing Our Dance Teacher, Mrs. Dean!
by Ember Shearer-Davis
Mrs. Dean is our school’s dance and yearbook teacher, and she teaches Academic Achievement as well. In the mornings, she teaches students in the elementary school. She is my favorite teacher because she is just really funny.
by Ember Shearer-Davis
Mrs. Dean is our school’s dance and yearbook teacher, and she teaches Academic Achievement as well. In the mornings, she teaches students in the elementary school. She is my favorite teacher because she is just really funny.
- What is your favorite color? Blue.
- Do you have any siblings? Five little siblings.
- What is your passion? Reading, writing, dance, nature, learning.
- What foods do you like? Chinese, Mexican, dessert.
- Do you have any pets? My cat named Phoenix.
- What type of books do you like? All sorts.
- Who are your favorite authors? J. K. Rowling and Cinda Williams Chima.
- Are you related to any good authors or queens or kings or anybody else? Yes, but I do not know who.
- What are your weaknesses? Procrastination, being lazy, math.
- What are your strengths? Learning new things and facing challenges.
- Do you have any family in a foreign country? Brother in-law in North Korea
- Who is your favorite singer? Variety.
- What type of songs do you like? All sorts.
- What do you like to do in your free time? Organize , garden, hang out with my mom and go to Costco.
- Do you like reading? Yes.
- Do you like writing? Yes.
- What type of poems do you like? Poems from the Romantic Period; poems by Robert Frost and Shel Silverstein and haiku.
- If you could live anywhere where would you live? Close to family, Scotland, Wales or away from people in the mountains.
- Do you like riding horses? Yes, but it is scary.
- What is your favorite animal? Cats, kittens.
- Are you married? Yes.
- Do you have any kids? No.
- What are your hobbies? Writing, gardening and dancing.
- What restaurants do you like to eat at? JCW's, Wingers, and Whistle Wok.
- Do you like being a teacher? Yes!!!!!!!!!