In this collection of questions and answers, The Roar profiles new staff members on campus to learn more about these unfamiliar faces.

Q: What did you want to be when you were younger? Did you always want to be a teacher?

A: I always wanted to be a teacher. I used to line up my toys and lecture them.

Q: What is your favorite book?

A: “Pride and Prejudice.” I love nineteenth-century English literature in general, especially the mannerisms and dialogue, as well as the great plot.

Q: What was your most memorable teaching experience?

A: We were talking about future careers, and I said, “Any one of you could be a doctor or engineer,” and this kid said, “Is that true, Ms. Grossman? Do you think I could be a doctor?” and I said, “Well, of course.” I think it was the first time someone believed in him. I still tear up.

Q: Which high school did you go to?

A: Mt. Diablo High School in Concord.

Q: What high school activities were you involved in?

A: I was the head editor of the newspaper, as a senior. I was the class president, then ASB president. I also ran track.

Q: Typical high school-era Ms. Grossman clothes?

A: Pretty awful. It was the 90s, so neon and side ponytails.

Q: Advice to teenage self?

A: Don’t stress; enjoy life more!

Q: Most memorable high school experience?

A: Beating the math genius at a test. I remember studying really hard.

Q: Favorite superhero?

A: Thor. Not just because of Hemsworth; he has the hammer.