Q: When did you find out that you wanted to pursue teaching as a career?

A: I found out while I was in college. I was helping out at an inner-city school and I just decided that it was what I wanted to do in life.

Q: What’s your coffee order?

A: A large decaf, shots of hazelnut, and cream!

Q: What advice would you give to your high school self?

A: Do what you want to do, love who you want to love, and be who you want to be.

Q: What’s your most memorable high school experience?

A: I would have to pick graduation. It gave me a sense of relief, but bewilderment at the same time. It was just the idea of not knowing what was next that made it a memorable moment.

Q: What’s your favorite musician? Why?

A: It would have to be The Mamas & the Papas. I like folk rock music!

Q: What’s your favorite movie? Why?

A: My favorite movie is “The Wizard of Oz”. I like the message behind it. It teaches you that you should dream big, but realize that your dreams may be closer than you think; you just have to make them happen.

Q: What’s your favorite book? Why?

A: I like Stephen King’s novel “11/22/63”. I love it because I like history and because it’s about a high school English teacher. I’ve also enjoyed the book It, also by Stephen King, because it shows how friendships build bonds that last for a lifetime.

Q: Who’s your favorite superhero and why?

A: I like Zorro because not only is he mysterious, but he’s human. I like that he doesn’t need superhuman powers to be a hero.

Q: What’s your guilty pleasure?

A: I love Italian food!