*Teacher: 1st Grade*
By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee
December 11, 2020
Mrs. Lisa Foley is a first grade teacher at Brooklyn School. She has been teaching in the district for nine years and is remembered by her old students for always being able to help students enjoy class and by using interactive activities to make learning fun for all. For this, she was selected as this week’s staff spotlight.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: “The thing I like most about my job is seeing the students learn something new and getting excited about the learning they’re doing. I love seeing the pride they have in mastering something new.”
Q: How was your high school experience? Where did you go to school?
A: “I attended Trinity High School. My high school experience was good. I loved my school, and I had great friends. I learned a lot from my teachers and felt prepared for college.”
Q: If you were able to choose a different career, what would it be? Why?
A: “If I could choose a different career, I would love to do something that involves cooking and baking. Maybe teaching people how to cook and bake or owning my own bakery. I get a lot of joy out of preparing meals for others and baking yummy treats.”
Q: How would your students describe you?
A: “My students would describe me as nice and fun but strict.”
Q: What inspired you to become a teacher?
A: “My own children inspired me to become a teacher. I was a stay-at-home mom to my two daughters, and seeing them learn new things fascinated me. I enjoyed teaching them and seeing the learning process unfold before my eyes.”
Q: What is a typical day like for you?
A: “A typical day for me is getting up and getting ready for work. Packing my lunch. Taking care of my dog. Going to work and teaching my students. Coming home and taking my dog for a walk. Visiting with my dad. Making dinner and relaxing by watching TV or reading before bed.”
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: “Some of my hobbies are reading, training my dog, gardening, cooking, and taking walks.”
Q: What is your greatest achievement?
A: “My greatest achievement is getting my masters degree and teaching license while raising my two young daughters.”
Thank you, Mrs. Foley, for everything that you do. Even though we are in high school now, we will not forget the path that you carved for us years ago!
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