*Intervention Specialist*
By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak
March 10, 2022
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Suzy Marquis! Mrs. Marquis is an Intervention Specialist here at the Brooklyn City Schools and has been teaching for 26 years. She is well-known for making a positive impact in the lives of her students with her kind and charismatic personality, as well as her ability to provide the best possible care for her students. She loves helping students, and it shows.
Q: What inspired you to become a special education teacher?
A: “When I was in high school, we had an organization called ‘YARK’ where students could go down to the elementary school as a volunteer and work with kids with special needs. When I started volunteering, I loved it. Later on, I decided working with special needs kids is what I wanted to do. So, volunteering in high school was definitely my inspiration.”
Q: How have you positively impacted your students, both past and present?
A: “Well, I try my best to help my students achieve their goals, as well as giving a little encouragement when in need. My goal for all my students is to be happy and successful in all that they do. I’ve had students in the past and present come up to me and tell me they achieved their goals thanks to my help. I always look forward to seeing their growth. One of my students recently told me they improved in reading! I also like to keep kindness present in my classroom environment in hopes that I can encourage my students not only to be kind but to spread kindness in school and outside of school.”
Q: What is your favorite part about working here in the Brooklyn City School District?
A: “Definitely my kids! I love coming in every morning and seeing everyone!”
Q: If you could have another occupation, what would it be and why?
A: “Probably a nurse! I do think nursing and teaching are closely related because you’re both taking care of people and helping them with what they need.”
Q: Describe your family.
A: “Well to start, I, of course, have my family here at school, but in my immediate family, I have my husband and my three boys. My oldest is 23, and he will be graduating from Kent State University. My middle son is 17 and a junior in high school. And my youngest is 13 and in 7th grade. And then, my husband works in computers!”
Q: What are your favorite hobbies?
A: “I love to walk my dog, I like to run, I like to ski, and I enjoy baking!
Q: What is your favorite season of the year and why?
A: “I like them all, but I especially like summer because I like to swim, and I like the heat.”
Q: If you could pick one place to travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
A: “I’ve always wanted to go to New Zealand. I did a report on New Zealand in 7th grade, and ever since, I’ve been kind of wanting to go! But in general, any place with a good beach!”
Thank you for allowing us to interview you, Mrs. Marquis. It was an honor to come back and visit you. Also, we greatly appreciate the ‘Thank You’ cards and chocolate!
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