What would you name the autobiography of your life?
“My Unordinary Life”

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Play the piano.

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Pay off debts for my family and extended family.

When you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you pass the time?
Read a book.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Mary Poppins

What is something you learned in the last week?
That there are colored varieties of popcorn (like Indian corn)

What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
Zumba.

What three traits define you?
Joyful, faithful, strong.

10 years ago, who did you think you would be now?
Teacher and grandmother!

What’s the coolest or most important trend you see today?
Widening appreciation of diversity.

What would you do for your career if you weren’t doing this?
Physician.

What advice do you have for kids who are struggling in school?
Ask for help when you need it!

What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
Remain true to your own values despite what’s cool at the time.

What is your favorite thing about working at communities in schools?
Staff is very dedicated to serving students’ needs. Most of us understand how important our effects are to the futures of these kids!