Who am I????
I decided to take this section of my web to the students at NHM. I have asked them one question... What would you like to know about me? They were pretty excited to come up with questions. I told them that their questions would be posted on my site and I would respond as long as the questions were appropriate of course. These are the questions they can up with:
Q: How long have you been teaching at Nathan Hale Middle?
A: This is my 11th year at Nathan Hale Middle School teaching General Music.
Q: What else do you do here?
A: I am the Concert Choir Director, Cinco de Mayo Director, Washington D.C. Co-Coordinator, a NHM Mentor, the list can go on.... I also create & maintain the news boards located in the village green. Help with most events at NHM, etc. I am very invested in Nathan Hale in many ways, trying to create the best place for you to feel welcome and excel!
Q: How old are you?
A: I am 35 years old.
Q: What is your middle name?
A: Ruth
Q: Which country do you come from?
A: I was born in Illinois, United States of America. I am German, Irish, English, and Austrian.
Q: Do you have any children?
A: Yes, I have a total of 3: two girls and one boy.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Yes, I have two dogs & 2 cats. Dogs: Isabella is a 5 year old miniature Havanese/Poodle and Daniel is a 3 year old mini-poodle. Cats: Gabriella & Bear (sisters) are getting ready to turn 1 year old. I also have about 18 Cichlids (Fish).
What is your favorite animal?
A: The great white shark.
Q: What is your favorite sport?
A: I would have to say that I love all sports. I believe that Hockey is my favorite. "Go Black Hawks"
Q: Did or do you play any sports?
A: Yes, I did play a lot of sports. I was most active in competitive swimming and softball.
Q: What instrument are you best at and which is your favorite?
A: I believe my voice is my best instrument...(the piano is as well).
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: I really like cyan and vivid sky blue. My favorite non-color is black.
Q: What do you like to do for fun?
A: Spend time with my friends and family.
Q: Do you like your job and is it easy?
A: Yes, I do like my job and sometimes it's hard and sometimes it's easy.
Q: Do you dye your hair?
A: Yes, I do ;)
Q: Did you always like/love music?
A: Yes, I have always enjoyed music.
Q: Why do you like music so much?
A: I believe that music gives the soul/spirit wings to fly. It helps with emotions and maintain clarity when needed. Basically, it can help you feel better and think clearly.
Q: When did you start singing?
A: I started to sing at a very early age.
Q: What is your favorite type of music?
A: I am a lover of all/most music. I really do not have a favorite.
Q: What did you want to be when you were younger?
A: Believe it or not, I changed my mind a few times before I decided on majoring in Music Education. I wanted to be a Navy Seal, Oceanographer, Underwater Iron worker, Police Officer, Flight Attendant, and a Travel Journalist.
Q: Why did you choose to teach music?
A: When I was in high school, I was in charge of our Jr. High Show-choir. That experience made me realize that teaching made me happy. I felt good helping others learn. On top of that, I loved music. So... why not put two things that I love together: Education and Music.
Q: Do you speak any other languages?
A: I learned French in High School, I took a few sign-language classes, and I know a little Spanish.
Q: What is your horoscope?
A: I am a pieces.
Q: What's your favorite movie?
A: "Pride and Prejudice"
Q: Were you a trouble maker in school?
A: No, I was not. That doesn't mean I never got in trouble.
Q: What's your Starbuck's drink?
A: I prefer Dunkin - Vanilla Chia But, if I had to choose....I like the cold flavored teas.
More Questions to come...
Q: How long have you been teaching at Nathan Hale Middle?
A: This is my 11th year at Nathan Hale Middle School teaching General Music.
Q: What else do you do here?
A: I am the Concert Choir Director, Cinco de Mayo Director, Washington D.C. Co-Coordinator, a NHM Mentor, the list can go on.... I also create & maintain the news boards located in the village green. Help with most events at NHM, etc. I am very invested in Nathan Hale in many ways, trying to create the best place for you to feel welcome and excel!
Q: How old are you?
A: I am 35 years old.
Q: What is your middle name?
A: Ruth
Q: Which country do you come from?
A: I was born in Illinois, United States of America. I am German, Irish, English, and Austrian.
Q: Do you have any children?
A: Yes, I have a total of 3: two girls and one boy.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Yes, I have two dogs & 2 cats. Dogs: Isabella is a 5 year old miniature Havanese/Poodle and Daniel is a 3 year old mini-poodle. Cats: Gabriella & Bear (sisters) are getting ready to turn 1 year old. I also have about 18 Cichlids (Fish).
What is your favorite animal?
A: The great white shark.
Q: What is your favorite sport?
A: I would have to say that I love all sports. I believe that Hockey is my favorite. "Go Black Hawks"
Q: Did or do you play any sports?
A: Yes, I did play a lot of sports. I was most active in competitive swimming and softball.
Q: What instrument are you best at and which is your favorite?
A: I believe my voice is my best instrument...(the piano is as well).
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: I really like cyan and vivid sky blue. My favorite non-color is black.
Q: What do you like to do for fun?
A: Spend time with my friends and family.
Q: Do you like your job and is it easy?
A: Yes, I do like my job and sometimes it's hard and sometimes it's easy.
Q: Do you dye your hair?
A: Yes, I do ;)
Q: Did you always like/love music?
A: Yes, I have always enjoyed music.
Q: Why do you like music so much?
A: I believe that music gives the soul/spirit wings to fly. It helps with emotions and maintain clarity when needed. Basically, it can help you feel better and think clearly.
Q: When did you start singing?
A: I started to sing at a very early age.
Q: What is your favorite type of music?
A: I am a lover of all/most music. I really do not have a favorite.
Q: What did you want to be when you were younger?
A: Believe it or not, I changed my mind a few times before I decided on majoring in Music Education. I wanted to be a Navy Seal, Oceanographer, Underwater Iron worker, Police Officer, Flight Attendant, and a Travel Journalist.
Q: Why did you choose to teach music?
A: When I was in high school, I was in charge of our Jr. High Show-choir. That experience made me realize that teaching made me happy. I felt good helping others learn. On top of that, I loved music. So... why not put two things that I love together: Education and Music.
Q: Do you speak any other languages?
A: I learned French in High School, I took a few sign-language classes, and I know a little Spanish.
Q: What is your horoscope?
A: I am a pieces.
Q: What's your favorite movie?
A: "Pride and Prejudice"
Q: Were you a trouble maker in school?
A: No, I was not. That doesn't mean I never got in trouble.
Q: What's your Starbuck's drink?
A: I prefer Dunkin - Vanilla Chia But, if I had to choose....I like the cold flavored teas.
More Questions to come...