Acacia Teacher Trivia

My son and my daughter both got straight A's in college. They wore the gold cords at graduation!

I was in the book "Who's Who Among High School Students 1988-1989".

Ms. Eileen, Ms. Cindy's daughter, and I all went to the same college.

I do NOT like about 99% of country music.

My grandfather and his friend were captured by German Nazis. They devised a plan to distract the Nazis and escaped.

I have worked in a classroom since 1980. (That's 40 years!)

My favorite sandwich used to be a bologna, ketchup, and potato chips on white bread.

In high school, I was a 3-sport athlete, all 4 years.

I drove a speed boat down the Illinois River near Starved Rock State Park in Illinois.

I worked at a police station for 7 years.

Every summer I vacation with over 50 relatives.

How many years have we been teachers added together? Eileen Christina Mary Alison Shakirah Cindy Michael & Kerrie

I had a chinchilla as a pet. Her name was Fiona.

I spent over 1 week in a hospital intensive care unit, could not eat, and almost lost my spleen.

I once built my own deck.

I walked in a 3-day, 60-mile event to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

I came in first place this year in a chili cook off.

I took dance lessons and flew in a helicopter over Niagara falls, but not doing both at the same time.

I collect Raggedy Ann dolls.

My daughter drew blood from a turtle and stuck her hand inside a cow to see if it was pregnant.

I flew in a helicopter by Mount St. Helens.

I enjoy weeding.

I dye my hair on a regular basis.

I once dressed as Benny the Bull and ran a race against other mascots during halftime at a Bulls game.

In college I was nominated Homecoming Queen but I didn't win.

I have a collection of over 50 hats.

I am terrified of heights, so I don't ride roller coasters.

I have two dogs and a cat.

I performed (sang) at Carnegie Hall in New York.

I've never been on an organized sports team because I'm more the artsy type.

I read for fun.

My favorite movie is "The Jungle Book".

I took ballet lessons when I was a kid.

I used to work for a huge event planning company.

I prefer to eat out than cook.

The furthest I've been away from home is Hawaii.

I hung out with the famous comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco.

Students usually get the day off from school on my birthday.

I had a black and gold “Smokey and the Bandit” 1978 Pontiac Trans Am.