EE: What was your funniest or most interesting moment as being a teacher so far?

AM: I was SO sick my first year as a teacher. I ended up getting the flu and was just terrified to call in sick. I stuck it out and pretty much lived on cough drops. I got these really nasty, hardcore blue kind that basically just numb your throat. A very kind student in my 7th period, the last class of the day, kindly pointed out to me that I had a cough drop, stuck to the back of my pants. Where it had definitely been all day. Sheesh.

EE: What was one memorable moment you have had as a teacher?

AM: In our 8th grade Awards Assembly, I get to give the “Rising Star” award to the student who has shown the most growth throughout the year. I had the honor to give it, on my very first year, to a student who had worked their tail off all year in English. I was incredibly proud of him!

EE: Where did you go to college? What degrees do you hold?

AM: Penn State! I hold a BA in English and a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction.

EE: What is your favorite food?

AM: Just one? I would have to say cheese steaks followed by ice cream!

EE: What would you be doing if you were not teaching?

AM: Reading! Wait, as a job? Oh…. there was a time when I wanted to be an editor (English major, remember?) I might be doing. But I don’t think it would be as fun.