Eagle Eye:  What was your funniest or most interesting moment as a teacher?

Joshua Zupon:  I have had many during my 7 year tenure. The ones that stand out the most are the Community Based Instruction Trips we take as a class. They are always extremely educational, but at the same time, a very enjoyable experience. I enjoy seeing the students grow in the community and academically. I also appreciate seeing them have fun.

EE: What was your most memorable moment as a teacher?

JZ: Wow-there have been so many. I think one that certainly stands out is when a student of mine got an A in a class he was struggling with and was also scared to take. The teacher did such a great job with this student and inclusion truly worked. That was a major highlight. The teachers at TASD are always so accepting and welcoming of my students. We do a great job of including students and making sure they are succeeding.

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

JZ:  Slippery Rock University (the Harvard of PA) class of 2008. I have degrees in Elementary and Special Education.

EE: What is your favorite/indulgent food?

JZ:  Wings/Pizza/French Fries/Chicken Fingers-Anything Unhealthy/Fried.

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

JZ: Something in Sports-Coach/Athletic Director/Academic adviser to athletes or a mailman.

Eagle Eye: What was your funniest or most interesting moment as a teacher?

Kelsie Bumbarger: Every day in my room is filled with laughter. One time last year, in the middle of class, my air vent started to leak coolant all over one of my students heads. He took it very well and we all got a good laugh! For April Fool’s Day last year, some Builder’s Club members and I turned Miss. Koller’s room upside down. Her reaction was priceless!

EE: What was your most memorable moment as a teacher?

KB: Over the last 3 years, I have had so many memorable moments with students and staff. There is no way I could choose just one. However, this year I would have to go with performing the lip sync battle for the SOAR assembly! It was so much fun to create the dance with my team and to see how much the kids enjoyed watching us show our silly side.

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

KB: I went to Penn State and I have a degree in Elementary Education.

EE:  What is your favorite/indulgent food?

KB: I LOVE ICE CREAM! My favorite flavors are cappuccino chocolate chunk from the Meadows, tigers blood from Sub Zero, and gold medal ribbon from Baskin Robbins!

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

KB: I have no idea what I would be doing if I was not teaching. I trust that God will put me where he wants me to be. 🙂