During this final week of school, we are highlighting the remaining teachers and staff who volunteered to fill out profiles CES to help our parents, guardians, and extended families get to know them better. This is a project to help advance two of our PTA’s goals for the year – building community and appreciating our CES teachers and staff.
You’ll also notice that one of the interview questions is about favorite beverages. It’s something for you to keep in mind when you visit. Hardworking Elementary School staff absolutely love surprise favorite drinks.
What is your name?
Matilde Wayne
What is your position?
K-IA
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Spend Time with my family, read and go for walks.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
My love of learning and children.
Who is your favorite children’s author?
Dr. Suess
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Kind, caring and a hard worker.
What is your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic)?
Coffee
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What is your name?
Angie Winterton
What is your position?
Kindergarten Teacher
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Read and hang out with my children and grandchildren.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
I wanted to help others and make a difference.
Who is your favorite children’s author?
It changes through the years but right now I love Mo Willems.
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Funny, down to earth and advisor.
What is your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic)?
coke
What is your name?
Emily Walsh
What is your position?
First Grade Teacher
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Exercising, being with my family and friends, and reading.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
My own children and my passion for learning.
Who is your favorite children’s author?
Margaret Wise Brown
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Kind, energetic, and brave
What is your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic)?
water with lemon
What is your name?
Jessica Lewis
What is your position?
speech language pathologist
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
I love spending time outside.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
I come from a family of educators. My mom was a high school teacher and my dad was a college professor. I guess you could say working in education is in my blood.
Who is your favorite children’s author?
Dr. Seuss…..I just love the rhyming
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
quiet, helpful, friendly
What is your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic)?
black coffee
What is your name?
Sarah Ralph
What is your position?
Second Grade Virtual Teacher
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Spend time with family, garden, walk my dogs
What inspired you to become a teacher?
I have always loved kids and knew I wanted to help them!
Who is your favorite children’s author?
Julia Donaldson
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
loyal, helper, fun
What is your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic)?
coffee
What is your name?
Jenna Davidson
What is your position?
Kindergarten Teacher
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Cook, hike with my dog
What inspired you to become a teacher?
My senior year in high school, I had a class where I got to volunteer in an elementary school. The way the teacher I worked with created a community with her students and really made everyone feel welcome was inspiring.
Who is your favorite children’s author?
Jory John
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Sarcastic, kind, seeker
What is your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic)?
Coffee
What is your name?
Sobia Estrela
What is your position?
AIG and Intervention Teacher
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Spend time with family and friends, travel, bake, craft, and shop!
What inspired you to become a teacher?
I always loved working with kids. My first job as a summer camp counselor set me on my path to pursue a career in education. There is nothing more rewarding than helping a child learn something new, persevere through a challenge, and pursue goals.
Who is your favorite children’s author?
Dr. Seuss
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
caring, brave, creative
What is your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic)?
Diet Coke
What is your name?
Amanda Kosarich
What is your position?
4th grade math/science/social studies teacher
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Run, read, spend time with my husband and daughter, and travel.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
I had an amazing high school math teacher who instilled in me, a deep love of learning!
Who is your favorite children’s author?
Not a particular author, but I love Little Golden Books.
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Definitely not sarcastic.
What is your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic)?
Coffee
What is your name?
Samantha Price
What is your position?
Special Education/CCR Teacher
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
I have a love and passion for horses. If I have the time, I like to take the opportunity to ride with my older sister. A typical weekend for me, though, consists of relaxing with my two kitties, Mac and Ollie.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
To this day, I remember every teacher I have ever had from Kindergarten to Graduate School. A majority of these teachers made a positive impact on my life, and have taught me life skills I will remember forever. I knew I wanted to have that same opportunity to make a positive impact on my students every single day when I walk into the building.
Who is your favorite children’s author?
James Dean & Eric Litwin (Pete the Cat)
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Passionate, Thoughtful, Spirited
What is your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic)?
My favorite beverage is an Iced Vanilla Chai Tea Latte
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