Ask the teacher about their background
I started working at Warren Central in 1997. I worked in Indianapolis Public Schools from 1994-1997.
Was teaching what you always wanted to do
At 19 yrs old, I wanted to be a teacher, but my parents refused to financially support me. I majored in Tourism management. Seven years later, I went to University of Indianapolis, since they were the only ones with the night classes in Social Studies Education. I paid for it myself.
What was the motivation to start teaching
All of my volunteer activities included working with children. I was a Youth Director at my Church and for the Indiana Black Expo (Anderson Chapter). I went back to school for Social Studies education. I quit my job as a Night Auditor and started Substitute Teaching.
Ask the teacher what they will miss from teaching
I will miss the students and their energy.
Ask them their favorite memory from them teaching and their students
I was hired to teach Social Studies at Warren Central High School.
How would you reflect upon your career as a teacher
It was a good thirty-year run. I am truly grateful that I spent 26 years teaching Warren Central High School students.