SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW

Teachers Name: Ms. Oh
Time of Interview: Per.3

Interviewers: Denise Valenzuela Ruby Valencia, Elvis Villegas

Questions:

Where were you born?
Peoria, Illinois

What school did you go to for elementary?
She went to 3 different elementary schools

Where did you go to college?
UCLA.

What was your major?
Sociology and Asian-American studies

Why did you decide to teach?
There was something new to teach everyday and I wanted to invest in the next generation

What do you like to do when you’re not teaching?
Eat (Sushi, Steak), sleep, Hang out with friends and family, read, playing video games, watching movies.

Can you tell us 2 little facts about yourself?
1. I played classical piano for 18 years
2. Ate blanket lint as a kid

Who is/are your heroes?
My Grandma Chan

How long have you been teaching?
4 years

As a teacher, what is one of the most hard things for you to see?
Seeing someone who is really smart and has the potential to be someone great but, gives up or doesn’t try.

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW

Interview: Ms.Connors

Interviews: Dallana, Cynthia David, Erik

Questions: Where were you born?
Los Angeles.

What school did you go to for Elementary?
St. Jane Francis.

Where did you go to college?
California State University Northridge.

What was your major?
Day care.

Why did you decide to teach?
Because she likes to work with students & try to make difference.

What do you like to do when you’re not teaching?
Work in her garden, walk &see family.

Can you tell us 2 little know facts about yourself?
She traveled &lived in Honduras & Ecuador for 2 years.
Who is /are your hero (s)?
Her heroes are her parents, bothers, Amy Goodman (journalist), Dennis Kucinich (congressed)

Are you married?
No

Where are your parents from?
Dad-Ireland.
Mom-Lebanon.

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW

What do you do in your weekend?

Ms. Harper goes to the beach and the mall.

What are your dreams?

Ms. Harper dreams of owning a house and having a snowboard .

Why did you want to be a P.E. teacher?
Ms. Harper likes playing sports and enjoy helping student.


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Luis Ruiz
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Lupe Palacios

Spotlight Interview

Teacher Name: Ms.Estrada

Interviewers: Adriana Arredondo, Magali Venegas, Naid Osuna, and Jose Romero

Questions

Where were you born?
“I was born in the Philippines.”

What school did you go to for elementary?
“Our Lady of the Rosary elementary.”

Where did you go to college?
“UCI and Cal State LA.”

What was your major?
“I majored in liberal studies to become a teacher.”

Why did you decide to teach?
“My mom and dad also teach.”

What do you like to do when you are not teaching?
“I like to play with my dog and sleep.”

Can you tell us two little known things about yourself?
1. Eldest child
2. I have a broken cell phone

Who is/are your hero(es)?
“My mom and my uncle Glenn.”

Do you enjoy teaching?
“When I can, yes I do.”

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW

Teachers Name: Ms. Honeycutt Time of Interview: Per.3

Interviewers: Marlene Castillo, Alfredo Hernandez, April Gomez

Questions:

Where were you born?
She was born in San Diego C.A.

What school did you go to for elementary?
She went to Sunset View Elementary.

Where did you go to college?
She went to UCLA.

What was your major?
Her major was psychology.

Why did you decide to teach?
She worked for teaching pre-kinder kids
that she decided to teach.

What do you like to do when you’re not teaching?
She likes to sleep when she is not teaching and likes to eat.

Can you tell us 2 little facts about yourself?
She has 2 dogs and a rabbit. She used to play piano for seven years and she still can’t play.

Who is/are your heroes?
Her heroes are her mom and grandma.

How long have you been teaching?
She has been teaching for 2 years.

Her most embarrassing moments?
When she fell down the stairs and getting late to class with her shoes untied.

What kind of TV show you watch?
Her favorite TV show is Family Guy. Also Will and Grace.

2008 Leadership Journal Prompts

Hello Students!

Please use this post to make sure you have all of the journals completed for our class :)

Portfolios are due Friday April 11th. Good Luck!


- Ms. H

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Leadership Journal Prompt 2/5/08

On your paper, write the word “LEADERSHIP.” Define it using your own words.

Make a list
Draw a Picture
Use colors



Leadership Journal Prompt 2/7/08

Think about the last time you attended a special event such as a concert, a fair, or a sports event. Describe what it was like to be there and include sights, sounds, and smells that will make the reader feel he or she is there with you.


Weekend Homework:

Choose one thing you participated in, completed or worked on in Leadership Class this week. Reflect on your involvement with these things. Reflections must be a minimum of two paragraphs.


Leadership Journal Prompt - 2/11/08:

Think of what your school is like at lunchtime. Pick one particular place, and picture it in your mind. This place could be large or small. Describe it clearly to a friend what the place is like at lunchtime so your friend can imagine what it is like to be there.


Homework: Design class shirt. Be sure to include a couple parts you think other students would really like. Ask at least 3 other JLMS students NOT from Leadership class what they think of your idea. Have them write their answers on your design.
Leadership Journal Prompt -2/13/08:

Think of a favorite object that you own. In a short response, use sensory details—words that tell how something looks, feels, tastes, smells, and sounds—to clearly describe this favorite object so that a classmate could picture it.


Leadership Journal Prompt - 2/15/08:

Write one paragraph about your participation in planning and organizing Valentines Day Dance.


Weekend Homework:
Choose one thing you participated in, completed or worked on in Leadership Class this week. Reflect on your involvement with these things. Reflections must be a minimum of two paragraphs.



Leadership Journal prompt: 2/20/08

Find an Important Moment- Brainstorm all of the important moments in your life. Use pictures, timelines, or words to express yourself.

Weekend Homework:
Choose one thing you participated in, completed or worked on in Leadership Class this week. Reflect on your involvement with these things. Reflections must be a minimum of two paragraphs.

Leadership Journal Prompt 2/26/08

How have you changed from 6th grade to 7th grade?


Leadership Journal Prompt 2/28/08

What does a good president DO?

Leadership Journal Prompt 3/3/08

There are both good things and bad things about playing on a team, such as the school soccer team or the school volleyball team. Write a Paragraph in which you explain both what is good and what is bad about playing on a team



Leadership Journal Prompt 3/11/08

Write at least a paragraph explaining why someone you care about is important to you.


Leadership journal Prompt 3/24/08

How was your spring break and Easter? Tell Ms. H about some things you did ☺






Leadership Journal Prompt 3/28/08

What is an activity you would be interested in participating in during the summer camp? Describe your ideal camp experience.

Spotlight Interview:

SPOTLIGHT ON: Ms. Lizzette Rivera


Time of interview: 11:36

INTERVIEWERS: TATIANA, JUAN, SUNNY, AND ALEXIS

Where were you born?
El Salvador

What school did you go to for elementary?
Sylvan park elementary school

Where did you go to college?
LACC

What was your major?
Commercial Artist

Why did you decide to come to work here?
She likes to solve student’s problems.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?
She likes to clean her house, cook, and shopping, and hearing music.

Can you tell us 2 little known facts about yourself?
She is really extremely explosive when people make her mad. She gets mad when people betray her.

Who is/are your heroes?
Her cousin, niece, and her sons.