Mirror: What is your position at DHS? 

Cullen: I am the new Educational Team Leader. 

M: How long have you been teaching?

C: Previous to being the ETL, I have been a teacher for 11 years. 

M: Where have you taught before coming to DHS?

C: I taught at the Avery Elementary School in Dedham as a special education teacher. 

M: Where are you from?

C: I grew up in Walpole Massachusetts.

M: Where did you go to college?

C: I went to Springfield College. 

M: What do you like most about teaching?

C: I love making connections with students and helping them accomplish their goals. 

M: What are your pet peeves in the classroom?

C: When students don't take their work seriously. 

M: Did you have any jobs before teaching?

C: I was in childcare most of my life before teaching. 

M: How are you liking Dedham, so far?

C: I love the Dedham community!

M: What inspired you to become a teacher?                           

C: School was really challenging for me growing up. I got through many of my challenges with the support from my teachers. Their support made me want to become a teacher/work in schools so I could make an impact on students lives’, like my teachers did for me. 

M: What are your hobbies?

C: I love playing with my two and four year old and working out. 

M: What is your favorite movie?

C: I have too many- not sure!

M: What is your favorite book?

C: I love the author Colleen Hoover. All of her books!

M: Favorite food/drink?

C: I love cold brew coffees!

M: What are you most looking forward to this school year?

C: I am excited to join the high school team and look forward to building relationships with staff!