Mirror: What is your role at DHS?

Hill: I teach 11th-grade English, and I'm also the English Department Chair.

M: How long have you been an educator? 

H: This is my 14th year in education.

M: Where have you taught before? 

H: Marshfield High School, Braintree High School, and Wales.

M: Where did you go to college, and what was your major? 

H: I went to Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales, where I dual-majored in English and Educational Studies.

M: What do you like most about teaching/being in the classroom? 

H: Every day is different, and I'm always learning from my students and colleagues.

M What are your pet peeves in the classroom?

H: When students give up without trying.

M: What inspired you to become an educator?      

H: I was lucky enough to have some great English teachers in middle and high school, who inspired me to take after them.

M: What sets you apart from other educators?    

H: I'm not sure I'm all that different; I just show up each day ready to learn and try my best, which is all I ask of my students.

M: Will you be getting involved in any extracurricular activities? If so, which one(s)? 

H: This year I'm focusing on finding my bearings with my new job, but I'd love to help out in the future!

M: What do you like most about Dedham and its community?

H: Everyone has been extremely kind and supportive as I settle into my new job. It's clear that this is a great community to be a part of.

M: Where are you from, originally? 

H: Wales, UK.

M: What are your hobbies? 

H: Reading, native gardening, spending time with my family.

M: What is your favorite movie? 

H: I'm more of a TV show person and not much of a film buff, but I can never turn down a Lord of the Rings marathon.

M: Favorite TV/streaming show?

H: I love a good Louis Theroux documentary. 

M: Favorite book? 

H: I could never choose a favorite book, but my favorite author is Stephen King.

M: Favorite genre of music and favorite artist?

H: I like a variety of music, but my favorite band is Iron Maiden.

M: Favorite phone app?

H: Probably Signal to keep in touch with my friends and family back in Wales.

M: Favorite food/favorite restaurant?

H: I have a terrible sweet tooth. I love Tavern in the Square; they make a great gluten-free cheesecake!

M: If you could only watch one, which would you choose: Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox, Revolution? 

H: None of the above...sorry! I'm not a big sports fan.

H: In one sentence, how do you feel about A.I.? 

M: It's a good tool if used responsibly, but I worry that overreliance on AI will lead to a lack of creativity and critical thinking.