1. What did you do before you started teaching at THS?

Before joining THS, I was teaching middle school in the New York City Department of Education for over 10 years. Like working at THS, I taught a diverse population of students from all over the world.

2. Do you have a hidden talent and/or hobby?

I enjoy reading and I hope to do some more hiking while in Hong Kong.

3. What is your spirit animal?

The spirit animal I most resemble would be the cat. I am curious and have a sense of adventure.

4. What is your favorite thing about being a teacher?

I have always loved working with children. I get to have a small part of helping them grow by instilling knowledge and values upon them. Teaching has always been extremely satisfying for me.

5. What is a goal you want to achieve for yourself?

There are many things I would like to do. I have wanted to learn to play the ukulele for some time.

6. What is your favorite sport?

My favorite sport to watch is soccer and my favorite sport to play would be basketball.

7. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I recall wanting to be a lawyer, however in college I studied sociology and education.

8. If I gave you 10 million US dollars, how would you spend it?

I would give some money to organizations that combat world hunger and climate issues.

9. What do you want to do once you retire?

When I retire I would like to continue traveling throughout the world.

10. If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Since I love history and learning about the past, it would be really cool to time travel to previous periods in time.

11. If you could grow up in a different decade, which decade would you choose?

What a great question! 1920’s New York City. The decade was known as the Roaring Twenties. There were advancements in technology; automobile, radio; great music (Harlem Renaissance), and literature. I bet these would be exciting times to experience.

12. What is your dream vacation?

I would love to visit Europe in more detail. As a lover of art and history, there would be plenty to keep me occupied.

13. What was your favorite subject in school?

I always loved Social Studies and then American History. History is a great story which we can learn from.

14. What/who inspired you to be a teacher?

I come from a family of educators. My mother's parents were teachers; grandpa became a principal for many years and even got a citation from the Governor of NYS. My uncle was also a teacher and later became a principal as well. Can something really be “in your blood”?

15. What song do you know all of the lyrics to?

American Pie by Don McLean. It’s an oldie but a goodie!

16. If you weren't a teacher, what other profession/s would you be in?

Another good question. I have been teaching for 15 years or so. I have not thought about this lately because I love what I do. I guess I would have become a comedian!

17. Who is your idol?

I have always admired Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. since I was a child. He dedicated his life for

seeking equal rights for African Americans. In the end, he gave his life for this cause. He was

truly a great man!

18. Do you have any pet/s? If not, what pet/s would you like to have?

I do not have any pets here in Hong Kong. Growing up I have always had cuddly cats.

19. What is your most favorite trait about yourself? What is your least favorite trait?

Favorite trait--humility. Least favorite trait--at times I can be impatient.

20. What do you like about teaching at The Harbour School?

I thoroughly enjoy working at The Harbour School. Teaching in a public school system, at times we were short on resources.