Teacher of the Month

October 2005

Miss Alie

 

Which subjects and grade levels do you teach? 

7th grade Language Arts

 

How long have you taught?

6 years

 

Why did you decide to become a teacher? 

I enjoy working with kids and it's a great profession that gives me the opportunity to give back to my own community.

 

Favorite Food    

This is difficult to answer because I LOVE TO EAT... Arabic, American, Italian, Asian...candy and chocolate and ice cream....should I keep going??

 

Favorite Color   

Baby pink & brown (in clothes)

 

Favorite Animal  

Parrots

 

Favorite Music   

Dance Music (95.5)

 

Favorite Song    

"Music In My Heart" by Gloria Estefan & Backstreet Boys.  It reminds me of my mom.

 

Favorite Book    

Of Mice & Men & The Outsiders because these are the books that made reading a hobby.

 

Favorite Movie  

The Notebook, 6th Sense, & Mafia movies

 

Favorite Hobby  

Cooking, Reading, and spending time with friends & family

 

Favorite Sport  

Jogging because I'm not very coordinated or athletic.

 

Favorite Place To Be 

On vacation, someplace warm.

 

Pearl Of Wisdom  

"Live like you'll die tomorrow and dream like you'll live forever."

In regards to teaching... "Fair doesn't mean giving each student equal, it means giving each student what they need."