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[Fortissimo]

How many schools did you attend? One for Kindergarten, one for grades 1-5, one for 6-9, one for 10-12, plus college and finally another for grad school.

Who was your favourite teacher and why? I don't think I have any one favorite teacher. I can remember the names of every teacher I had from K-12 so they must have all made an impressin on me.

What was your favourite subject at school and why? Not Music!!! I liked all of my classes, except general music. Once again, I don't think I can pick anyone class as a fav.

Were your school days the best days of your life? Some were and some I would like to forget forever.

Did you go to University – if so which one and what did you study? I majored in Music Education and Music Performance. I received my Master's in Education in 1999.

Have you done any studying since leaving full time education? Yes - as a teacher you have to take so many credits every 5 years. We also get a "pay raise" for every 20 semester hours we take. Of course it costs more to take the classes then the raise we get, but I didn't become a teacher for the money.

[stretch2864]

How many schools did you attend? a total of five (four elementary schools because we moved all of the time and high school)

Who was your favourite teacher and why? Mr. Jenkins who taught English in high school. He was very passionate about the subject and made it interesting and alive. Of all the teachers in high school, he treated his students with the most respect.

What was your favourite subject at school and why? English because I love to read. Believe or not, I loved to diagram sentences in English class although I doubt I could do it now!


Were your school days the best days of your life? No, because I was terribly shy in school.

Did you go to University – if so which one and what did you study? I graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN with a degree in psychology. I did it on the "nine year" plan though. I went for two years and then dropped out to marry my now ex-husband. I tried to go back part time twice but that didn't work. In 1989 after DD and I had moved back home, I went back to Hamline full time for two years and actually finished my degree when DD was 4 1/2 years old.

Have you done any studying since leaving full time education? No. It is too hard to be a single parent and raise a child and go to school full time. When DD graduates from HS next year, I may go back to get my masters in either education or psychology.

[loobyoxlip]

How many schools did you attend? 4 - 1 elementary, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 college
Who was your favourite teacher and why? Mrs. Heard, my first grade teacher. I was the teacher's pet
What was your favourite subject at school and why? Social studies (geography) I have always been interested in the world.
Were your school days the best days of your life? heck no. Being a mom are the best days of my life
Did you go to University – if so which one and what did you study?
Have you done any studying since leaving full time education?
Northern Michigan University - majoring in Spanish

[lkmom]

How many schools did you attend?2 elementary, (I moved between 1st and 2nd grade), 1 Jr, 1 High school
Who was your favourite teacher and why? Mrs Mulchahy, Grade 3, she gave me confidence. I became a third grade teacher myself.
What was your favourite subject at school and why? Reading, I love to read.
Were your school days the best days of your life? No, now is the best time of my life, I feel settled.
Did you go to University – if so which one and what did you study? I went to St. Anselm College for a BA in Psychology, and then had no more money left, and took several years to complete my Master's degree in Elementary Education from Bridgewater State College.
Have you done any studying since leaving full time education? Yes, every five years I have to take at least two courses to renew my teaching certificate. Even though I'm not teaching now, I just don't want to give it up!

[Sam I Am]

How many schools did you attend?5, 3 Elementary schools (1 for Kindergarten, another when we moved, and another when we were redistricted), a middle school and high school
Who was your favourite teacher and why? Mr. Glover, 8th grade History teacher. On the first day he handed out books, had us turn to the publisher's page and said
"that is the only page in that book that is 100% fact".
He came to school for a week dressed as a character in history and only answered to that character's name (the characters were Abe Lincoln, Tecomsah, Fredrich Douglas, Dolly Madison, and Sacaquia). And the most important he was the only teacher who treated me like I was Samantha and not "girl in wheelchair". He always said that if I started to feel like I couldn't be successful because I was crippled, I should remember FDR a crippled man who became the best president the US has had.
What was your favourite subject at school and why? history, Mr. Glover
Were your school days the best days of your life? no, I had sever health problems
Did you go to University – if so which one and what did you study? Ivy Tech History
Have you done any studying since leaving full time education? yes I read A LOT

[TimonTracy]

How many schools did you attend? 1 for Elem, 1 for Middle/Senior High, 1 college
Who was your favourite teacher and why? Probably my band teacher, Mr. Cosby since I had him for 7 years (middle-senior high). He was a fun guy and he didn't treat us as kids most of the time. He would have intelligent conversations with us.
What was your favourite subject at school and why? Band
Were your school days the best days of your life? Yeah.
Did you go to University – if so which one and what did you study? George Mason University (Decision Science and Management Information Systems)
Have you done any studying since leaving full time education? Nope ! Only go to the classes that I have to for work.

[SarahJ]

How many schools did you attend?
I attended two elementary schools, they closed the one a block away from my house and I had to go to a different one for two years. Then I went to one middle school, one high school, and one University. So I guess that makes 5 total.

Who was your favourite teacher and why?
Tough one, I had several favorite teachers but the one I remeber the most was our Band director, Mr. Walker. He was just a great person and so kind, but definitely not an easy teacher.

What was your favourite subject at school and why?
I loved my english and literature classes. I just love to read and interpret what I read.

Were your school days the best days of your life?
The last two years of high school were fun and so were the last two years of college, but overall. I think the best days of my life occurred after college.

Did you go to University – if so which one and what did you study?
I attended Western Washington University and I have a BA in Human Services with minors in English and Sociology.

Have you done any studying since leaving full time education?
Nothing formal, but everything can be a learning experience.

[greystone98]

How many schools did you attend? 4 -- Kindergarten, which was separate in the Dark Ages when I started out. , Elementary (1-6), Middle School (7-8) and High School (9-12).
Who was your favourite teacher and why? Mrs. Atkins, high school English Lit teacher, encouraged my love of writing and entered me into a Creative Writing contest.
What was your favourite subject at school and why? Two, actually. English and History which are somewhat unusual considering my eventual career path.
Were your school days the best days of your life? Not really as I was terribly shy in high school. College was much more fun but I agree with countless others who feel that today is the best part of our lives.
Did you go to University – if so which one and what did you study? Yes. Received a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama.
Have you done any studying since leaving full time education? Yes, as a CPA I'm required to receive 40 hours CPE annually. I also teach Financial classes for the hospital system for which I'm employed and found that I love to teach!