Lily Monigold - Writer Teacher/Position: Señorita - Spanish Teacher What inspired you to become a teacher and how old were you when you knew that is what you wanted to do? I had a couple of rough years in high school, but I could always count on my English teacher to be there for me when no one else was. I knew I wanted to be that support for my own students one day. Have you ever thought about pursuing a different career? If so, what? I almost studied Physical Therapy or Real Estate. What is the best part about your job and/or about Le Roy High School? I love when my students impress me with their knowledge. Also - the best part about LeRoy is the ranch at Jack’s. How long have you been teaching? 2 years What sports/activities were you involved in during high school? Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Symphonic Band (Oboe) Student Council and book club Do you currently coach a sport or help out with any other extra curricular activity at Le Roy High School? Volleyball Where did you go to college and how many years did you go there? BA in Secondary Education and Hispanic Studies with a minor in Coaching at Illinois Wesleyan University. I will be starting my MEd at Seattle University in the Fall. What do you enjoy doing over Summer Break? I worked in Spain! My favorite part of Spain is getting lost on purpose to find new parts of the city that I have never been, and then trying to find my way back home. If you could take your students on a field trip to anywhere in the world, where would you take them? Spain of course! I would love to show my students a whole new world. What is one of your hidden talents? Besides sports, I am severely un-talented; however, I do throw down in the kitchen. What would you say to your students to give them advice to help them become successful in high school, college, and their career? Stop worrying about the little things in high school. Don’t cry over boys (or girls) who don’t care about your feelings. Failing a test is not the end of the world. Making the right choice is more important than being perceived as “cool”. Fall in love with yourself, because someday, you might be the only one you have. Just be yourself, trust me. When I was in high school, I never really had that many true friends. I was injured and had surgery that kept me out of all sports for 9 months. I lost all of my “friends” since I could not be on the teams anymore. Once in college, everything changed for me. I was the popular girl. Not because I was the prettiest, party girl on campus, but rather because I was kind to every single person that I encountered. By the end of my senior year, I was the Homecoming Queen, had job offers, and had the most amazing friends. Moral of this rant: be true to yourself. The best is yet to come.
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