Interview

For this project I interviewed my aunt, Melodie Drach. She has been teaching for a very long time and will be retiring at the end of this school year. She teaches at St. Vincent's Catholic School. I asked her a few questions that I would like to share.

1. Why did you want to become a teacher?
She answered that she had always been interested in education and really looked up to her teachers that had taught her. She talked about a few who had positively affected her life and helped shape her to who she is today. She became a teacher so she could be that person for others.

2. How has teaching affected you outside of the classroom?
She responded that teaching has been a very rewarding career. At the end of the day when she gets home she feels great about herself knowing that she is making a difference in someone's life.

3. What advice do you give future teachers?
She answered, with a little bit of a laugh, to just stick in there. The first year can be tough but it is not as bad as it seems. Be comfortable in your surroundings because kids these days can sense that and will take advantage of you if you're not. But overall just have fun. Teaching is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

4. What has changed the most over your teaching career?
She simply stated, "everything''. From technology to books to students themselves, she said everything has changed significantly. She talked about how when there was no internet or smart boards. She remembered when dry erase boards were the new thing. She said one of the most difficult parts of teaching is keeping of with all the changes but if you can then you will enjoy a very good and relaxing career.