Where did you go to school and what is your previous job experience?
I attended the University of Minnesota and the University of St. Thomas.
Advice for kids going to college?
Plan ahead and apply for scholarships
When did you begin working at Park Center?
2007
When did you first start learning French?
9th Grade
Why did you choose your profession?
I enjoy working with young people. I also like helping students develop
an understanding and appreciation of the French language and culture.
In what room(s) can you commonly be found?
322
Additional Comments(hobbies)?
I enjoy scuba diving and traveling
Sum up your career at Park Center in one word.
Exciting!
Name and Grade?
Amanda M. (current Spanish 2 student) "Freshman!!! wait no im a sophomore..."
Braden M. (current French 4 student) "Sophomore"
Abigail Z. (current French 1 student) "Sophomore"
Emily N. (current French 2 student) "Sophomore"
Sarah N. (current French 2 student) "Sophomore"
Why did you take french?
Amanda M. "I was forced. I am not in french."
Braden M. "So I could go to France one day."
Abigail Z. "I don't know."
Emily N. "Because it's an exciting language and I wanted to be emersed in the French
culture."
Sarah N. "Because my friends were taking it."
Are you taking French 3 next year?
Amanda M. "No, I want to take positive leadership instead."
Braden M. "No, cause I'm in French 4."
Abigail Z. "I'm taking French 2 next year."
Emily N. "Yes, I am."
Sarah N. "Yep."
Do you like French? (the language)
Amanda M. "No, it's way out of my leauge. Me gusta Espanol, but I do know the reflexive
verb s'amuser because Sarah taught it to me."
Braden M. "Yes, at times."
Abigail Z. "mmmhmm yeah."
Emily N. "Yes, I do."
Sarah N. "Sure."
Do you think that learning another language is important?
Amanda M. "Yes because it will expand your horizons."
Braden M. "Yes."
Abigail Z. "Yep."
Emily N. "Yes, I do because if you go anywhere else it's important."
Sarah N. "I guess."
Would you consider a career that involves French?
(translator/french teacher)
Amanda M. "No, it's boring."
Braden M. "Probably not."
Abigail Z. "Probably not."
Emily N. "Yes, I would."
Sarah N. "No."
Do you wish you took Spanish instead of French?
Amanda M."Yes because french is too confusing."
Braden M. "No."
Abigail Z. "Nope, I already took Spanish."
Emily N. "Uhm no, no way!!"
Sarah. N. "No, they have way too many projects."