Inerview by Samantha Lane
Who, exactly, are our Salida teachers? Get to know the dedicated, passionate teachers of the Salida School District through these short, inspiring interviews. If you think being one of these stellar teachers is easy, try walking through those classroom doors one morning.
January Interview:
LaDonna Short
Salida Middle School
8th Grade Algebra/Math
I am currently reading . . .
What is the What, a novel by Dave Eggers.
Proudest moment in my teaching career . . .
I have been teaching for so long I couldn’t possibly single out one moment.
What keeps me up at night . . .
Everything.
Chocolate or Cheese . . .
Chocolate – any type on anything
My favorite day of the week is . . . .
Thursday. My classes are well into the objective for the week and we are rolling along.
I wish I had more time (and money) for . . . .
my family. I feel as if I don’t have enough time to spend with them and would love to say yes to all their wishes.
In the 8th grade . . . .
I was part of what our students call the “nerd herd”. I liked to read and spent most of my time with my family.
My educational philosophy one-liner – Don’t step on anyone on your way to the top.
My hidden talent . . . .
Guitar Hero.
My favorite thing about Salida schools . . . .
the students and their humor.
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