Previous School:
Park Village
Previous Assignment(s):
Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
Tell us about your superpowers.
Favorite Board Game(s):
Balderdash, Scattergories, Scrabble
Storms – Cool or Scary?
I grew up in Chicago…I miss storms! They are VERY cool.
What excites you the most about Design39Campus?
Working collaboratively with my colleagues in an environment that allows children to explore.
Who let the dogs out?
I think I did. Woops!
What makes you laugh?
My kids.
What is one word that your friends would use to describe you?
Funny.
What is most rewarding about your job; what makes it all worthwhile?
Seeing students take ownership of their creations and really enjoying what they are learning. I also LOVE when a student who has been struggling with reading, has that moment when it “clicks”.
What is your totem animal?
A mama bear.
Dream vacation spot:
Anywhere tropical with clear water.
If you had a Magic School Bus, where would you take your students?
Under the sea.
Amy Fousek
Previous School:
Chapparel Elementary School
Tell us about your superpowers.
Favorite Board Game(s):
Yahtzee
What excites you the most about Design39Campus?
The people and the possibilities.
Who let the dogs out?
My husband…he is always the first one up.
What makes you laugh?
My family and slapstick comedies.
What is one word that your friends would use to describe you?
Passionate
What is most rewarding about your job; what makes it all worthwhile?
Watching students have that “a-ha” moment.
What is your totem animal?
Wolf
Dream vacation spot:
Italy
If you had a Magic School Bus, where would you take your students?
To space.
Bonnie Gonzalez
Previous School:
Oak Valley Middle School
Tell us about your superpowers.
Favorite Board Game(s):
Candy Land, Creationary, Connect 4.
What excites you the most about Design39Campus?
The opportunity kids will have to learn deeply and in a fun, nurturing environment.
Who let the dogs out?
Whoever wakes up first.
What makes you laugh?
Laughing kids (especially mine)
What is one word that your friends would use to describe you?
What is most rewarding about your job; what makes it all worthwhile?
I love watching kids really enjoy learning.
What is your totem animal?
Tiger
Dream vacation spot:
Anywhere with my family away from busyness with hiking, swimming, and napping.
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