Teacher Spotlight

 

Name: Melissa Bennett


AKA: Miss Bennett


When I am not at school, you will probably find me: at my house or at a game


I would have the best chance of winning on (game show or reality show): Wheel of Fortune - I have watched that game show since I was little and am pretty good at it.


Most annoying student habit: Lying to me


If you looked on my iPod you would find: a variety of country, rock, pop, 80's


Best placed I've ever vacationed: any beach - I love being near the ocean.


If I hadn't chosen the teaching profession, my second choice would have been: I always wanted to be a teacher. Although, I did think about becoming a Physician Assistant or a Speech Pathologist.


Favorite childhood toy: Curious George when I was real little and of course my Barbies


When I was growing up my favorite celebrity HOTTIE was: Tom Cruise and Kirk Cameron


In high school, I was involved in: band, bible club, honor society, pep club, Teen Institute


If I had to live on a deserted island with two staff members, I would take:

Amy Boyer

and

my mom, Barb Bennett

because

My mom would be there with me which is comforting. I would take Mrs. Boyer because she has always been encouraging to me even as a student in her class when she first started teaching.



First concert I attended: I am sure I attended several at the Scioto County fair, BUT Garth Brooks was probably the first one that I vividly remember. I was a huge Garth fan!!


Best home-cooked meal: I love my mom's homemade chicken and noodles. MMMMM - Good!!!


School subject you would hate to teach: Probably Art.


I can play (musical instrument/s): Piano (a little), clarinet, and saxophone


I wish they would make new episodes of: hmmm....the Dukes of Hazzard, the Facts of Life, the Cosby Show, Friends


Best junk food: popcorn


When I was growing up, I usually got in trouble because: I really didn't get into trouble. I always tried to be good.


Brush with fame--ever met any famous people? lots of Nascar drivers like Kasey Kahne, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Rusty Wallace, Carl Edwards, etc. and some singers like Garth Brooks, Bryan White


As a child, I always dreamed of being: In fourth grade I realized I wanted to be a teacher.