Retired elementary school teach, Ms. Cathy came to A Kid’s Place through volunteer work with her church. After 11 months of volunteering in the Toddler Classroom, she was asked to join the staff 🙂 She loves seeing the children grow and excel in all aspects of life, not just the classroom.
Retired elementary school teach, Ms. Cathy came to A Kid’s Place through volunteer work with her church. After 11 months of volunteering in the Toddler Classroom, she was asked to join the staff 🙂 She loves seeing the children grow and excel in all aspects of life, not just the classroom.We had the chance to sit down with Ms. Cathy, read below to learn about her during our “Take 5” Interview.
What would you name the autobiography of your life? Out of the Mouth of Babes
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Sewing
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Mopping
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Helen Keller or Anne Frank
What three traits define you? Patient, Compassionate, Empathetic
How do you define success? Peace in your soul and feeling good about what you do
What is your favorite thing about A Kid’s Place? The Children
Who inspires you? Jesus
Where’s your favorite place in the world? Home
What was the last book you read? Hands on Learning
What’s your favorite movie? Fried Green Tomatoes
What’s the best meal you’ve ever had? Sea food
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Peach because it’s a soothing color
What is your favorite family tradition? I have a large Italian/Spanish family and every Sunday we all get together (as many as 30 people) for spaghetti and meatballs. It is something we have been doing since I was a kids.
Ms. Cathy is one o my dear friends. We taught together at Buckhorn Elementary school for many years. She is loved by every student she has ever taught. If I had a great grand children today I would want her teaching them.
I know Cathy’s husband, children and mother and her family values are no different than the ones you see in her each day. I hope you know you have a treasure there.
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person whose purpose in life is to love children. Cathy, you have been a joy to learn from.