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Mrs. O'Malley, Elementary Counselor @esu2.org What subject do you like is more important(science or social studies) and why? Neither. Both are important in many aspects of everyday life. What subject do you like to teach better: social studies or science? Why? Does not teach subjects-school counselor What is your favorite movie? Who is your favorite actor and actress? Castaway, Tom Hanks Have you ever been in a movie or play? If so, what is it and what was your experience acting?  No    By: Morgan O.   Mrs. Thomas, Reading Specialist mthomas2@esu2.org 1.  What subject do you think is more importance (science or social studies) and why? I feel they are of equal importance. 2.  What subject do you like to teach better:  social studies or science? When I taught 2nd grade, I really enjoyed teaching social studies because I love to learn about different parts of the world and their culture.  I have enjoyed traveling to most of the states and also to Europe twice. 3.  What is your favorite movie?  Who is your favorite actor and actress? Radio or A Walk in the Clouds    Actor-Jim Carey  Actress-Julia Roberts 4.  Have you ever been in a movie or play?  If so, what was it and what was your experience acting? No Interviewed by: Matt C. Mrs. Naylor, Media Specialist rnaylor@esu2.org 1.     What subject do you think is more important (science or social studies) and why?       I think both subjects are equally important.  but, I find that I use social studies more in my teaching and regular life.   2.     What is your favorite movie?  Who is your favorite actor and actress? Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie and Harrison Ford is my favorite actor. 3.     Have you ever been in a movie or play?  If so, what was it and what was your experience acting? No Interviewed by Sarah Mr. Thayer, PE rthayer@esu2.org 1. What subject do you think is more important, science or social studies and why? I think they are both important. 2. What subject do you like better: social studies or science. Why? I like science because I want to know why things happen. I also like the experiments. 3. What is your favorite movie? Who is your favorite actor and actress? The Natrural. John Wayne. 4. Have you ever been in a movie or play? If so, what was it and what was your experience acting? No. Interviewed by Mica   Mr. Nielsen, Art duniels@esu2.org 1.  What subject do you think is more importatn (science or social studies) and why? Science helps explain why things happen and through research can help cure diseases and illnesses.   2.  What subject do you like to teach better: social studies or science?  Why? If I had to teach one of the two, I'd teach social studies.  Ive always enjoyed the class.  I struggled in science. 3.  What is your favorite movie?  Who is your favorite actor and actress? My favorite movie is Rudy.  I'm a big sports fan and find it inspirational.  My favorite actor is Kevin James. He's always making me laugh. 4.  Have you ever been in a movie or play?  If so, what was it and what was your experience acting? No, acting has never been my thing.  I was too afraid to try. By Mariah     Mrs. Timm, Resource Teacher   1.What subject do you think is more important (science or social studies) and why? I like social studies better, but I do feel science will become more important to learn in the future.  We will need to learn more about alternate forms of energy, preserving the land, water and atmosphere on Earth. We will also need to learn about using the sun, ocean, technology, etc. 2.What subject do you like to teach better: social studies or science? I like to teach social studies.  I feel it's very interesting to learn about history and all the events that have taken place during the history of mankind.  I feel we can learn from the past and all the good and bad things that have happened throughout history.  3.What is your favorite movie?  Who is your favorite actor and actress? Gone with the Wind with Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh is a favorite.  Since this is from the "olden days", I do like Johnny Depp, Kiefer Sutherland, Brad Pitt, and Bruce Willis for todays actors.  I like Julia Roberts and Sandra Oh as actresses.   4.Have you ever been in a movie or play?  If so, what was it and what was your experience acting? Yes, I was Emily in the Our Town when I was in high school.  Acting was fun and exciting, but always made me very nervous. Interviewed by Patrick D.   Mr. Ramsey, Band Email: dramsey@esu2.org     . Mrs. Arensberg, Computer Coordinator arensberg2@esu2.org 1.  What subject do you think is more important (Science or Social Studies) and why? Both, it is important to know your history as well as scientific knowledge. 2.  What subject does you like better: Social Studies or Science and why? Social Studies because I have to learn about the past. 3.  What is your favorite movie? Who is your favorite actor and actress? Movie- Over the Hedge  Actor- Denza Washington Actress- Julia Roberts 4.  Have you ever been in a movie or a play? If so, what was it and what was your experience acting? No Interviewed by: Alyssa R.

Mrs. Hobza , Resource Teacher @esu2.org What subject do you think is more important (Science or Social Studies) and why? Social Studies What has happed in history is very important. We need to know who has helped us get where we are and what event people have encountered in the past. 2.What subject do you like to teach better: Social Studies or science? Why? I do not teach Science or Social Studies. 3.  What is your favorite movie? Who is your favorite actor and actress?          Ever After Drew Barrymore and Matthew  McConaughey 4.  Have you ever been in a movie or play? If so, what was it and what was your experience acting?                    No, I haven't.   Interview by David S.   Mrs. Shantz, Speech Teacher 1.      What subject do you think is more important (science or social studies) and why? I think both subjects are equally important because they are so intertwined.  It is difficult to teach one without the other.  Social/societal needs have and do impact the need for further scientific research and scientific research has frequently changed the way people live. 2.     What subject do you like to teach better: social studies or science? Why? I would like social studies better. 3.      What is your favorite movie? Who is your favorite actor and actress? My favorite movie is The Way We Were.  My favorite actor is Tom Hanks and my favorite actress is Julia Roberts. 4.     Have you ever been in a movie or play? If so, what was it and what was your experience? While in high school, I was in both the junior and senior class play.  Additionally, I was an extra in two community musicals during high school. Interviewed by Makenzie