Interview: Ms.Ward

Why did you want to be a teacher?

For as long as I can remember, from the time I was very little, I always wanted to be a teacher. So when I was little and I would play like pretend games and things like that. My mom told me that I would set up my stuffed animals and I would just yell at them because I wanted to be a teacher. So I’ve just known since I was very little, there was nothing else I wanted to do.

Are you glad you became a teacher of the year?

I am, I was very surprised and I felt very humbled by it and I had all the warm and fuzzy and very very thankful.

How do you think you got teacher of the year?

I’m not sure. I think my strong suits are with classroom management and the relationships I have with my students then I think that goes a long way.

Do you like being a teacher?

I love being a teacher. It’s everything I hoped and dreamed it would be. There are hard days just like with anything else, but nothing more rewarding.

What college did you go to?

I went to UNC Charlotte.

What’s your dream job rather than a teacher?

If I wasn’t a teacher in the classroom I would want to be an administrator or I would want to work for professional development to help teachers be better teachers.