New Teacher Interview: Ms. Waxman Edition

Interviewed by Elizabeth Cebulski

As Battle Ground Academy engages in another year of learning, we welcome new students and faculty into the Wildcat community. As people often acknowledge the arrival of new students, sometimes the teacher aspect is often left out of the equation. However, teachers should always feel welcomed to the BGA community and should not only be known for their teaching, but also for their character. As a result, I volunteered to interview Ms. Waxman, a new addition to the English Department. Students and faculty should be inclined to know one another’s personality, as it helps build strong connections.

Here are the questions asked to get to know Ms. Waxman’s personality:

What is or would be your Hogwarts House?

Between Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw

Dogs or Cats?

Dogs— grew up having dogs. But she does like cats.

If you could meet any celebrity who would it be?

JK Rowling

Where did you go to school?

Received undergrad from Elon University and Masters from Wake Forest University in North Carolina.

Is there any character you have read about that you would want to meet in real life?

Jane Eyre from Jane Eyre

Favorite Book/Book that you have read recently that you have really enjoyed?

Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania. About a passenger ship in WWI shot down by a German submarine, leading to America joining the war.

Pet Peeve?

When people tailgate. When driving and someone is too close behind you, especially when it is raining.