- How long have you taught at O’Hara? First year at O’Hara
- Why do you enjoy teaching third grade? They are so eager to learn and still so cute and little!
- When is your birthday? December 10th
- Are you from this area or did you grow up elsewhere? What brought you to Pittsburgh/ Fox Chapel? I grew up here, but have most recently relocated from Florida.
- In your free time, where do you like to go? What do you like to do? Visit Squaw Run with my munchkin, Karon.
- What are your favorite ways to relax/pamper yourself? Esspa with no phone on, to unplug and unwind
- What is your favorite team or sport? Penguins
- What is your favorite color? Blue
- What is your favorite place to vacation? Orlando, for the theme parks.
- What is your favorite sweet treat and/or snack? Candy Corn
- What is your favorite season? Not Winter!
- Where are your favorite places to go in Pittsburgh? The Pittsburgh Zoo and Kennywood
- What is your favorite restaurant? Breakfast is my favorite meal…and restaurant has to be Pamela’s!
- What is your favorite flower? Tulips
- What are your most needed classroom supplies? Pencils…always pencils! Could they be eating them? 🙂
- What is your favorite coffee or tea variety? No Coffee, No Tea (I think its from living in Florida- too hot!)
Interesting fact: Mrs. Dames was a student at O’Hara, and her fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Bashforth, is still in the district! Back then, Mrs. Bashforth invited her students to her wedding…and when Mrs. Dames was married in Florida, she too invited her students to her wedding.