Nick Kelly-Kindergarten

  1. How long have you taught at O’Hara? 2 years
  2. Why do you like the grade you currently teach? I love kindergarten because of the growth you see from day one to the end of the school year; it is significant! They also make you laugh a ton! 
  3. When is your birthday? June 10th
  4. Are you from this area or did you grow up elsewhere? What brought you to Pittsburgh/Fox Chapel? I am from the Fox Chapel Area. I graduated from the district. I wanted to return ‘home’ after I graduated because I had such an amazing experience in the district. 
  5. In your free time, where do you like to go? What do you like to do? I like to go hiking with my dogs. Kayaking with my friends and family at North Park. The movies, shopping. 
  6. What are your favorite ways to relax/pamper yourself? Massage, watching movies, sleeping, exercising. 
  7. What is your favorite team or sport? Pittsburgh Penguins 
  8. What is your favorite color? Yellow/ Grey
  9. What is your favorite place to vacation? Why? Hawaii and Florida. The weather and the scenery are beautiful. 
  10. What is your favorite sweet treat and/or snack? Vegan Sweet Treats. Vegan Ice Cream and Cheesecake. 
  11. What is your favorite season? Why? Fall. I love all the colors, pumpkin everything and the smells. 
  12. What are your favorite spots to visit in Pittsburgh? The Strip District, Mount Washington, Lawrenceville, North Park.
  13. What is your favorite meal and restaurant? Kaya in the Strip District, Altius, Mad Mex 
  14. What is your favorite flower? Anything Yellow
  15. What are your most needed classroom supplies? Dry Erase Markers, Lysol Spray, Clorox Wipes, Erasers, Glue Sticks. 
  16. What is your favorite coffee pod flavor? Anything Dark Roast. 
  17. Is there anything special or interesting about you that you would like to share with us? I am going to be an uncle for the first time in May!! 
  18. What can classroom parents do to help you the most? Organizing Volunteers for activities and field trips, communication, support with different projects throughout the year (middle to end of year).