Interviews

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= Mr. Foley and Mr. Cohen =

An Interview with Rundlett Band Teachers Mr. Foley and Mr. Cohen By Eliot Sands What do you like best about teaching middle school students? Mr. Foley: Middle school students are fun to teach because they are at an age when they are willing to learn. Mr. Cohen: The kids.

Why did you decide to become a band teacher? Mr. Foley: I had a good band director in middle school and it looked like something I wanted to do. Mr. Cohen: Because I love music and I wanted to share that.

What were your favorite subjects when you were in middle school? Mr. Foley: Music and Gym. Mr. Cohen: Social Studies

Where did you grow up? Mr. Foley: Concord, NH Mr. Cohen: Manchester, NH

Do you have any pets? Mr. Foley: No Mr. Cohen: Janey and Chester, the Bassett Hounds

What’s your favorite food? Color? Mr. Foley: Prime rib / Blue Mr. Cohen: Tacos / Blue

When you’re not at Rundlett, what do you like to do in your free time? Mr. Foley: Play trumpet and hang out with my family. Mr. Cohen: Trombone playing and house renovating.

What is your favorite song? Mr. Foley: "Rhode Island" by John Pizzarelli Mr. Cohen: "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Modeste Mussorgsky

Do you plan on having everyone march in the marching band? Please? Mr. Foley: "Putting off the decision." Mr. Cohen: "Ask Mr. Foley."

Do you remember any major concert mishaps? Mr. Foley: The fire alarm went off during a concert. Mr. Cohen: An airplane flew over the concert drowning out the concert.

Why did you choose the instrument that you play? Mr. Foley: The trumpet was always my favorite. Mr. Cohen: The trombone didn't have any buttons, and my parents didn't let me play percussion.

What is your favorite popular music group? Mr. Foley: Green Day Mr. Cohen: The Beatles =_=

=Mrs. Weeks= Interview with 6th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Kate Weeks By Eliot Sands What I like best is that each day is different.
 * What do you like best about working with middle school students? **

Because I like helping other people and I know middle school can be tough.
 * Why did you decide to become a student counselor? **

Math.
 * What were your favorite subjects when you were in middle school? **

In Manchester.
 * Where did you grow up? **

1 dog, a black lab-border collie mix named Max.
 * Do you have any pets? **

Spaghetti, blue.
 * What’s your favorite food? Color? **

Coach sports like softball and field hockey.
 * When you’re not at Rundlett, what do you like to do in your free time? **

“Fireflies” by Owl City.
 * What is your favorite song? **

Bart Simpson!
 * W hat was your favorite Halloween costume when you were a kid? **

=Miss Lansberg=

** Interview with Kindra Lansberg **
 * By Eliot Sands **

It is a great age where kids are going through changes and are very curious about life. I love teaching middle school students about these changes and have fun doing so.
 * What do you like best about teaching middle school? **

I have a lot of family and friends who have health problems or have lost their lives in result of poor health choices they have made throughout life. This influenced me to teach others to be healthy in life.
 * Why did you decide to become a health teacher? **

My middle school health teacher!
 * Who introduced you to your subject? **

I grew up in Saratoga, New York.
 * Where did you grow up? **

Yes I have two cats- Shea and Clayton. They are sisters.
 * Do you have any pets? **

Chocolate! Blue or black.
 * What’s your favorite food? Color? **

Exercise, spend time with friends.
 * When you’re not at Rundlett, what do you like to do in your free time? **

Of course I do!
 * Do you agree with the slogan, “Rundlett Rocks”? **

I hope that all my students learn from my class and apply it in their own lives. I hope they all become better decision makers in life.
 * What do you hope to add to Rundlett? **