Ever wonder what it’s like in the life of a PE teacher? Now you can enter the life of our wonderful PE teacher Mrs. Pierson.

(Natalie walks in eating her pizza, Ms. Pierson is eating pizza too)

N: This pizza is good!

P: Eh, good enough. I like my peanut butter and jelly better.

A: I don’t like peanut butter and jelly.

N: Me neither really.

P: Oh, is this going to be in the newspaper?

A&N: Yeah

P: Oh, so you’re with the newsbag?

A&N: Mmhm. Okay, let’s get started.

1) A&N: How long have you been working at RSM?

P: Uhh...since it opened. I don’t know....from day one. I’m old, I don’t



remember such detail.

N: Wooohoo, we finished the first question.

A: Oh, I know and it took like five minutes. We’re gonna be here a while(wipes

hand on forehead)

2) A&N: What job would you be doing if you weren’t a PE teacher?

P: Oh gosh, probably a dental hygienist. I’m getting my teeth cleaned and my

breath is gonna be great!

3) A&N: What inspired you to become a PE teacher?

P: (Sips her Versor) Well, I was always very athletic and I liked to be outdoors.

4) A&N: What is your favorite sport?

P: Running, walking...yeah.

5) A&N: What is your least favorite sport?

P: mm....(thinks) umm.... gosh I like them all!

6) A&N: What is your favorite childhood memory?

P: (thinks...long silence...) going to the beach with my family.

7) A&N: What sports did you used to play as a child?

P: Swimming and running.

8) A&N: What is your favorite color?

P: Red

A: Oh, mine’s green.

9) A&N: What is your favorite food?

N: Mine is pasta pasta PASTA!! Oh my gosh, I love pasta!!!!!!!!!!

P: Salad.

Friend: Healthy healthy!

10) A&N: What is your favorite animal?

P: Ooh, I don’t like animals that much. I’d have to say dogs.

N: I’m getting a pug soon!

P: Ooh! a pug! My son has a pug. That’s why I like dogs.

N: I know. They’re so cute!

P: Yeah my son has a black one.

N: Yeah I like both colors of pugs.

11) A&N: What do you like the most about your job?

P: I get to laugh everyday. Spending time with kids. I get to wear casual



clothes. All my neighbors ask where I’m going and I say ‘work’ and they say,

Dressed like that?!?! And I say, yeah. It also helps me say young....sorta.

12) A&N: What do you like to do in your spare time?

P: Read and exercise. That’s a good answer, huh?

A: Yeah, ‘cause then people like look up to you or whatever.

13) A&N: Would you say you were an athlete as a child?

P: Yeah. Very VERY athletic. Even as an adult.

A: Okay Natalie, Your turn to write, my arm hurts. (giggles)

14) A&N: What is the best mile time a student has ever run?

P: Oh my gosh. I think it was a boy that ran 5:06 maybe, but I’d have to go peek

at the chart. Why don’t you go take a look real fast. (Alexa glances awkwardly

at Ms. Pierson)

P: There’s no boys in there. (Alexa and friend leave the room)

15) A&N: What sport do you most enjoy teaching?

P: Track and field (Alexa and Friend enter the room...)

A: The best time is 5:12.

P: Oh, well I was close.



16) A&N: Who was your childhood hero?

P: Ohh... probably my dad.

17) A&N: Is it still that same person today?

P: I don’t really have one specific one right now.

18) A&N: Is there a student who has earned every single shirt possible?

P: mmhm yes mhmhmhmhmm.. probably several.

A: Oh, it’s 12:50. I didn't get to eat lunch!

P: Do you want some cheese and crackers?

A: No I’m fine. Thanks.

Friend: Oh I had cheese and crackers. They’re goood!

P: Are you sure you don’t want anything? I have some yoghurt.

A: No, it’s okay. I don’t really like yoghurt.

19) A&N: What was you’re favorite subject in Jr. High?

P: (thinking) Probably PE (all laugh) I don’t really remember. Gosh you guys

catch me off guard! umm........

N: Well, that’s a good enough answer. Let’s go with that.

20) A&N: How long do you think you’ll be working at RSM?

P: Probably another 4-5 years



Well, that pretty much covers it. Thanks for letting us interview you Ms. Pierson. We enjoyed learning about your fascinating and physical life.