Week+1+Interview

Notes from Partner: Ekena Wilkins

Thanks! Yours is great as well. The only thing I would "advise" is that you include an ending sentence that ties in how students grapsed your principal's goal of responsibility and leadership like you mentioned at the beginning. Great story!

I've attached my story board. I also have gathered photos a few bits of clip art. I plan to inlcude my voice over and music tomorrow. Do you know if we have to site the clip art we pull from google images? I've saved your interview answers in a word document. We just need those to get our "creative juices" flowing I think. I'll post my responses to these questions for you below.

1. Where are you from?

Born and raised in Arlington, TX.

2. What got you interested in education?

My mother was a teacher for over 20 years before I became a teacher. I ran from the profession, but soon realized that it was something that I couldn't ignore.

3. What are your passions in life?

God, family, education, fitness, music, and friendship.

4. What do you like most about your family?

We are very close knit, and we always find a way to encourage or inspire each other.

5. What do you want to do to contribute to education?

I want to help students master their potential to not only apply it to my content area, but to also use those skills for life. I want my students to learn how to teach themselves as well!

6. What struggles have you faced during your life journey?

Struggling to find myself, learning my teaching style, and losing many close friends along the journey of maturity.

7. What is one thing you want others to know about you that may not make your story?

I am passionate about music. Besides my love for education and impacting youth, I spend most of my time singi