Teacher of the Week
by Scott Cleveland
September 01, 2008
Meet the Teacher of the Week
![]() Mrs. Connie O'Brien |
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| How long have you taught at Elsberry? |
I have taught in this
district for over 20 years |
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What subjects (or grade) do you teach? |
I'm a resource teacher for 7th and 8th graders. |
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List your family members |
My husband, Ed, son Eddie, and daughters, Maggie, Tricia, and Colleen. |
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What is your favorite memory? |
Before our children started college, we took a 5 week back-pack trip across Europe. |
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Who is your personal hero? |
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If you had more time, what would you do? |
I'd love to have more time to read and work in my
yard. |
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What is the best advice you ever received? |
Be yourself |
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Who is the best person to play you in a movie? |
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What is the best book you have ever read? |
Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett | |
What is your favorite movie? |
I enjoy any romantic comedies. |
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Where was your best vacation? |
My children sent my husband and I to Hawaii for an anniversary present. |
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What is your favorite song? |
. I like any Beach Boy tunes. |
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What is your favorite TV show? |
The Office | |
What is your favorite sport? |
Cardinal Baseball! | |
What is a pet peeve of yours? |
Kids making fun of each other. |
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What is your proudest moment? |
Marrying my husband, Ed. |
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What is your best memory of school? |
I always enjoyed school, so it's hard
to pick a best memory. |
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What would you do if you won the lottery? |
I would divide my winnings up between
my family members. |
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What is your best feature? |
Good sense of humor. | |
| What is your worst feature? |
Impatient! | |
Where did you go to college? |
Truman University |
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