Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0 - Week 6

Last week was small turnout in voting where we only had 12 votes. It was a crazy week so I understand not finding time to vote.  Taking in 3 of the votes was Mrs. Dierickx who was the mystery teacher so congrats on being correct two weeks in a row. Here is next staff member. Hopefully we will have more votes this week. Overall record is now 2-2

1. What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? My pony
2. If you have to choose a movie title for your life story, what would that be? Never Give up
3. Which is your wish that is not yet fulfilled? my PHD
4. What really gives you the creeps? fingernails on the blackboard
5. Why do women shave their armpits and men don't? must have something to do with that “ape” connection or the cave man mentality.
6. If you could be any male/female sports star, who would you be? Brittany Pozzi (Olympic Barrell Racer)
7. If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island, which 5 books, movies, people and foods would you take along? Chocolate, Stepmom, my Mom, Teach me to Dance in the Rain, More Chocolate
8. What do sing in the shower, if you do sing? Don’t
9. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees? Bear
10. What was the last concert you saw? Def Leopard

Last item is for you to provide at least three things about yourself that others may not know or clues you want to offer about who you are. This will help us with the voting of the mystery teacher. You could throw in a photo of yourself or whatever you feel.

1.      I had ringlets of curls on my head when I was little

2.      I had knee surgery when I was 15

3.      I grew up with less than 3 channels on the TV

Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0 - Week 5

The votes are in and you were once again correct. Mrs. Barnes was Teacher Mystery Week 4. Here is the next batch in the series.

1.      What was your favorite toy when you were a kid?

A Fischer Price cash register.

2.      If you have to choose a movie title for your life story, what would that be?

Expect the Unexpected

3.      Which is your wish that is not yet fulfilled?

Being rich. I am not holding my breath on this one but hey it is still a wish.

4.      What really gives you the creeps?

Well there is a long list: Snakes, the sound of a napkin tearing, bellybuttons, the idea that there are spies, and CLOWNS!!!

5.      Why do women shave their armpits and men don't?

It is just the way it is. I guess we just follow what society says we should do. Personally, I am perfectly fine with the way it is. I couldn’t stand t not shave!

6.      If you could be any male/female sports star, who would you be?

Kristi Yamaguchi- I idolized her when I was little, probably because I can hardly even stand up on ice skates but think it would be fun to be good at it.

7.      If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island, which 5 books, movies, people and foods would you take along?

Books: some kind of a survival guide, 4 other really long books that I haven’t read yet. I want them to be long to take up more time and I want to make sure it keeps my interest so best that it be something that I haven’t read yet.

Movie: What is the point? There is probably nothing to watch it on.

People: My husband, mom, dad, sister, and someone that is really into nature and can help us survive

Food: Fruit (You can take the seeds and plant them and hopefully get more fruit), water (if that counts as a food), high carb bread, cashews, and Frosted Flakes

8.      What do sing in the shower, if you do sing?

Nope

9.      Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?

Neither!! But I guess a bear I have heard of people playing dead and then the bear leaves them alone. So, maybe I could survive that.

10.  What was the last concert you saw?

Rascal Flats

Last item is for you to provide at least three things about yourself that others may not know or clues you want to offer about who you are. This will help us with the voting of the mystery teacher. You could throw in a photo of yourself or whatever you feel.

I was Cy, Iowa State’s mascot, one day

I absolutely cannot stand the taste of anything that is peach flavored. I love peaches but hate peach flavored things!

I put ketchup in my Mac and Cheese

Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0 - Week 4

Here is the latest and greatest mystery teacher. Do you still need to know the answer from last week? Go ahead and watch the video posted on Sunday for the answer. Don't forget to vote for this week. We need over a 100 votes again. Your new record is 1-2. Can you get to .500 winning percentage this week?

1. What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? A baby doll I called “Born-Baby” since she looked realistic
2. If you have to choose a movie title for your life story, what would that be? No movie—a comedy series on tv called Life is funny
3. Which is your wish that is not yet fulfilled? Tour Europe
4. What really gives you the creeps? Scary movies and “True Blood”--Gross
5. Why do women shave their armpits and men don't? Men like to be smelly
6. If you could be any male/female sports star, who would you be?  Sports?  Who follows sports?
7. If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island, which 5 books, movies, people and foods would you take along?
8. What do sing in the shower, if you do sing? I sing in the shower, in the halls, in the classroom—anything and anywhere
9. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees? I hate camping so it isn’t a problem
10. What was the last concert you saw? Eagles—they put on a good show even though they are old

Last item is for you to provide at least three things about yourself that others may not know or clues you want to offer about who you are. This will help us with the voting of the mystery teacher. You could throw in a photo of yourself or whatever you feel.

Thanks again for joining in the Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0

1)      I was locked inside my frozen car and couldn’t get out

2)      I didn’t have a cell phone until I was 30

3)      I met Muhammad Ali while working at an ice cream store

Nerd Factory - Season 2 - Episode 5

A very short video in which all I provide is the answer to the Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0 Week 3. Enjoy

Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0 - Week 3

Here is the next mysterious teacher. Please get this one right because you are now 0-2. Time to get back on the winning side!

1. What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? Crazy Car – it was round with two wheels and would spin and go in all directions

2. Which is your wish that is not yet fulfilled? To go to a Cardinals and/or Spurs Championship game.

3. What really gives you the creeps? When people pick their nose and eat it.

4. Why do women shave their armpits and men don't? Women have better etiquette and are smarter than men. To save on deodorant and reduce stench.

5. If you could be any male/female sports star, who would you be? Albert Pujos

6. If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island, which 5 books, movies, people and foods would you take along? Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series, Harry Potter series, books by Margaret Peterson Haddix, Gordon Korman, and Mary Downing Hahn. I would take Coke Zero, water, and Clif bars. I would take my dogs, kids, and spouse.

7. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees? Neither, but I had to choose it would be a bear since I’m allergic to bees.

8. What was the last concert you saw? My daughter’s All-State Band Concert and professional concert would be Quad-City Symphony Pops on the Riverfront. Sorry, I spend my money on skiing and sports!

Last item is for you to provide at least three things about yourself that others may not know or clues you want to offer about who you are. This will help us with the voting of the mystery teacher. You could throw in a photo of yourself or whatever you feel.

• I hate big bugs even thought I like to camp and be outdoors.
• I didn’t learn how to snow ski until I was an adult and now I am obsessed.
• I love to read books, but I seldom read the newspaper other than the sports page. My spouse on the other hand reads at least two newspapers a day and seldom reads books.
• I had Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Uhde as students when they were in 8^th grade at BMS. I know I’m OLD!

Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0 - Week 2

Here is the next batch of questions for the Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0

I will have a video posted tomorrow that will discuss the voting results of week 1 and the correct answer.

Don't forget to also add your favorite books read this year in 2010 to the poll over in the sidebar.

Here is the next teacher. Voting is open until next Sunday at midnight.


1. What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? Easy Bake Oven
2. If you have to choose a movie title for your life story, what would that be? Kickin’ Around the World
3. What really gives you the creeps? Walking around outside after dark
4. Why do women shave their armpits and men don't?
5. If you could be any male/female sports star, who would you be?
6. If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island, which 5 books, movies, people and foods would you take along? My husband, three children and Survivorman- chocolate, steak, potatoes, water, and chicken- any 5 movies to keep my kids entertained- Not sure about books, I’d have to look at Mr. Maurer’s blog for suggestions!
7. What do sing in the shower, if you do sing? Any song that I have recently heard that gets stuck in my head
8. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees? Hmm.. Neither!
9. What was the last concert you saw? Musical- Billy Joel’s Movin Out

Other random fact- I won the “Big Mouth” contest in our 1st grade Olympics, which is somewhat ironic because I consider myself to be a pretty quiet person.

My sister and I raised ducks one summer to buy a 9” black and white t.v. for our room.

I thought my parents were the meanest parents ever when I was the only girl in 6th grade who did not have a Cabbage Patch doll.

Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0 - Week 1

We held this little challenge last year where I submitted some random questions out to the staff and the ones that took the time to complete the questions I posted here on the blog. I would post a new mystery teacher each week and students and staff had the chance to read the clues and vote for who they thought the teacher was for that week. I am hosting this little challenge again this year. I have sent new questions out for everyone to answer and here are the questions I had them answer.

1. What was your favorite toy when you were a kid?
2. If you have to choose a movie title for your life story, what would that be?
3. Which is your wish that is not yet fulfilled?
4. What really gives you the creeps?
5. Why do women shave their armpits and men don't?
6. If you could be any male/female sports star, who would you be?
7. If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island, which 5 books, movies, people and foods would you take along?
8. What do sing in the shower, if you do sing?
9. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?
10. What was the last concert you saw?

Last item is for you to provide at least three things about yourself that others may not know or clues you want to offer about who you are. This will help us with the voting of the mystery teacher. You could throw in a photo of yourself or whatever you feel. 

Here is the first contestant on the Teacher Mystery Challenge 2.0. Read the answers, maybe go out and ask some questions to the teacher(s) that you think this could possibly be and then vote over in the sidebar. Next week, I will announce the correct answer to see if you were correct and post another round of questions. Good luck!

1. What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? When I was a kid I was very excited to get an ATARI video game system.  Pacman was new at that time and I was very good at it.  I remember scoring so many points that the score started back at zero again.  I also enjoyed playing the football game on it.  That game had only 3 men who were all in a row and they chased the ball around the screen.  The graphics were definitely not like today’s games.
2. If you have to choose a movie title for your life story, what would that be?  My title would be – “An education is the magic carpet that can take you anywhere.”  My sisters and I were the first generation in my family to earn a college degree.  Those degrees have helped to shape our lives for the better.
3. Which is your wish that is not yet fulfilled?  I have always wanted to visit Australia.  There are so many interesting and unique animals there and I would love to see the Australian Outback.
4. What really gives you the creeps? I am someone who always sees the good in other people.  It gives me the creeps to know that there are so many people in the world who are willing to harm others; especially children.
5. Why do women shave their armpits and men don't?  Well, have you ever watched monkeys at the zoo?  Men have and think that it is cool for women to check them for ticks.  Women think men are stupid!!!
6. If you could be any male/female sports star, who would you be?  I am a big Donald Driver fan.  He is a receiver for the Green Bay Packers.  In college Donald promised his mother he was going to give her a better life and has.  He is a blue collar type player.  He doesn’t need the fans to notice him yet he does whatever it takes to help his team to win. 
7. If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island, which 5 books, movies, people and foods would you take along? I would want to bring the Professor with me off of Gilligans Island because he is so good at inventing things.  He was always so close to getting everyone rescued and now with experience I am sure he could accomplish the feat this time around.  I also would want to bring the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High because I can watch that over and over again but I never get tired of it.  I would bring a fishing pole.  I might not catch anything but I could always send a fish tale message in a bottle about the one that got away.  I would also have to bring my sunglasses because you never know when a talent scout may come along looking to create a Reenactment of Tom Cruises Risky Business.  You have to always be ready.  Finally, I would bring along my Spanish textbook from College.  Not because I would want to read it I might just need to start a fire and I did not get a good grade in this class.
8. What do sing in the shower, if you do sing?  I do not sing in the shower.  I do however love to sing in my truck when my daughters are with me.  Whenever I drive by a group of their friends I roll down the window and start to sign “Skydiving” as loud as I can.  Believe me – my girls love it!!!
9. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?  I would rather be attacked by a Bear because I would first paint a white line around me and I know that I have never seen a “Chicago Area Bear” cross a white line at any time.
10. What was the last concert you saw?  I haven’t seen many concerts lately but I do go to Disney on Ice every year with my family.  We take my children’s Great Grandparents and Grandparents along and have a really special time every year. 

Last item is for you to provide at least three things about yourself that others may not know or clues you want to offer about who you are. This will help us with the voting of the mystery teacher. You could throw in a photo of yourself or whatever you feel.

I had 7 brothers and sisters.  Our mother died at the age of 37 leaving children from the age of 16 – 6.

I graduated high school and college with Mrs. Fausts’ sister.  She was younger than Mrs. Faust.  I earned my masters while attending school with Mrs. Reid. 

I had two dates for prom at the same time when I was a junior in high school – until they found out about each other!!!!

Teacher Mystery Challenge #17

The challenge from last week was indeed Mrs. Sones. She received 5 of the whopping 8 votes last week. We have a few teachers left so enjoy them while we have them. Here is the next contestant. This person did not leave the questions, but if you have done this enough you probably remember the questions. I'm too lazy to retype them all.

1. Fruit punch
2. I like them-especially the ones from Kwik Trip that have been there all day!
3. Elf
4. Pepsi
5. Yes-20
6. Gardening
7. Ann
8. Conferences, pumpkin muffin and my morning meeting
9. Being ready for conferences
10. Something is about to happen…
11. Australia
12. Yes, sock monkey slippers
13. Brown
14. Yes, I can whistle.
15. Blue
16. No
17. Sound of Madness
18. A quarter
19. Legos
20. Starbursts
21. Iowa Hawkeyes
22. Many things some for fun, some for work-Three Cups of Tea, Janet Evanovich’s Book #14, Crisis in the Middle
23. A picture book called Old Black Fly
24. Tom Brokaw-He seems like he would be easy to talk to and I would love to hear about all the places he has been and all the people he has met.
25. Left over pizza
26. I coached gymnastics for 15 years
27. House cat
28. If you could pick one chore that you would never have to do again what would it be? Changing the litter box

Teacher Mystery Challenge #16

I did not post a challenge last week as I wanted your defeat to sting a little. You were wrong on the last mystery challenge. Challenge #15 was Mrs. Gilmore. Nice try though. Here is another one. Get your votes in.

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? berry
2. What do you think of hot dogs? only will eat cheese dogs roasted over a fire
3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? It’s a Wonderful life
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? oj
5. Can you do push ups? If yes, how many? yes, 15-20
6. Favorite hobby? My family
7. Middle name? Diane
8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? OMG! LOL! Is it Fri. yet
9. Current worry? money
10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that? IDK
11. Where would you like to go? Australia
12. Do you own slippers? yes
13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? pink
14. Can you whistle? sorta
15. Favorite color? purple
16. Would you be a pirate? no
17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? The Friday song
18. What’s in your pocket right now? No pockets
19. Best toy as a child? My bike
20. What is your favorite candy? chocolate
21. Favorite Sports Team? Vikings
22. What are you currently reading? For Better or ForWorse
23. What is your favorite book of all time? Codependent no more
24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? My grandpa, he died when my Dad was 11 and I would like to have known him
25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? leftovers
26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? I have been in education for 27 years
27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? A dog

Teacher Mystery Challenge

You were correct again last week with choosing Mrs. Dierickx. You are on fire. Here is the next dose.

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? grape
2. What do you think of hot dogs? They’re ok, if they are grilled
3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? Elf
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? milk
5. Can you do push ups? Is yes, how many? Yes. Depends on the day
6. Favorite hobby? singing
7. Middle name? Dawn
8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? Tired, overwhelmed, happy
9. Current worry? I can’t get caught up from being sick!
10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that? The suspense music for old mysteries.
11. Where would you like to go? Back to Australia
12. Do you own slippers? yes
13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Hot pink
14. Can you whistle? yes
15. Favorite color? pink
16. Would you be a pirate? nope
17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? “I gotta feelin’” Black Eyed Peas
18. What’s in your pocket right now? nothing
19. Best toy as a child? Tinker toys
20. What is your favorite candy? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
21. Favorite Sports Team? I don’t have a favorite team. I just love watching football and baseball.
22. What are you currently reading? Parenting magazine
23. What is your favorite book of all time? Tie-- Dragon Tears & Twilight Eyes by Dean Koontz
24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? Walt Disney, I think he had an amazing mind and was super creative…I’d love to talk to him about how it all started and if he ever thought it would turn into this!
25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? Not much…water, milk, broccoli, carrots, cheese, and condiments
26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? I was in marching band, concert band, jazz band, choir, musicals, and drama in high school.
27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? I would be an eagle. . . so I could soar all over and rest high in the trees.

Teacher Mystery Challenge #14

You guys did a nice job voting. We were back to around 100 votes which has not happened in a long time. You were correct in the voting with Mr. Winter being the man in action. 39 of you voted for him and were correct. Here is the next challenge. Keep your victory train chugging down the road.

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? Cherry

2. What do you think of hot dogs? Amazing, especially sitting at Bucsh Stadium watching a Cardinal victory.

3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? Garfield’s Christmas

4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Diet Cherry Coke

5. Can you do push ups? Is yes, how many? Kinda…only a few

6. Favorite hobby? Shopping at Hobby Lobby and thinking of creative project, then making the projects

7. Middle name? Marie

8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I am tired…I can’t think of another thought…I need to go get my morning soda

9. Current worry? That my husband will have a safe trip to Indiana this week

10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that? Wedding song????

11. Where would you like to go? Jamaica

12. Do you own slippers? Yes I love them in the winter

13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Pink

14. Can you whistle? Kinda

15. Favorite color? Pink

16. Would you be a pirate? No

17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? “If tomorrow never comes…” It was just on the radio

18. What’s in your pocket right now? Nothing

19. Best toy as a child? Don’t remember

20. What is your favorite candy? Reeses

21. Favorite Sports Team? Iowa State

22. What are you currently reading? Harvesting Hearts

23. What is your favorite book of all time? My Sister’s Keeper

24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? ?????

25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? Milk…that is about it…I haven’t been to the store in a long time.

26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? I was a cheerleader in high school

27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? A blanket because I would love to always be cuddled up in bed.

Teacher Mystery Challenge #13

You guys are back on track and able to identify the teacher from last week. It was indeed Mr. Uhde. Here is your next teacher. Can you keep the streak alive?

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? Orange
2. What do you think of hot dogs? Love ‘em
3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? A Christmas Story
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? coffee
5. Can you do push ups? Is yes, how many? Yes, not many
6. Favorite hobby? movies
7. Middle name? Brian
8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
9. Current worry? Getting through conference week
10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that?
11. Where would you like to go? home
12. Do you own slippers? yes
13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? tan
14. Can you whistle? Sort of
15. Favorite color? yellow
16. Would you be a pirate? no
17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? All Along Am I
18. What’s in your pocket right now? Keys and pens
19. Best toy as a child? Building Blocks
20. What is your favorite candy? fudge
21. Favorite Sports Team? Notre Dame Football
22. What are you currently reading? Student papers and tests
23. What is your favorite book of all time? Wow! There are too many to name here.
24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? Abraham Lincoln. I think he is was a brilliant man.
25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? Lots of food
26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? I have lived in the same town almost all of my life.
27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? Dog

Teacher Mystery Challenge #12

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? Strawberry
2. What do you think of hot dogs? Gross (how they are made) but tasty!
3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? Polar Express
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee
5. Can you do push ups? Is yes, how many? Yes, 50
6. Favorite hobby? Hunting
7. Middle name? Andrew
8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? My Foot is killing me, It is my birthday, Dang, I have to be at school till 7:30 tonight!
9. Current worry? What I will get for my birthday?
10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that? Sucker?
11. Where would you like to go? Jamaica
12. Do you own slippers? For sure, big fuzzy ones
13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Black
14. Can you whistle? Little bit
15. Favorite color?Orange
16. Would you be a pirate? Would love to yell ARRGGG with one eye shut!
17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? 21 Guns, Green Day
18. What’s in your pocket right now? Change
19. Best toy as a child? Legos
20. What is your favorite candy? Bottle Caps
21. Favorite Sports Team? Iowa Hawkeyes
22. What are you currently reading? Nothing
23. What is your favorite book of all time? Catcher in the Rye
24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? Bono, U2
25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? Spinach, Chicken, Milk Feta cheese, juice, moldy leftovers
26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? I cook all the meals in our house.
27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? Animal, Kodiak Bear
28. Any other questions that would be worth posting to make the interview more interesting just list below along with your answer.
29. If you could be a super hero, who would you be? Spiderman
30. What is your favorite Looney Toon character? Yosemite Sam

Teacher Mystery Challenge 11

Teacher Mystery Challenge #11
Your record is now 7-3

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? Cherry
2. What do you think of hot dogs? Good only during a sporting event
3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? Frosty
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Peppermint tea
5. Can you do push ups? If yes, how many? Yes….thousands
6. Favorite hobby? Photography/ scrapbooking
7. Middle name? Ann
8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? Life is good, day is almost over, patience
9. Current worry? money
10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that? Rhythm to a song
11. Where would you like to go? Anywhere warm…or Italy
12. Do you own slippers? yes
13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? black
14. Can you whistle? Yes
15. Favorite color? blue
16. Would you be a pirate? no
17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? What a wonderful world
18. What’s in your pocket right now? No pockets
19. Best toy as a child? bike
20. What is your favorite candy? carmels
21. Favorite Sports Team? hawkeyes
22. What are you currently reading? Hunger Games
23. What is your favorite book of all time? The Giving Tree
24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? Maya Angelou….I think she is extremely wise and insightful
25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? leftovers
26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? Grateful Dead groupie
27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? Monkey…high energy…chicken noodle…comforting

Teacher Mystery Challenge #10

YOU HAVE BEEN STUMPED!
Again!!!!!!!!
Your record now stands at 6-3

Two weeks in a row you have guessed incorrect. TM #9 was not Ms. Wiegle, but instead the one and only Mrs. Barnes. Good luck this week. Get back on track. Get your votes in and see what you can do with this one.

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? Cherry
2. What do you think of hot dogs? Only good at a football game or around a campfire
3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? “The Holiday”
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee
5. Can you do push ups? If yes, how many? Yes..3 sets of 10
6. Favorite hobby? Listening to music
7. Middle name? Dianne
8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
1. Is it Friday yet?
2. What should I be for Halloween?
3. What ever happened to Milli Vanilli?
9. Current worry? Conferences
10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that? From 16 Candles when Anthony Michael Hall is walking on the bus to talk with Molly Ringwald
11. Where would you like to go? Greece
12. Do you own slippers? Yes
13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Black
14. Can you whistle? Yes
15. Favorite color? Orange
16. Would you be a pirate? No way
17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? “Party in the USA”
18. What’s in your pocket right now? A dollar
19. Best toy as a child?
20. What is your favorite candy? Sweetarts
21. Favorite Sports Team? ND and IL
22. What are you currently reading? Eden Close by Anita Shreve
23. What is your favorite book of all time? To Kill A Mockingbird
24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? I would love to talk with Rosa Parks about her bravery and what it felt like to stand up for what she believed in, when it would’ve been easier to sit in the back of the bus.
25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? Milk
26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? I can’t bend my right thumb
27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? Campbell’s Tomato Soup
28. Any other questions that would be worth posting to make the interview more interesting just list below along with your answer.

* If you could have one super power, what power would you choose? The ability to fly

Teacher Mystery Challenge #9

YOU HAVE BEEN STUMPED!!
Your record now stands at 6-2

The teacher last week was indeed Mrs. Melchert and NOT Mrs. Gilmore.

Here is the next batch of answers. Good luck. The choices are slowly getting slimmer to make it easier for you.

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? KoolAid—Yuck; I was a cocacola from the bottle kid
2. What do you think of hot dogs? Gross
3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? Polar Express
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee—flavored with hazelnut
5. Can you do push ups? If yes, how many? NO!
6. Favorite hobby? Reading and doing puzzles
7. Middle name? Michele
8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? Why does my daughter always complain about something? Will the laundry ever get finished? Will the Bengals ever win another SuperBowl?
9. Current worry? How will I get everything done for conferences?
10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that? Trouble!
11. Where would you like to go? Europe and Australia
12. Do you own slippers? Yes! I live with COLD hard wood and tile floors.
13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Red
14. Can you whistle? Yes
15. Favorite color? Blue
16. Would you be a pirate? No
17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? 1985 by Bowling for Soup
18. What’s in your pocket right now? NO pockets
19. Best toy as a child? Teddy Bear and ColecoVision
20. What is your favorite candy? SKITTLES
21. Favorite Sports Team? Bengals
22. What are you currently reading? Kite Runner
23. What is your favorite book of all time? Whethering Heights but Hunger Games is a close second
24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? Jon Bon Jovi—always had a crush on him and he plays a mean “Livin’ on a Prayer”.
25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now?
26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? I won the Biggest Bubble Gum Blowing completion in 6^th grade.
27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? A Microphone
28. Any other questions that would be worth posting to make the interview more interesting just list below along with your answer.

Teacher Mystery Challenge #8

Nice work figuring out it the teacher last week. You are now 6-1 in your voting standings. Here is the next set of interview questions. Good luck!

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? Grape!
2. What do you think of hot dogs? I’ll eat a hot dog while camping, only if I can follow it up with a s’more.
3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? Rudolph (It happens to be a family name).
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Milk
5. Can you do push ups? If yes, how many? Yes. I can maybe do 15-20 if they aren’t moving push ups.
6. Favorite hobby? I like so many things it’s hard to choose a favorite, so I’ll name a few: fishing, dancing, & watching movies.
7. Middle name? Lynn
8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I have a lot of work to do, I need to cut my nails, my coworkers make my job worthwhile
9. Current worry? I think I’m getting a cold
10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that? I like this better: Dum dum dee dum, dum dum dee dum dum
11. Where would you like to go? Australia/New Zealand
12. Do you own slippers? Yes, but I don’t wear them…I like socked feet best.
13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Brown
14. Can you whistle? Yes
15. Favorite color? Orange
16. Would you be a pirate? It would be a cool costume, but I couldn’t take things from other people.
17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? Toes by Zac Brown Band
18. What’s in your pocket right now? A blue ink pen, other than that I hate having things in my pockets.
19. Best toy as a child? Transformers
20. What is your favorite candy? I like all candy (the reason I have to do # 5 & much more).
21. Favorite Sports Team? None
22. What are you currently reading? I’m currently in limbo; I need to find something to hold my interest.
23. What is your favorite book of all time? Not that it was great writing, but I’m a Twilight Series junky.
24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? Maybe Janet Jackson because I’ve always wanted to dance in her videos.
25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? Lots of milk, some lettuce, lunchmeat, eggs, yogurt, various condiments…pretty boring!
26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? I have Glossophobia, but usually not in front of students.
27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? I would be a fly. I would know everything that’s going on and I could leave things behind on the food of people I dislike.

Teacher Mystery Challenge #7

The answer to TM Challenge #6 is in Nerd Factory Episode 9. You guys are now 5-1 in your voting accuracy. Here is the next contestant.

1. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? Orange
2. What do you think of hot dogs? I don’t like them because I know how they are made.
3. Favorite Holiday movie or tv special? “It’s a Wonderful Life”, I watch it every Christmas and cry every time.
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee
5. Can you do push ups? If yes, how many? Yes, only two or so
6. Favorite hobby? Read or garden
7. Middle name? Sue
8. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I ate too much, I need to call my mother and why are you asking this?
9. Current worry? Keeping up with all the demands of my job
10. Dum da dum dummmm what is that? The tones from Dragnet?
11. Where would you like to go? On a beach or overseas to Italy
12. Do you own slippers? Yes
13. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Red, it’s Red Ribbon Week!
14. Can you whistle? Yes, not loudly, though, I wish I could be louder, it’s a talent!
15. Favorite color? green
16. Would you be a pirate? No, I don’t like to swashbuckle, I guess
17. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? Abba’s “Mama Mia”
18. What’s in your pocket right now? My keys and paper clips
19. Best toy as a child? My Barbies and my brother’s legos
20. What is your favorite candy? Anything sour
21. Favorite Sports Team? The Hawks have my attention at the moment
22. What are you currently reading? Gifted by Marilyn Kaye, Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff
23. What is your favorite book of all time? Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
24. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why? I think it would be interesting to be in a room with Barak Obama, Bonnie Hunt and Tina Fey, and let’s throw in Ann Coulter just to watch the fun!
25. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? A lot of different kinds of sauces and dressings
26. What is one fact that students would not know about you prior to asking this question? I used to teach accounting.
27. If you were an animal/a can of soup/some other random object, which one would you be? A hummingbird seems like the animal to be, they are very aggressive, territorial animals and yet humans think they are so cute!