1. Author: Ms. Luterek

2. I am a generally cheerful person. My students last year thought it was funny that I would take their tuna nets with a smile.

3. I went to college at Binghamton University in New York. I graduated in 2001 with a Batchelor’s Degree where I majored in English. I earned a Master’s Degree in Teaching in 2003.

4. I bought a new car in January. It is a Sebring convertible. I love to drive around town with the top down.

5. This summer, I went to visit my parents and Lady in New York. We went on vacation in the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania. My mom is a computer programmer and my dad is retired.

6. I am so excited about this school year. There is so much going on. It is the first year the IB Council will be in full force.

7. I believe in having fun. Some things that I think are fun include: reading, watching movies, going to parties, and traveling to new places.

8. I enjoy gardening. I grow flowers and herbs at my house. I have a vegetable garden at my fiance’s house in Richlands. This year we are going to have a winter garden too!

9. I have wavy- curly hair and I really enjoy trying new hairstyles. Especially when it looks great- which is not always the case.

10. I started the IB Council last year. It is a group of student leaders who want to promote school spirit, Community Service, and the IB Programme.

11. Jimmy is my brother. He is a computer programmer and lives in Cary, NC. He has two dogs named Tux and Jitterbug.

12. My sister Kathy teaches 2 nd grade at Richlands Elementary School. She lives with me and used to be a cheerleader and a gymnast.

13. Lady was my dog who loves to wear clothes. She lives with my parents in New York. I miss her, but I know she has a better life there.

14. Mr. Tucker is my fiance. We got engaged this summer. He teaches U.S. History at Jacksonville High School.

15. I grew up in East Northport, New York. I moved to North Carolina in 2003.

16. I visited Portland, Oregon this summer. It was interesting and very different from the east coast.

17. I went to Poland in 2001 and then again last summer in 2007. My parents were both born in Poland and I am first generation American. I still have relatives there.

18. I would love to be a queen one day!

19. I worked as a waitress at Ruby Tuesday for several years. Waitressing is one of the most difficult jobs I’ve had.

20. I love to play Scrabble and I usually win! I am also very good at solving puzzles.

21. My favorite restaurant in Jacksonville is the Thai House on Western Blvd. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is charming.

22. An important lesson I have learned from my family is how to be understanding of people’s differences.

23. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays because I love chocolate. Also, pink and red are my favorite colors.

24. If I could have three wishes they would be: 1. Health & Happiness for me and my family 2. Love my job and do it well 3. Never have to worry about $

25. I enjoy reading mystery and adventure novels.

26. Yes! A positive attitude will get you anywhere!

27. Zoolander is a terrific movie. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson are hysterical! I am a huge fan of the Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good.