Ms. Ferry

With the new year starting already, many teachers have recently joined Lindenhurst High School. Ready to start off their new year in a new school. Sarah Ferry, is a new teacher that has recently come to Lindenhurst High School, teaching Living Environment. She, gratefully said yes to being interviewed for this article. She hopes to do many things with her first starting year in LHS, and hopes to create a better way of teaching. 

Questions:

Q: How is your experience so far in Lindenhurst Senior High School?

A:My experience at Lindenhurst High School has been great so far! Everyone, the teachers, staff and students have been so open to a new teacher! 

Q: What college did you go to, and was this your first major to be?

A: I received my undergraduate degree in Bioscience at Farmingdale State College. That was not my first choice in major. I went through a bunch of majors such as dental hygiene and fashion merchandising. I was all over the place, but found a great professor that helped me find my passion which is biology. After undergraduate I went to LIU Post for my master in adolescent education. 

Q: What has inspired you to become a teacher?

A: I never thought I would become a teacher. I was offered a position at Farmingdale State College as a Teaching Assistant for a biology course for extra money while I was in college. Once I started helping fellow classmates I not only learned that I was good at it but I also realized that I really enjoyed having conversations and sharing my knowledge and tricks with other people. It opened my eyes to a whole new world of teaching and that is how I became a teacher. 

Q: Do you like sports? If so, what is your favorite sports team?

A:  I love sports. I play tennis in my free time. In regards to watching sports I love football my favorite team is the New York Giants. I also enjoy watching tennis, golf, and hockey. 

How does teaching impact your life?

Q: What are some of your favorite television shows or movies?

A: I am a huge Harry Potter fan so I watch those movies on repeat. My favorite TV shows are One Tree Hill and Gilmore Girls.

Q: What are some goals you have for teaching?

A: Some goals I have for teaching would be to make my students feel comfortable in class. I want every student who walks through my door to feel as if it is a safe place for them. I was to teach my students the power of “yet” that they may not know the information yet but they have the power to learn. I would say another goal is for students to say that science is fun and exciting; it doesn’t have to be boring.