Talking with Mr. Winston

Do you have any children? If so, how many?
Yes, two children.

Which languages do you speak?
English, German, and Spanish

What’s your favorite movie?
Jaws (danuh danuh)

When you were a child, what did you think you would do when you grew up?
A teacher

Where were you born?
New York City, USA

What’s your favorite color?
Black (even though it’s a shade, not exactly a color) and Yellow

How do you like teaching?
I like it.

How many years have you been a teacher?
16 years.

What’s a book you would highly recommend to a student?
Maniac Magee

Who was your favorite teacher when you were in school? Why?
Mr. Schneider. I had him for 4 classes a day (all in music) and he was mean and strict, but made us better students.

Have you taught any other grade or subject besides 4th grade?
For 11 years I taught 5th and 6th grade.

Overall, how do you like HKIS and your experience here?
I like HKIS, the students, the faculty, and the way the school pushes me to become a better teacher.

Interview by Shayla, Emerald and Christina