Blogging Meme #2

Thanks to Kimberley Rivett @krivett1 for tagging me in her blogging meme!

This is my second meme so please read my first meme.... here it is. 

The answers to Kimberley's questions....

1. Who is the most famous person you have ever met?

Hmmmm... I have met a few Chiefs players and All Blacks through my husband... that surely counts right! 

Oh, at the ICOT conference last January I met Lane Clark, Edward De Dono and Tony Ryan (when I say met.... I attended their sessions and exchanged a few words with them...) That also counts right?

2. If you could spend a day with anyone from any era or country, who would it be and why?

Not sure... I'll have to come back to this question. 

3. What is the greatest challenge you have faced in life?

Overcoming, and still overcoming, public speaking to large audiences!

4. What is your favourite childhood memory?

At the age of four, sitting and waiting for my Dad to start work on the farm in the very early hours of the morning. I had my overalls, gumboots and beanie on ready.... but I wasn't allowed to go! 

5. What has changed for the better and the worst in teaching since you were at school?

For the better... the rows of desks have gone! Oh and technology has changed so much since I was at school! I love the range of devices our learners can use to support their learning! 

6. Who is the most inspiring teacher you had as a student and why?

It's a sad fact but I cannot remember my teachers being very inspiring! 

7. What do you need to change or develop this year (personal challenge time!)?

I am going to implement "Genius Hour" for the second time, after giving it a whirl last year. I have reflected and refined my planning and cannot wait to start teaching it. 

8. Where would you love to travel to and why?

I would love to travel back to Rome. I love the history and the buildings! Oh, and the food and wine ;)

9. If you went to a 'P' party (something starting with the letter 'P') what would you wear? 

I would go as a 'pink lady' from Greese. I love that movie! 

10. If you were a super hero what would be your superpower?

To have the power of 'heeling' and making people well again! 

11. What is one thing you would change in the world if you could change anything?

Hmmmm.... I don't know! I would love it if there was no animal cruelty in this world but how do we stop these people from mistreating animals????