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Elmbrook Spotlight: Meet Tonawanda Teachers Heidi Hudson-Mairet and Susan Mildren
Brookfield Patch and the Elmbrook School District is highlighting teachers each week. This week, we catch up with two Tonawanda Elementary School teachers.
Heidi Hudson-Mairet
- School: Tonawanda Elementary School
- Grade/Subject: Special Education
- Years in the Elmbrook School District: Nine (two teaching first grade in the mid-90s, seven teaching special education 2006-present)
- College/University: undergrad: Hope College; graduate degrees: Cambridge University and University of Manchester
What’s the best part of teaching in the Elmbrook School District:
New and interesting challenges and rewards daily with each group of eager students / connection with students and parents
Why I wanted to be a teacher:
I love learning. I love working together to share/learn information. I thrive on connecting with kids and problem solving in various situations. I think that teachers make a difference, and I have always wanted to be a part of making a difference.
If I wasn’t a teacher, I’d be:
A naturalist - I love being outside and would enjoy spending my time outside, gardening, creating...
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My least favorite subject in high school was:
Economics
My favorite school lunch menu item was:
As a student: pizza. As a teacher: chocolate chip cookies
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Susan Mildren
- School: Tonawanda
- Grade/Subject: Special Education
- Years in the Elmbrook School District: One year
- College/University: UW-Green Bay and UW-Milwaukee
What’s the best part of teaching in the Elmbrook School District:
The people. Staff members have been so welcoming and are dedicated, energetic, and inspiring teachers. I also enjoy the excitement of all the positive changes happening within the district.
Why I wanted to be a teacher:
To help all kids receive the education they deserve
If I wasn’t a teacher, I’d be:
A coffee shop owner
My least favorite subject in high school was:
Chemistry
My favorite school lunch menu item was:
Chicken patty and French fries
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