At the beginning of each school year we ask the faculty and staff to fill out a fun questionnaire about themselves. Each week we choose someone to feature, and we share their questionnaire so that everyone can learn more about our awesome MSPCS faculty. We are featuring two staff members this week, Ms. Maria who teaches our PreK 3 students. Learn more about her here.

About me
Name: Maria Zarate
Birthday: December 16
What is your hometown? Potosi
What do you love most about your hometown? The Spanish Architecture

Travel and Destinations
What continents have to you traveled to? South America-North America
If you could travel anywhere where would you pick? And why? Greece because of its history
If you could travel back in time to give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be? Take time to enjoy every day

Food Related
What food do you despise? Frog legs
What do you always have room for? dessert
What’s your go-to midnight snack? chocolate
Where do you love to go out to eat? P.F. Chang
What is your specialty to cook? Beef Stew
What is the most delicious or disgusting thing you ever ate? Cow Tong, it is delicious

Favorites
What is your favorite quote? “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
What is your favorite way to stay active? Long Walks
What’s your favorite TV show? The Big Bang Theory
Who is your favorite cartoon character? Mary Poppins
What color is your favorite? blue
What’s your favorite sport? Volleyball
What’s your favorite sports team? HEAT
What’s your go-to karaoke song? Chicken Fried (Zack Brown Band)
What’s your favorite cereal? Corn Flakes

When you were a student
What was your favorite activity during recess? Talk to friends
What job did you have in high school? none
What was your favorite project? Fundraising
Who was your favorite teacher? Mrs. Cook
If you won an award in the yearbook what award would it be (ex. “best laugh”, best smile”, most artistic” and so on) Most kind

This or That
Do you prefer Pepsi or Coke? Coke
Are you a morning person or a night owl? Night owl
Do you prefer cake or pie? pie
Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? vanilla
Do you prefer pancakes or waffles? waffles
At a movie do you prefer candy or popcorn? popcorn
Are you a coffee or tea person? coffee
Do you prefer summer or winter? Summer
Do you prefer an international vacation or a new TV? International vacation
Do you prefer rain or snow? rain
Do you prefer the pool or the sea? sea

Random
Do you collect anything? If so, what is it? Elephant figures
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Interior Designer
What is at the top of your bucket list? Travel to other countries
What is a weird or useless talent you have? none
Who is the coolest celebrity you’ve ever met? Kate Hudson
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To Fly
How many pairs of shoes do you own? Two dozen
What is a recent book that you have enjoyed? none
What’s your favorite holiday? Christmas
Describe yourself in 3 words. Honest – Caring – Responsible
If you were famous, what would you be famous for? baking
If you could take 3 items with you to a deserted island, what would they be? sunscreen, mosquito repellent, shades