Teacher Feature: Mr. Wirth

Headmaster

Teacher Feature: Mr. Otis Wirth

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. This week our featured teacher is Mr. Otis Wirth our headmaster Learn more about him below.

 

About me

 

Name: Otis Wirth

 

Birthday: 08/23

 

What is your hometown? Tilton, NH

 

What do you love most about your hometown? The memories made there.

 

Travel and Destinations

 

What continents have to you traveled to? Europe, North (and Central) America

 

If you could travel anywhere where would you pick? And why? Africa. To see the migration on the Serengeti.

 

If you could travel back in time to give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be? SLOW DOWN

 

Food Related

 

What food do you despise? None

 

What do you always have room for? Donuts

 

What’s your go-to midnight snack? Only time I see midnight is New Years Eve, so Champaign

 

Where do you love to go out to eat? Where they make food I cannot cook myself

 

What is your specialty to cook? BBQ

 

What is the most delicious or disgusting thing you ever ate? Most delicious: A smoked shrimp sandwich with rosemary and garlic mayo.

 

Favorites

 

What is your favorite quote? “Give your children enough money to do something but not enough to do nothing.” From The Descendants.

 

What is your favorite way to stay active? Running

 

What’s your favorite TV show? House of Cards

 

Who is your favorite cartoon character? Mighty Mouse!

 

What color is your favorite? Red

 

What’s your favorite sport? Baseball

 

What’s your favorite sports team? Red Sox

 

What’s your go-to karaoke song? Sweet Caroline

 

What’s your favorite cereal? Fruit Loops

 

When you were a student

 

What was your favorite activity during recess? Chasing girls

 

What job did you have in high school? Made pizza and subs at a local Pizzeria

 

What was your favorite project? Creating DinoWorld in a staircase

 

Who was your favorite teacher? Mr. Joaquin (third grade)

 

If you won an award in the yearbook what award would it be (ex. “best laugh”, best smile”, most artistic” and so on) Most athletic and most implusive

 

This or That

 

Do you prefer Pepsi or Coke? Coke

 

Are you a morning person or a night owl? MORNING

 

Do you prefer cake or pie? Pie

 

Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate

 

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? Vacation

 

Do you prefer rain or snow? Snow

 

Do you prefer the pool or the sea? Ocean

 

Random

 

Do you collect anything? If so, what is it? I collect memories

 

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? TV sports casting

 

What do you want to accomplish before you die? (Rephrase: What is at the top of your bucket list?) Travel to every continent

 

What is a weird or useless talent you have? I can make a water drop sound

 

Who is the coolest celebrity you’ve ever met? Walter Cronkite (acting had dinner with him)

 

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Fly

 

How many pairs of shoes do you own? 10

 

What is a recent book that you have enjoyed? The Escape by David Balducci

 

What’s your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving

 

Describe yourself in 3 words. Honest, Impulsive, Caring

 

If you were famous, what would you be famous for? My dedication to whatever I put my mind and heart to

 

If you could take 3 items with you to a deserted island, what would they be? Lighter, radio powered by sunlight, and fishing net

Mr. Wirth has earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Education, an International Principal’s Certificate, and is completing an Ed.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership. Mr. Wirth’s vast experience includes being a Head of School, several years as an international elementary principal, a school district’s math and enrichment coordinator, and more than twenty years’ of teaching in grades kindergarten through eighth. In his spare time, Mr. Wirth enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, and being with his family. Mr. Wirth has been with MSPCS for five years.

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Miami Shores, FL 33138

 

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602 NE 96th Street

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