Teacher: Talla Manneh
What school did you teach at before coming to silver creek?
“James Lick High School”
How is it different from Silver Creek?
“There is more diversity, it is a bigger campus, and there is more population”
How do you feel about being in a new campus?
“I like being in a new campus”
What classes are you teaching?
“American Government, Economics, World History, and US History”
Which is your favorite to teach?
“They all have their good qualities”
What do you want the students of Silver Creek to know about you?
“I have an open door policy and I care about the academic growth of students”
Why did you choose to become a teacher?
“I always thought about it. Then I went to Law school to become a professor. I didn’t want to practice it so I became a teacher”
Do you have a favorite quote or something that you go by to keep you or your students motivated
“I am an open-minded person. I don’t judge because what’s on the surface is not what’s on the inside”
How many years have you been teaching for?
“6 Years”
What do you think will be challenging in your first year of teaching at a different school?
“Getting to know the school and not holding back when building a connection with students”
Teacher: Mary Kathryn Lee
What school did you teach at before coming to silver creek?
“Willow Glen High School and Middle School”
How is it different from Silver Creek?
“The students are sweet, very dedicated, and hardworking”
How do you feel about being in a new campus?
“It's fun and exciting, I like new opportunities”
What classes are you teaching?
“Piano, Guitar, and Advanced Band”
Which is your favorite to teach?
“Band because the students are dedicated”
What do you want the students of Silver Creek to know about you?
“I care for students, if anyone needs anything they can come to my class. I like taking care of people”
Why did you choose to become a teacher?
“I didn’t choose at first, I fell into it starting with private lessons. I have taught from Pre-K to 12th grade. Teaching is very rewarding”
How many years have you been teaching for?
“29 years”
What do you think will be challenging in your first year of teaching at a different school
“Learning personalities and how teachers work”
Is there anything else you would like to share?
“I have three kids”
Teacher: Todd Richards
What school did you teach at before coming to silver creek?
“Mt Pleasant High School for 22 years”
How do you feel about being in a new campus?
“Everyone here is very nice”
What classes are you teaching?
“US History, Economics, and American Government”
Which is your favorite to teach?
“Economics because it is fascinating and helps you understand choices”
What do you want the students of Silver Creek to know about you?
“I love teaching and try to make it as relevant to students”
Why did you choose to become a teacher?
“I fell into it because I had to make money. I got a degree in history then decided to teach. I am very happy and don’t regret it”
What do you think will be challenging in your first year of teaching at a different school
“Figuring out where everything is and how the staff works with each other”
Is there anything else you would like to share?
“I’m looking forward to being here for the next 10-15 years”