Staff Profile - Caroline Worthington (March-2010)
What subjects/class do you teach?
History, English and CSPE- I'm a student teacher in training.
What's your favourite subject to teach?
History
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
To be able to control the weather- sun, sun, sun!
What would you do with an unexpected day off school?
Sleep in, be a lady of leisure- lunch, shop, be wined and dined!
Where did you go to school?
St. Mary's - the best school!
Tell us about your first day teaching in St. Mary's School.
I was so nervous, I had the LCA's- a senior class and ones who gave cheek. They knew how to keep me on my toes.
What's the worst job you've ever had?
Working in Centra as a teenager, I had a fear of being held up while working!
Have you always wanted to be a teacher?
Yep - although a Primary School teacher, when I couldn't do that I immediately focused on secondary teaching.
What's your motto for life?
"carpe Diem" - seize the day!
If you were stranded on a desert island, which 3 people would you choose to bring with you (one must be a staff member at St. Mary's School)?
Terri Broderick- I'd love to discuss all the poems/ plays I studied in school, Sarah Jane because she makes me laugh and we never run out of things to say, and David Beckham!
What 3 items would you bring to the desert island?
Bikini, sun lotion and spray-in shampoo - hey, I'm going to take advantage of the sun!
What's your favourite book? I've too many!
Bridget Jones Diary is an old favourite.
What's your favourite film?
"How to lose a guy in 10 days"
What are your hidden talents?
I'm quite good at accounting (A1- thanks Miriam!)
What is the trait you dislike most in other people?
People who lie.
Who is your favourite artist?
I assume you mean music artist- I don't do art (sorry Marie!) - I'm soooo sad but I'm going to say the "Spice Girls".
What do you like most about St. Mary's School for Deaf Girls?
The sense of "family" around the place, everyone always says hello as you walk down the corridor.
Who are your heroes in life?
My friends!
What is the one, single food that you would never give up?
Any form of takeaway- I'm addicted! Can go without chocolate, etc, but takeaways- nooo!
Do you scream on roller coasters?
Yep, because if I'm on one, it's by force!
Last thing you bought?
This will surprise a lot of people but I've not shopped for a while! Last thing was a Valentine's Day present for my boyfriend.
Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day?
My boyfriend, Jamie or Sarah Jane.
What's your favourite midnight snack?
Take-out food
At the beach would you rather play in the sand, or play in the water?
Neither, I'd be lying on the sand topping up my tan.
