Interview of one of PFMS’s favorite teachers: Mrs. Madonna-Kissel
By Madelyn Ulmer
I had a chance to sit down and interview Mrs. Kissel, the 7th grade Cardinals Ac. Lit. teacher. These were her answers:
How long have you been teaching?
Mrs. Madonna-Kissel: 14 years
How many kids do you have?
Mrs. Madonna-Kissel: 2 kids, Collette and Liam
What’s your favorite thing about PFMS?
Mrs. Madonna-Kissel: The kids!!!! There isn’t a single day when I don’t crack up from the kids.
What do you like to do outside of school?
Mrs. Madonna-Kissel: Play piano, read, be with family, like to shop
How many pets do you have? Mrs. Madonna-Kissel: very large, fat cat
What is your favorite unit that you teach?
Mrs. Madonna-Kissel: Holocaust unit
What genre do you like to read?
Mrs. Madonna-Kissel: Nonfiction, Historical Fiction
One of Mrs. Madonna-Kissel’s favorite quotes is:
“We are all cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.” - Ray Bradbury