Interview with Mrs. Kissel by Madelyn Ulmer

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