What is the funniest thing that has happened to you at school?

Pick a day! Every day, something unexpected happens that makes you laugh. For example, just today a student sat down for a reading circle, and two chicken nuggets fell out of his hoodie and rolled on the carpet. You never see that stuff with adults.

If you could be any animal, what would you be, and why?

Probably a middle school boy because they travel in herds, sleep much of the day, and eat chicken nuggets (see previous answer).

How much money would it take for you to quit your job?

Hmm…the diplomatic answer would be that it’s not about money. No amount of money would make me leave if I’m making a difference. That or a million dollars.

What do you think about garden gnomes?

We have an elf on the shelf, and I think garden gnomes are a close relative. And you see how much trouble one elf on the shelf causes, so I wonder what garden gnomes would do.

What TV show are you watching right now?

The truth. Well this morning, I watched Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. And Peppa Pig. I watch mostly kid’s stuff. You know, I have 7 and 9 year old daughters. But as far as me, I watched a Beatles documentary on Disney Plus. And a lot of music stuff.

What’s one of your secrets?

I have over 300 published songs.

What’s your opinion on Elmo?

Did I tell you I wrote a commercial for Tickle-Me-Elmo? He made me money, so I love him.

What’s your go-to interesting fact to tell?

I’ve won every chili cook off I’ve ever entered (just ask Mr. Harper), and I’ve sunk every boat I’ve ever raced