Chronicle

The PASCAL ChroniclePROFILEInterview with Ms Marina Spyrou – Head of Languages DepartmentWhat made you decide to become an English teacher?I always wanted to become an English teacher from a very young age and there were no other professionsthat ever crossed my mind.For how long have you being teaching at PASCAL? Do you enjoy your job?Since 2004, so 9 years. Yes I love my job and I enjoy teaching a lot.What do you expect from your students?I expect them to be open to learn and be interested in the lesson and for me, I want them to learn lot ofthings by the end of the lesson and show the same amount of respect as I show them!!What is the most difficult part of your job?The most difficult part of my job is that I take my work home with me which isn’t so good, I cannot separatemy job with my personal life sometimes because I am reminded of my students problems at home.This has become a part of my life.Something that you will never forget about your moments at school?There are a lot of moments that I won’t forget like the Oscars nights, the first trip to France and my studentsof course!What advice would you give to students who want to become a teacher?They must have patience, if they don’t have patience they will not be able to do this job.How many kids do you have? Would you consider having another?I have two children and I would like to have another because I came from a family with three children butsince they have grown up a little they have been “driving me crazy” (laughs) but you never know!What are your hobbies?I like going to the gym and working out. Even though it sounds lame I also enjoy reading especially mysteries/crimes/horror/blackmagic.Do you enjoy travelling? And which is your favorite destination?Yes I like travelling abroad a lot! I like Christmas in London a lot but my favourite destination is Thailand.Do you ever regret your decision of becoming a teacher?No, never. Even though there are days or weeks when there is a lot of pressure, never!!!Thank you, Mrs. SpyrouPaula Christou, Andri Diakourti, Costantina Petrou, Dina Christou,Savvia Koulermou, Betty Andreou, Costantina Diakourti andChara Stavrinidou (Year 6)14