New Teacher Questionnaire: Della Coleman

October 17, 2016
Della Coleman
By: Emma Coons
Starting the 2016-2017 school year, Houston High School was fortunate to receive fourteen new teachers. The Pony Express interviewed new teacher, Della Coleman. Ms. Coleman’s responses have been edited for clarity.
PE: Where did you grow up and go to High School?
DC: I attended Northwest High School in Clarksville,TN.
PE: What did you enjoy studying or participating in in High School?
DC: I enjoyed music, theatre, cross-country, Student Government, National Honor Society, Chemistry, and all of my academics.
PE: Where did you go to college?
DC: I went to college at the University of Tennessee at Martin
PE: What did you study/participate in in college?
DC: I studied Music Education
PE: Do you have any children and/or pets?
DC: I have a lazy and loving cat named Kitty. Quite the original name I am sure.
PE: Have you ever taught before? If so, where and for how long?
DC: This is my first year getting to teach as a full time instructor.
PE: What’s your favorite part about Houston High?
DC: My favorite part of Houston High School is everyone’s positive and welcoming attitudes.
PE: What’s your favorite part about being a teacher?
DC: Helping my students learn. One of the most rewarding experiences I have had thus far is working with the front ensemble and seeing how far they have come with just a little instruction. It makes me very optimistic about the future for this program.
PE: What would you be doing if you weren’t teaching?
DC: Probably pursuing a career in engineering. I like the sound of being a mechanical engineer/inventor! Dream big right? =D
PE: How is working at Houston different from what you’ve done before?
DC: It is different in the fact that there are tons of smart students that really want to learn about everything. I am a bit daunted by the amount of students I am working with but nonetheless excited to be here and start my first year as an educator.