Get to Know The New Faculty: Mrs. Ross

When walking into the elementary music room filled with little kids giggling and having fun in an activity led by their new teacher, Mrs. Ross, you would never expect that this same bubbly girl was into heavy metal music and bands like Memphis Mayfire. Mrs. Ross is one of the new additions to the Beechwood faculty this year taking on the roles of elementary music teacher, high school choir teacher, co-director of the musical, and color guard coach. With this busy schedule, she made time to answer these following questions and let the Beechwood community learn a little bit about her.

Mrs. Ross sitting at her desk.

Why did you choose to become a teacher?

Simple answer: I fell in love with music and when I was 11, my choir teacher helped me through a really hard time and that helped me decide that I wanted to do that for other girls when I was older.

 

Do you have a preference of teaching elementary or high school kids?

I just wanted to teach music. No matter what grade I'm just really happy to be teaching music.
 
Where did you go to high school?
Conner
 
Where did you go to college?
NKU
 
What did you think of Beechwood before you came? Has that changed?
I knew that the marching band was awesome and that has not changed.
 
Play any instruments?
The ones I play or the ones I play well? I play every band instrument, piano, all wood, all brass, violin, cello, percussion.
 
Best concert you have ever been to?
Bogarts. For Today, The World Alive, Memphis May Fire were playing.
 
Favorite food?
French fries *no hesitation 
 
Favorite restaurant?
Friday's
 
As the interview concluded, a few of Mrs. Ross's friends and colleagues came into her room. She joked with them how she was getting interviewed and "finally made it big time." Mrs. Ross is full of unexpected talents and hobbies and makes a great addition to the Beechwood community.

Lauren Suchanek, Junior