Name: Nora Barton

Subject: Spanish/ English/Creative Writing

Number of years teaching: 5.1/2

High School Attend: Volunteer High School

College Attended: Pikeville & ETSU

Degrees held: B.A. Spanish, Milligan-Med

School activity/Organization/Sponsor: Environmental Club

Why did you choose to become a teacher? I believe knowledge is power and I want to help students acheive that power

What is the most challenging part about teaching? Being more captivating than a cell phone

As a teacher, what are the most important qualities that a student should possess to achieve success? Ambition

Your advice to the upcoming freshman: If you need help, ask for it

What is the best way for students to communicate with you? Spanish-language and culture creative writing, how to release that voice inside your head

How much and what kinds of homework can your students expect? Not much on paper, but alot of studying of words.