Richardson Joins Colony Staff

Name: Melanie Richardson
Where are you from and where did you grow up? I was born and raised in Augsburg, Germany
Describe your high school experience: I didn’t go to American high school
From where did you graduate college and with what degree(s)? Augsburg
What do you teach/coach/lead at Northwestern? Hutterville Colony Paraprofessional
How long have you been here? In USA since 1998, in SD since 2017
When did you realize you wanted to become a teacher? Always
What is rewarding about your job? Children getting to understand new concepts
If you could have any other job what would it be? Broadway star
Who is your biggest role model? My grandpa
What are your hobbies? Reading, playing piano, swimming
Where do you see yourself in ten years? Close to retirement
If you could live anywhere else, where? Hawaii
What type of music do you listen to? Classical music
What food is like a guilty pleasure to you? pizza
Last book you read? Night by Elie Weisel
Who would play the lead in a movie about your life? Jennifer Aniston
What super power do you wish you had? invincibility
Biggest pet peeve? Assuming without asking
What advice do you have for the students of Northwestern? Treat every day as a special gift and keep learning

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