Friday Spotlight on Ms. Frazer

Ms. Frazer

2nd Grade Teacher

Evergreen Avenue Elementary School







•Name:
Dana Frazer

• College(s) and degrees(s):
Temple University; Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, minor in Spanish

• Work experience:
Student teaching experience in Philadelphia Public Schools; taught Spanish in grades 1-6 in Wenonah Elementary School

• Favorite books
o fiction: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt
o nonfiction: Freedom Writers (a very inspiring must read for all educators and anyone involved in the profession!)

• Favorite television show:
Desperate Housewives and Jeopardy (an interesting mix!)

• Last movie I loved:
Cars. Yes, the cartoon movie! Very cute and funny.

• Music CD that I have almost worn out from repeated playing:
Nelly Furtado, Loose

• Person (living or not) that I’d like to have lunch with and why:
I would love to have lunch with Oprah. I know it sounds cliché, but I admire the things that she has accomplished -- not only for herself but for the world.

• Visiting this place makes me peaceful:
HOME

• One item on my “to do” list that I can’t seem to get to:
Deleting unwanted files on my computer

• Favorite animal (domestic or wild):
Sea otters -- catch them at the Philadelphia zoo. They're so playful!

• Favorite sports team:
E-A-G-L-E-S!

• Destination of my fantasy vacation trip:
Sao Paolo, Brazil

• Details about the teacher I will never forget who inspired me to enter the profession:
My 7th grade Social Studies teacher Mr. Krantweiss inspired me to become a teacher with his very quirky teaching style that showed that he truly cared about us and really enjoyed what he did. He told us that he loved going to work everyday, and it showed. My goal is for all of my students to be able to tell, without me saying a word, that I truly love to be with them, doing what I do.