Staff Writer
Mrs. Leslie Dott
College:
Bowling Green University
Subject:
All 9th grade English subjects.
Motivation to
become a teacher: Dott wanted to become a teacher when she was a young child. She loved Little
House on the Prairie and dreamed about becoming a teacher in a one-room
schoolhouse. She loved languages, and
has a major in Spanish. “I combined all
of my interests,” she said.
Previous
Teaching Jobs: This is Dott’s nineteenth year of
teaching. She taught for sixteen years
in Ohio and then two years at Daniels Middle School.
Best High
School Memory: Dott was a self-professed band geek in high school. She loved being in band, but her favorite
high school memory involves her favorite English teacher. He would sometimes stand up on the desk to
teach and one day he picked up the literature textbooks and started throwing
them at the windows. “Anything revolving
around band was amazing, but I’ll never forget Mr. Russell standing up on that
desk throwing textbooks at the windows to make a point. I might have to try that.”
Favorite
restaurant: Enrigo Italian Bistro.
Best thing to
do on a rainy day:
Putting on her fluffiest socks and sliding on her hardwood floors.
Favorite T.V.
Show:
Rookie Blue is her favorite show.
“It’s about all of these young people trying to get themselves together,
but they really can’t.”
How Does Apex
Compare to Other Schools: Dott says that it is very warm and welcoming.
Free Time
Activities:
She enjoys running, having fun with her three kids, and reading.
Teaching Style: She tries to do a mix of activities and blend
styles. “Here’s my philosophy. If I’m bored, then they’re bored.”
