Five Minutes with Ms Eales

Do you collect anything? 

Yes, I collect gnome meerkats from Woollies. I’m on the lookout for a Halloween version at the moment, but I’m waiting until they’re on sale.

If you could choose to be anything for a day, what would it be?

A book, specifically in a library, because it would be interesting to see the people who pick it up. I imagine that, as the book, I could hear everyone talking, so I would still hear stories.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I’m going to go with truffle fries and a good margherita pizza.

Is there anyone who has influenced you as a teacher? In what way?

We get asked this a lot as teachers, and I would actually say my younger sister. Even though she’s not a teacher, she’s ten years younger than me, and I taught her a lot, which I loved. Everyone thinks she goes to this school and that I’m lying, but she really doesn’t.

What book/TV series/podcasts are you into at the moment?

I’ve become obsessed with the book I’m reading, Fourth Wing. A TV show I’m watching at the moment is the new season of Grey’s Anatomy. I’m also watching Halloween movies — over the weekend I watched the original Chucky.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Supporting students, specifically with their mental health, is really important to me. It’s especially rewarding when I can help them, and they use the strategies I gave them successfully.

What is your favourite music?

That’s such a hard question. I was obsessed with Gwen Stefani when I was a kid, so I love the band No Doubt and the song ‘Just A Girl’. More recently, I'd say Conan Gray — I went to his concert last year — and I’ve got tickets to see Olivia Dean next year.

What is your ideal way to unwind and relax? 

Reading, crocheting or knitting, and watching The X-Files or Gilmore Girls while doing so.

What was your favourite subject at school? 

In my junior years, I liked maths, which is weird, but I did. In my senior years, I loved Psychology.

What would you sing at karaoke night?

I always pick Adele, which is probably a mistake because I cannot sing, but I still choose her. And anything by ABBA, of course.

When you were little, what did you aspire to be?

A ballerina. I grew up dancing, so I always wanted to be a ballerina — until I turned 13 and realised I didn’t really want that life.

Who would you like to swap places with for a day?

I would actually say a student at the school, because I’d want to experience all the specialisms they have, learn everything they do, and have all the teachers they have.

Thanks, Ms Eales! 

Interview by Lara K (Year 9) & Oliver P (Year 10)