Harrison High School Business Team From left to right: Ms. White, Mr. Santo, & Mrs. O’Brien

Mrs. O’Brien:

Husky Herald: When did you first realize you wanted to become a teacher?

O’Brien: In high school I wanted to be a math teacher so I was a math major and became certified in education.

HH: Favorite business concept or unit to teach?

O’Brien: The Food Truck project in College Entrepreneurship.

HH: Student pet peeve?

O’Brien: Talking when I or other students are talking. 

HH: Favorite hobby?

O’Brien: It used to be coaching volleyball and lacrosse but now it’s spending time with my son.

HH: Astrological sign?

O’Brien: I am a scorpio but I do not follow astrology much.

HH: Something no one knows about you?

O’Brien: I was on a diving team in high school.

HH: If you could teach another subject, what would you teach?

O’Brien: Math. 

HH: Winter, spring, summer, or fall?

O’Brien: Definitely summer.

HH: Cats or dogs?

O’Brien: Dogs.

HH: Starbucks order?

O’Brien: Unsweetened Iced Tea.

HH: Unpopular Opinion?

O’Brien: Starbucks is bad.

HH: Breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

O’Brien: Dinner on school days but a large, delicious breakfast on weekends.

HH: How would you describe the rest of the business team?

O’Brien: Awesome. We are the best department. 

HH: Most memorable teaching moment?

O’Brien: Some very unique final projects. Once someone brought in a go-cart.

HH: Biggest advice or inspiration for students?

O’Brien: Never give up.

HH: What is a place to travel to where you never have been?

O’Brien: An African Safari.

HH: A question you had wished I had asked you?

O’Brien: If you could eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be? Pizza.

Mr. Santo:

HH When did you first realize you wanted to become a teacher?

Santo: Early on in high school, I had the idea of going into physical education and coaching.

HH: Favorite business concept/unit to teach?

Santo: Marketing because it is rewarding to watch students be creative.

HH: Student pet peeve?

Santo: Being late to class. 

HH: Favorite hobby?

Santo: Baseball. 

HH: Astrological sign?

Santo: Taurus, but I don’t really know much about astrology. 

HH: Something no one knows about you?

Santo: I’m pretty much an open book… but I’m afraid of heights.

HH: If you could teach another subject, what would you teach?

Santo: Physical education. 

HH: Winter, spring, summer, or fall?

Santo: Summer. 

HH: Cats or dogs?

Santo: Dogs.

Husky Herald: Starbucks Order?

Santo: Dunkin Donuts instead.

HH: Unpopular Opinion?

Santo: Open notebook tests are acceptable.

HH: Breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

Santo: Dinner. 

HH: How would you describe the rest of the business team?

Santo: Awesome. 

HH: Most memorable teaching moment?

Santo:  The first time I went to DECA nationals. 

HH: Biggest advice or inspiration for students?

Santo: Do your best as often as possible.

HH: An old job you had?

Santo: I worked at a law firm and absolutely hated it. 

HH: A question you wish I had asked you?

What do students have to do to prepare themselves for college? Always do the best you can. 

Ms. White:

HH: When did you first realize you wanted to become a teacher?

White: I was working as a corporate tax accountant and was doing a high school student mentoring program. I realized that I wanted to interact with students full time and went to get certified in education while still working corporate.

HH: Favorite business concept/unit to teach?

White: The accounting cycle or career exploration.

HH: Student pet peeve?

White: Repeating myself for things I literally just said. 

HH: Favorite hobby?

White: I love a good walk or hike in the woods. Just throw me into nature.

HH: Astrological sign?

White: I am a Virgo and am 100% a Virgo. I’m not super into it but you can see the trends in a lot of people, so I understand it…

HH: Something no one knows about you?

White: I have been singing and playing instruments my entire life but I never sang in front of my parents until a chorus teacher forced me as a senior in high school. 

HH: If you could teach another subject, what would you teach?

White: Music. 

HH: Winter, spring, summer, or fall?

White: Fall.

HH: Cats or dogs?

White: Cats. Dogs are just a lot.

HH: Starbucks Order?

White: Strawberry Acai Refresher.

HH: Unpopular Opinion?

White: There is nothing special about the iPhone. 

HH: Breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

White: Breakfast. Breakfast for lunch or dinner. 

HH: How would you describe the rest of the business team?

White: Helpful since I was the last one to join the business team. 

HH: Most memorable teaching moment?

White: All of the 2021-22 school year or period 9 Foundations in Business. If you know, you know.

HH: Biggest advice or inspiration for students?

White: Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm. 

HH: Favorite accounting pun?

White: It’s accrual world.

HH: A question you wish I had asked you?

White: Favorite color? A spring, happy green, or occasionally a deep, emerald green.