The fourteenth installment of our 17ish part series: Meet the Summer Staff of 2015!
Jaclyn "Beale St. The Interviewee is Now the InterviewER Beale St." Bealer "Beale Street."
Assistant Program Director
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Sara Sanchez
Creative Arts "Arts and Crafts" Coordinator
J: So, Sara - since you're a fresh face to camp (we love fresh faces) can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
S: I'm born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona! I currently work as a teacher aid in a middle school special education classroom. I'm almost done with my teaching certificate as an art teacher, so I am hoping to teach in the fall. As for cool stuff that I like to do, I like to draw and sketch in my notebook. I like to ride my bike a lot, and since Arizona is full of mountains I enjoy hiking (I have a pitbull that I take with me on most of my outdoor endeavors). I also enjoy music and going to concerts.
J: That's so great! You'll be coming all the way from Arizona? How on earth did you find our little home in the woods?
S: Well, I am practically family with Alida and Amanda Eddings, they were past counselors and gave me a lead on a really cool opportunity with you guys! So I hopped on it, and it's a perfect opportunity to get away from 120 degree heat during the summer in Phoenix.
J: Man, the camp family really is everywhere. Besides getting away from that ridiculous temperature (I genuinely can't even imagine 120 degrees. Just thinking about it makes me want to jump in the lake) what else are you looking forward to this summer?
S: I'm going to Peru at the beginning of June, so that's the first thing I'm really excited about, and I am really excited to meet new people at camp! Everybody seems so welcoming and nice, so it's getting me pumped to enjoy my summer with everyone.
J: You hike mountains in Arizona, adventure in Peru, and love art and music - I think you're definitely in the running for coolest person at camp.
S: Haha aw! I try to keep life exciting.
J: Trust me - a summer at camp is as exciting as it gets. Right, now it's time for some psychologically-revealing questions. Prepare yourself... if you were stranded on a deserted island and could only eat 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be? (Sidenote: nutrition is not a factor - at all)
S: First off a really good burrito loaded with beans and rice and filled with other delicious items, hasbrowns! and a large vegan cheese pizza! (I'm vegan haha not by choice)
J: I approve of all of those selections. Vegan not by choice - you've piqued my interest (especially because I'm gluten-free not by choice and empathize with fellow "dietary restrictions")
S: I'm lactose intolerant so it limits me to a lot of delicious items. I will eat meat when I feel like it but it's usually not my top choice. Believe me I sympathize with you on the dietary restrictions!
J: *High 5 for food-limitations* Fortunately, the kitchen at camp is AMAZING and can accommodate for just about anything you can think of - we're a lucky bunch. Now that we've bonded, back to the tough questions. If you could describe yourself in 4 words, each beginning with one letter of your name, what would they be?
S: High five! So the first letter is S, so I can say smart! I try to think I have a good head on my shoulders. Next is A and I can say I'm pretty ambitious and like a challenge. For R, I am respectful, I believe treating others how you want to be treated is important. And my last letter is A, and A is for authentic. I'm pretty down to earth and genuine with everyone I meet.
J: You're good at these! Time for a classic camp question: what is your spirit animal?
S: Haha I like this question! This one made me think, so I asked my students what animal they thought and they said I'd be good rhino. And that's funny because rhinos are one of my favorite animals.
J: Haha! Why do they say rhino?
S: Cause they said I could fight when backed into a corner hahah!
J: What an answer! Watch out craft shop - Sara's coming!
S: Hahah! Nicest rhino ever.
J: Of course - rhinos are known for having a rough exterior and heart of gold. Common knowledge. Since you're going to be the Queen of the Craft Shop, what is the craftiest thing you've ever done/made?
S: One of my favorite things I have made with the kids is this classroom collaboration. The kids brought recycled items and random things that you would find in their pockets. They glued them down and added scrap pieces of wood and put them in a uniform order. The result was a replication of a Louise Nevelson piece! I've done quite a few recycled projects too that involve old water bottles. It's cool because even trash can be pretty. ***Photo is attached***
J: THIS IS SO COOL! We obviously found the right person for the job - especially since we have a brand new class all about upcycling. Okay, last question - what color crayon would you be and why? Feel free to utilize the colors from one of those jumbo Crayola boxes.
S: I know I got really excited about the upcycling class! Hmmm... I would be traditional and choose from the normal 12 pack haha. I would choose a purple crayon, purple is one of my favorite colors, and I own a lot of purple items without even consciously choosing them. Oh and purple is Prince's favorite color lol
J: HAHAHAHA! Sara, I have the feeling that this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
S: Haha yay!
J: This has been an absolute pleasure. I am so excited to meet you in real life and for you to meet the rest of our crazy camp family. See you in June!
S: lol for sure! I'm stoked to meet you and everyone else. Thanks for all the questions!
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