Holly Menendez
About Me
This is my 29th year as an educator. I've taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, been a district reading coach, and then moved to the role of media specialist in 2009. I'm from Tampa: a proud graduate of Robinson High School, and the University of South Florida. My husband Tom and I have 4 amazing kids: Joey, Matthew, Megan, and Nicholas.
Fun Facts
- I read more than I watch TV
- I LOVE trivia and board games
- I have 3 cats: Tucker, Cleo, and Teddy (Teddy was found here at Schwarzkopf...he ran into a classroom on a very rainy day...tiny, wet, and so so cute)
Quick Picks
Sweet or Salty? Sweet
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Donuts or Bagels? Donuts
Books or Movies? Books
Allergies? None
Some of My Favorites
Restaurants: Outback/Bonefish/Carrabbas, First Watch
Fast Food: Chipotle, Chick Fil A, Pizza
Snacks: Flavored popcorn, pretzels, trail mix
Beverage: Plain black tea (hot or iced), Diet Dr. Pepper
Sweet Treat: Chocolate chocolate chocolate. Crumbl Cookies, Ice Cream
Stores: Target, Amazon, Barnes and Noble
Books/Authors: Too many to list LOL: Kate DiCamillo, Mo Willems, Roald Dahl, Denise Flemming, Eric Carle, EB White, Judy Blume, any of the SLAM titles
Colors: Green and Navy
Animals: Cat
Flowers/Plants: One that won't die :)
Sports Teams: Hmmm. I guess I have to represent my kids' colleges: UCF, USF, and now FSU
Others:
Weekends: Family time (dinner out, board games, puzzles), Reading
Why I Chose Education
I've always known I wanted to be a teacher. I love children and helping them learn and grow. There is nothing like witnessing a child find that perfect book...the one they can't put down, the one they could read over and over. It's magic. I'm so lucky I get to help our students find that magic.