Meet Ridgeview: Mrs. Tompkins

Mrs. Tompkins: Kindergarten

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
It would be the ability to cure people of horrific diseases.

If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be?
I think I was born to be a kindergarten teacher, but if I had to make another choice, I
would like to work at a hospital as a parent education specialist. I would advise new
parents on the many things they can do to help their baby’s intellectual development.

What’s your favorite movie?
​Sweet Home Alabama starring Reese Witherspoon. I have seen it at least 20 times!

What was your first job?
I was a cashier at Ace Hardware in Gibson City.

Do you have any pets?
My family and I have two cats, Jasper and Lucy. My daughter wrote a book about
Jasper, and I read it to my class every year. Jasper only has three legs, and it is a great story about not letting anything keep you from doing your best!

What’s your perfect pizza?
The Point Pizza from Monical’s. I like pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and green
peppers on my pizza.

What’s your favorite candy?
I love anything chocolate, but the two types of candy I always keep in my desk at school
are butterscotch and cinnamon hard candies.

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