An Interview With Mrs. Haley
by Rachel Schelen
What Makes Us Special Makes Us Strong
Mrs. Haley graduated from Haltom High school after which she received her undergrad from Texas Women's University, after this she received a degree in theatre education from Emersons college.
Mrs. Haley been teaching for seven years, three of them at Richland, and lovingly calls herself a "Rebello" an homage to her Haltom roots. Mrs. Haley has captured the hearts of her students who couldn't imagine having anyone but her as a teacher.
Mrs. Haley continues to do great things at Richland just recently overcoming a roadblock with the schools fall show, she always believes in the students and helps them unlock their best potential.
Texas thespian festival 2013
Theatre banquet 2015
Shrek the musical cast photo
Mrs. Haley Shares Her Passion With Everyone
* Theatre 1 (9-12)
* Theatre 2 (10-12)
* Theatre 3/4 ( 11-12)
Classroom Environment
* Stage in the corner of the room
* A circle of chairs for the students to sit in
* Cubbies for the students to deposit their backpacks so they do not clutter up the room
*Bright posters and inspirational quotes on the walls
* Paper lanterns hung from the ceiling
Classroom Management Techniques
*Mrs. Haley explained what the class will be doing that day before they begin
* The atmosphere was kept light
* Mrs. Haley used fun games
Teaching strategies Used
* Had the students involved
* Gave lots of praise
* Involved herself with the students
* Compares the students to other classes to motivate them
Hours per week
* 70-80 hrs.
Biggest challenge
* The world today with all of the phones and media
Biggest reward
* Making a difference in peoples lives
Self-motivation needed
* 10 out of 10 so many students don't want to be in class, since this is theatre 1 many students are placed here just to satisfy their fine arts credit.
Additional observations
* Mrs. Haley really involves herself with the students, she isn't afraid to make herself look silly in order to encourage the students to participate.
* Mrs. Haley uses terms and slang that the students use in order to make herself more relatable to the students.