Sabra Moriarty

Why did you want to come to Menchville?

“I used to work here 4 years ago and I wanted to come back to high school from middle school.”

What schools did you teach at before Menchville?

“Glidersleeve Middle School and Lynnhaven Middle School.”

How many years of experience do you have?

“8 years”

How do you handle your students?

“They are given A set of manager’s rules to follow.”

What expectations do you have for your students?

“For them to follow the rules and come to class doing their best work.”

What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

“I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.”

What was your favorite class in high school?

“AP English and band.”

Robert Ferhman

Why did you want to come to Menchville?

“I came to visit and after talking to Mr.Surry and the teachers and student I decided to work here.”

What schools did you teach at before?

“Central Valley Academy in Mohawk, NY.”

How many years of experience do you have?

“3 years.”

How do you handle your students?

“It depends on the students, but I try to be friendly and make sure they are in a good environment. Every students has their own needs.”

What expectations do you have for your students?

“I expect them to be responsible, be respectful and raise their hand to contribute.”

What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

“I like volleyball, golfing, and snow boarding. I also play bass!”

What was your favorite class in high high school?

“Pre Calculus and Gym class.”

Ferhman will also be Menchville’s new wrestling coach for the 2016-2017 school year.

Danielle Powell

Why did you want to come to Menchville?

” I really like Newport News and Menchville is the best school in Newport News, so I really hoped to work here. Also, I really like the administration, they are very helpful and kind.”

What was your favorite subject in school?

“My favorite subject was Social Studies, but my favorite classes were Post World War 2 History and International Relations. Those classes are what made me want to be a history teacher.”

How many years of experience do you have in teaching?

“This is my first full year teaching at Menchville, but I was a student teacher for Julie Eichenlaubs’ classes last year. ”

How do you handle your students?

“It’s all about building an atmosphere of respect and once we have that established, things just seem to work .”

What expectations do you have for your students?

“I have high expectations and I want to help my students meet those expectations. I expect my students to participate and do their work so they can succeed and thrive.”

What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

“I really like exploring and going to new restaurants and trying new food. I also love sports, so I watch a lot of sports on t.v.”