Deer Lakes

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Staff Spotlight: Getting to know Mrs. Gornick

What do you do at Deer Lakes?
I am the East Union Secretary.

When did you know you wanted to be in education?
At first I did not know that I wanted to be in education.  I graduated college with a counseling degree and worked at Health South for many years.  Once I had my children I really wanted to be on the same schedule as them so I gave working at the school a try and I fell in love with it. 

What do you enjoy about your students?
I love how they brighten my day with their smiling faces and how kind they are. 

Who was your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher with Mrs. Viera.  She was such a great listener and had such a positive attitude.  She always went above and beyond to help me.

What do you enjoy when you’re not teaching?
The thing I enjoy most outside of school is spending time with my husband and two kids.  I enjoy watching my kids at sporting events as well as family bike rides and family board game nights.

What’s at the top of your bucket list?
I love pineapple so the top of my bucket list is to visit Hawaii and eat fresh pineapple. 

If you could be a member of any past or current band which would you join?
I would say Nirvana because I really like their music. 

If you could have a superpower what would it be?
My superpower would be the "Power of Clean" that way my house would always be clean! 

What’s your favorite family recipe?
I would say stuffed cabbage with sauerkraut.  I love how it cooks slowly all day and smells amazing. 

What’s your favorite dessert?
Cheesecake! 

What’s your favorite movie?
Favorite movie is Sweet Home Alabama. 

If you could pick one person to play you in a movie who would it be?
I would choose Reese Witherspoon to play me in a movie. 

What can you reveal that people might not expect about you?
I think people would be surprised that I like to ride dirt bikes and quads at my camp.

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