What is your name?

“Alexa Tanglis”

Where did you go to high school?

“I went to The Willows Academy [in Des Plaines, Illinois].”

Where did you go to college?

“I went to Allegheny College [in Pennsylvania].”

What did you major in?

“I majored in Biology.”

What do you teach at Prospect? Do you sponsor any sports or clubs?

“I teach Biology.  I am also the new sponsor of Scrubs club!”

Is this your first job in education?

“No, I started teaching abroad.  I taught for two years in Spain and one year in Thailand.  My first teaching job stateside was in New York City at an International Newcomer School there.  I taught at the International Newcomer Academy within the district for the last two years and am now here!”

What are some of your hobbies?

“I love to read, try new restaurants/foods, play trivia games, and travel!”

What are some of your interests?

“I love watching Top Chef.  I also love tennis, formula 1 and hockey. I also love true crime.”

What is your favorite song/artist?

“I don’t know about a favorite artist, but I’m currently listening to a lot of Young Miko.”