Hilltop Elementary School is in the of Glen Burnie, Maryland.

Q: Mrs. Smolka, why do you want to be a teacher?
A: I love teaching because SOMETIMES the kids learn something.
It is something that I have always wanted to do.
Q: What is your favorite subject?
A: My favorite subject at this time is science
but I also like social studies.
Q: Why do you like to teach science
and how hard is it to teach?
A: I think science is very interesting
and I learn something new every day.
Sometimes it is hard to teach when I can't get others
to understand and like science.
Q: Is it fun being a teacher?
A: Sometimes being a teacher is a lot of fun.
Sometimes it is a lot of work.
Q: If you did not teach, what would you do?
A: If I could not teach I would go back
to school to be a psychologist.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Lobster!
Q: What is your favorite drink?
A: Water.
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: My favorite color is blue.
Q: What do you like better -- a dog or a cat?
A: A dog.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: No, I don't have any pets.
I am allergic to cats and dogs.
I would like to have a dog one day.
Q: What is your favorite sport?
A: I like baseball.
Q: How long have you liked Brady Anderson?
A: 4 years now.
Q: What do you like about Brady Anderson?
A: His athletic ability.

Q: Why do you like Brady Anderson?
A: Brady Anderson is great at what he does.

I admire his athletic ability.
Q: Do you like to play sports?
A: I am not very good at sports.
Q: What is your favorite song?
A: At this time, I do not have a favorite song.
Q: What kind of music do you listen to?
A: I like new age music, especially Enya.
Q: Who is your favorite music star?
A: My favorite music star right now is Enya, a new age singer.
Q: Who is your favorite star?
A: My favorite movie star is Mel Gibson.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: My favorite movie is THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN.
It is about a woman who never gives up on life.
I love her determination.
Q: What is your favorite T.V. show?
A: My favorite T.V. show is LA FEMME NIKITA.
Q: What do you like to do on the weekends or on holidays?
A: Relax with my family, listen to music and eat.
Q: Do you have a husband?
A: Yes, I do.
Q: Do you like kids?
A: Yes.
Q: How many kids do you have?
A: 3.
Q: How do your children do in their schoolwork?
A: My children are O.K. students.
Q: Do you help them with their homework and why?
A: I help them with their homework
so they will do well in school.
Q: Do your kids like or dislike you teaching?
A: They like that I am a teacher.
Q: What is your middle name?
A: My middle name is Imacula.
Q: Name ten of your favorite states.
A:
1. N.Y.
2. N.J.
3. MD.
4. FL.
5. CA.
6. AZ.
7. VA.
8. PA.
9. AK.
10. LA.
Q: Do you like wrestling?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you have any hobbies besides teaching?
A: I like to do crafts, I collect beanie babies,
I enjoy reading, listening to music,
and playing games with my children.
Q: Where did you work other than school?
A: I was a store manager for many years.
I enjoyed my job, but not the hours.
I had to work nights and weekends
but I made more money as a store manager
than I do as a teacher.
Q: If you could change anything about
yourself what would it be?
A: I would like to be taller, thinner, and more patient.
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