Q: What is your favorite day of the week?
A: Friday or Saturday.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: No, I presently do not have any pets
but I used to have a very cute,
and cuddly hamster.
Q: Do you have any kids?
A: No, I do not have any kids
but, I do have 8 dynamite nephews and nieces
whom I love and adore.





Here's Stevie with Lollipop Mickey Mouse Ears

Nieces and nephews pose with their Star War sabres.

Stevie cherishes his Clifford books and his favorite candy... Airheads!

Stevie and his sister Liz share a holiday moment

Lucy holds her Monsters, Inc. video

Sisters Ana and Lucy get into the spirit with their cousin Gloria.

Tim, deep in thought,
breezes through Symarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Q: So, tell me, Ms. Coppersmith,
what are your favorite pizza toppings?
A: My favorite pizza toppings are extra cheese
and sausage.
Q: What is your favorite kind of food?
A: My favorite kind of food is seafood,
especially crabs, lobster and shrimp.
Q: What kind of food do you prefer --
Italian, Mexican or American?
A: Depending on the food choices, I like some of each,
because Italian pasta tastes great,
tacos and nachos are good,
and American seafood is the best!
Q: What kind of pie do you like?
A: I like pumpkin pie and apple pie.
Q: What is your favorite ice cream?

A: I now like eating a type of ice cream called, "Tin Roof Sundae."
It has chocolate, peanut clusters, caramel and vanilla ice cream.
Q: Where is your favorite restaurant?
A: I like dining at Friendly Farms in Upperco, Maryland
or at any Outback Steakhouse.
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: My new favorite TV show is WEST WING.
I also enjoy watching re-runs of FRIENDS,
and I like watching sports on television, too.
Q: Why are you a teacher?
A: I love working with kids and watching them grow.
Teaching is an adventure,
there is always something new happening!
Q: What is your favorite subject to teach?
A: My favorite subject to teach is Math.
Math is a neat and fun subject to work with
because of all of its patterns and interesting applications.
I love to work with numbers
and there are many great games that you can use
to teach Math.
Q: Do you like Hilltop?
A: I am really glad I came to Hilltop.
I really like it here.
It is a great place to work!

Q: Explain why you came to this school in a paragraph. A: There are many reasons why I came to Hilltop. First of all, I wanted to get back to working in a public school, because I had recently been working in a private school. Secondly, Hilltop seemed to be similar to the public school that I taught at in my neighborhood, but I like Hilltop even better. Thirdly, Anne Arundel County Schools have a good reputation and I was glad to have an opportunity to work in one of them. Finally, I liked the location of the school and the pleasant atmosphere that was evident from my first visit here.

Q: Would you or wouldn't you describe
yourself as a good teacher?
A: I try my best,
but some days are definitely better than others!
Q: What is your favorite color and why?
A: My favorite color is blue,
because it is so peaceful and soothing.
Q: What is your favorite animal?
A: My favorite animal is a hamster
because they are just like
my cute and cuddly teddybears that I collect.
Q: What do you do in your spare time?
A: I enjoy spending time with
my wonderful 8 nieces and nephews.
I also like to play on my computer.
I enjoy making crafts, working out,
and singing in the church choir.
I also collect all sorts of teddy bears.
Q: What hobbies do you have?
A: I like to do latchhook projects
and all sorts of arts and crafts.
Q: What is your favorite kind of car?
A: I don't really have any favorite type of car.
Q: What color is your car?
A: My car is a silver gray color.

Q: What kind of car do you drive?
A: I drive a Dodge Stratus,
but I do hope to buy a new car soon.
Q: When you are not teaching
would you rather watch TV or play sports?
A: I guess I would choose playing sports,
because I love to be active.
Q: What is your favorite sport?
A: To watch:
football, college basketball, baseball, volleyball, or gymnastics.
To play:
volleyball, basketball, or softball.

Q: Do you like baseball? A: Yes, The Orioles are my favorite team. I've always liked the Orioles because I've always lived in the Baltimore area and I grew up following the Orioles.

Q: Who is your favorite baseball player?
A: # 8 -- Cal Ripken, Jr. THE IRON MAN!
Q: What is your favorite football team and player?
A: My favorite football teams is
the Pittsburgh Steelers.
My favorite football player is Ben Roethelsberger.

Q: What is your favorite soccer team?
Q:My favorite soccer team is the U.S.A. Women's Olympic Soccer Team.
I really like the players: Mia Hamm, Brandie Chastain,
Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Brianna Scurry and Carla Overbeck.

Q: Do you like working on computers?
A: I love computers because there is
so much that you can learn!

Q: What is your favorite college team? A: The University of Maryland Terrapins, of course! FEAR THE TURTLE! GO TERPS!

Q: Are you good with computers?
A: I would say that I can hold my own,
but I continue to learn.
Q: What is your favorite pod?
A: Our pod, of course,
because we are one big, happy family.

Q: If you had to choose
your most embarrassing moment,
what would it be? Explain.
A: I'd rather not say,
but everybody has them!
Q: How old are you?
A: I am 39 years old.
No, really.
(Not like those women who keep saying they are 39 and holding.)

Q: What do you like more -- school or home?
A: I like some things at school and other things at home.
Q: Have you been to the zoo?
A: Yes, our whole class recently visited the Baltimore Zoo.
Q: What is your favorite state?
A: Maryland.
Q: Who is your best friend?
A: Someone that I have known for a very long time.
We have learned to be there for each other
whether in good times or bad.
Q: Where do you like to go?
A: Anywhere I can have a good time,
and find a peaceful place to relax.
Q: What did you wish when you were younger?
A: I always wanted to be either
a teacher or a police officer.
Q: If you had one wish, what would it be?
A: My one wish would be that
everyone could learn to get along regardless
of race, sex, or background.

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