Interview with Mr. Malnic about his project.and his teaching by Jillian T, Maria R, Emily P, and Jessica S

Hello Mr. Malnic. Since your seventh graders worked on the Native American Masks and the Age of Exploration questions, the reporters wanted  to ask you a few question..

1. What do you think about your students?
    
   Mr. Malnic:   I think they are amazing with much potential and they have a lot of ability.


2.In your time at Meadow Hill, have you mostly had good experiences or bad experiences?

   Mr. Malnic:   I've had really moving experiences with them. I'm blessed. I have the rare opportunity to get to know my students. Positive outweighs the negative.

3. What was your reaction to all the kid's projects when they came in?

   Mr. Malnic:   They were incredibly creative and each were very unique in the way the students were able to demonstrate their mastery.


4.What do you think your students have learned most during this year specifically?

   Mr. Malnic:   I think they've learned a lot about Social Studies, but I think they're also learned a lot about life and how two are never exactly the same.


5.What is the first thing that comes to mind when you look at your students?

    Mr. Malnic:  Joy, because I look at each of them as a blank canvas waiting to show their inner beauty and show that  they are unique.


6.Do you think your students trust you? Do you trust them?

    Mr. Malnic:  They are trustworthy, showing mutual respect, it's a great honor because most students don't necessarily trust their teacher right away.


7.Do you believe that you should be proud of the best that you can do, even if the grade isn't that high?

   Mr. Malnic:  I think the best you can is what you should really be proud of. You should work hard and never give up, every single student has their own unique ability when they enter the classroom.


8.What is the biggest reward your students can develop over the year?

    Mr. Malnic:  The biggest reward is to open a student's mind and to really look at things differently.


9.What do you wand you students to think about how they work throughout the year?

    Mr. Malnic:  That they have endless potential and that there's a lesson in life, you just have to stop and think about it. Some of the greatest minds have failed many times, but  they always learned from it and that a challenge is not always an easy pill to swallow.


10.Do you look forward to each day with your students?

    Mr. Malnic: Everyday is a new day and you never know what to expect, but yes I do look forward to my students each day. That's the biggest part of life, you never know what's going to happen.


11.What's some advice you have for your students this year?

     Mr. Malnic:   The biggest thing I could possibly tell you is that you should listen to our heart because no one can tell you what you can't do. Happiness is what you need to achieve your goal. Also, that you should always have a mind of your own because you're your best judge. Being part of the heard makes you mindless.

12.Who is your superhero?  Batman or Superman?

    Mr. Malnic:   Batman, all the way.


Alright, thank you Mr. Malnic for the interview.