
Elysa Elkins: 2nd Year ATEAM Member, Southwest Calloway Elementary in Calloway County
Meet the ATEAM Americorps
Tell us about your family:
I have been married for 8 years and have a 7-year-old son named William.
You have been given access to a time machine. Where, and what time in history would you travel?
Two places, 1775 Versailles, to party and dance like Marie Antoinette or 1600 London, to hang out with Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre.
If you could be a superhero and have one superpower, which one would you want and why?
Telepathy – I would love to know what my students are thinking.
What is one goal you would like to accomplish in your lifetime?
I have already achieved having a husband and child that I adore… my next step is to advance in my career and then wait 20 years for grandbabies… lol
Who is your hero?
My mom – She is patient, strong, kind to everyone, and always there to lean on.
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would that be and why?
London – Globe Theatre
If you described yourself in three words, it would be…
Fun, Talkative, and Creative
If someone made a movie of your life would it be a drama, a comedy, a romantic-comedy, action film, or science fiction?
Romantic Comedy
If you could be anyone other than yourself, who would you be and why?
Why would I want to be anyone else? If you don’t like the way you are, or your circumstances in life, try your best to change it… Don’t change who you are.
Way to go, Elysa!! We are so proud of you! Keep up the great work! Mom