In the Mind of Lillian

Gavin Barrett

This is Lillian and she is 12 years old

Gavin Barrett, Contributer

Have you ever interviewed someone? Today I’m going to share an interview about Lillian and what is going on in her mind. I just want wanted to say thank you Lillian for your time to answer these questions.

Q: What are your future goals for this year?
A: My future goals are to get through 7th grade.
Q: Tell a story about an accomplishment or event from your past that had a significant impact on you.
A: I don’t really have one
Q: Tell a story that says something important about who you are.
A: Devin [her brother], I wouldn’t really be much of who I am if it weren’t for him, he’s a pretty big part of my life.
Q: Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, which marked your transition from childhood to within your culture, community, or family.
A: We went to California over spring break.
Follow up Q: What did you do in California.
Follow up A: We saw my grandparents.
Follow up Q: Was there anything else.
Follow up A: I went to the ocean for the first time.
Connection: Same with me I went to California to see the ocean.
Q: find a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
A: My parents are split so I decide which house I want to go to that day.
Q: Do you believe that this is a good school? Why or why not?
A: I think it’s good enough to cause most of the people I know have gone here.
Q: Tell a story that shows what you find most challenging/rewarding about being a student.
A: Keeping up with everything you have to do in 7th grade.
Q: Have you ever thought about changing your school? If so, why didn’t you?

A: If I were able to yeah I would, to make new friends.
Q: How is this school different from or similar to the elementary school you went to growing up?
A: Well since emporia is a small town we are more connected to each other, so it’s about the same.
Q: Tell about a teacher who had a significant impact on you.
A: Probably my fourth-grade teacher, because she was nice and forgiving.
Q: What was the happiest moment of your life?
A: Getting my cats
Q: Who has been the biggest influence on your life? What lessons did you learn?
A: My parents are encouraging me.
Q: How has your life been different from what you’d imagined?
A: When I was younger I thought it would be different
Q: What is the hardest thing you have ever had to do?
A: Trying to multitask.
Q: What are you proudest of in your life? Why?
A: Getting into world studies I heard that was really.

That’s all the questions I wanted you to answer today. Again Lillian thank you for your time for answering these questions.