Name: Mary Pat Lachaussee
What is your favorite part of your job?
I love it when students get a concept as we study. They will say something like “Ok. Now I got it.”
How many years have you been working at Kaplan High?
37 years. This has been my only job.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?
Hands down—Casino
What is something people would never guess about you?
I love Classic Rock music and attend many concerts.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
My 11th grade English teacher, Mrs. Carolyn Campbell. She was an amazing teacher.
Did you graduate from Kaplan high school?
No—Abbeville High School
What is your favorite TV show?
Jeopardy. I record and watch it every day. A close second is Young and the Restless.
What Grade levels and subjects do you teach?
11th and 12th grade Resource
If you had to pick another subject to teach, what would it be?
English-my first degree, after subbing in a Special Education classroom, I realized that was what I wanted to do.
What are your favorite hobbies?
Crossword puzzles, going to sports events (I love to support students at KHS)
What do you love about teaching at KHS?
Even though society is changing as we speak, I still enjoy engaging with the students. Secondly, I have made some lasting friendships with coworkers.
Are you involved in any extracurricular clubs or sports at KHS?
Special Olympics, Testing, Graduation, Track support
Favorite Teacher Quote:
“Don’t park in the last lined spot on the horseshoe.”