Interview

Post the interview Interview face to face with Robert Sales **Mr. Sales** -What’s the best part about your job? Working with the kids -What are some things you wish you could change about your job? Reinstate coorporal punishment -What are some parts of your job that are more flexible and allow you to do what you want? Class curriculum -What are parts of your job that are very strict and you don't really have any leeway? Duties and scheduling -What are the more stressful parts of your job? Meetings and paperwork about suspensions and referrals -Did you imagine yourself doing this as a career when you were younger? Yes I've always wanted to be a coach/teacher -What other jobs have you had? High school security, Special ED teacher, elementary PE teacher -What motivates you in your job? To hang out with the students/players -What are some things in your job that have surprised you/what did you not expect with your job? (good and bad) Students set too low of expectations for themselves -What is the best thing about being a coach? Seeing kids get better -What are some challenging things about being a coach? Talent level, commitment from kids, parent involvement, keeping everything in perspective -Why did you want to become a PE teacher? Only had one cool PE teacher growing up that would have fun with the kids and participate so he wanted to be like that and make it fun

Interview over E-mail with Natalie Pramenko.
 * How long have you been coaching? This is actually my 21st year. I started at the University of Nevada, Reno where I cheered and went to school. I have mostly coached high schools since then, but I did do 4 years at Peak Athletics coaching the Senior All Star Team.
 * What did you receive your degree in? BS in Biology
 * What are the best things about coaching? I love working with teenagers, and I love the sport of cheerleading. It allows me to combine my two favorite things. I love providing a structured environment for kids where they can participate in a supportive AND competitive arena. I believe it is as important to support our athletic teams here at AHS as it is to be able to compete. I am grateful for the opportunity to do both here at AHS.
 * What are the worst things about coaching? Probably the time it takes me away from my family.
 * What challenges have you faced when you were coaching? In high school, sometimes grades and injuries can be frustrating when we are close to a competition date.
 * What all have you coached? Cheerleading at the junior high, high school, college and all star level.
 * What motivates you to go to practice everyday? I LOVE the girls I work with! I also know we need every minute of every scheduled practice to be the very best they can be. I don’t let them slack off during practice. For the most part, every practice is only 2 hours, so it is valuable time. I try hard not to schedule extra practices very often since they also cheer so many games throughout the week too.
 * Why did you want to become a coach? I want my girls to enjoy the sport of cheerleading as much as I always have. I have learned so much as a cheerleader and then as a coach about teamwork, leadership, success, and failure. I hope they learn those same things. . . and more! I also love taking a brand new team every year and pushing them as far as they can go.
 * What do you like about your job as an administrator? Again, I just love working with teenagers! I loved being a teacher too, and I always know that in my heart, that is who and what I am. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such an amazing staff and group of students here at Arapahoe. I like being in a leadership position in a school where I can help and make a difference for the entire student and staff population. I also love working with kids that struggle both academically and behaviorally. It is motivating when I see students make mistakes and then turn around and learn from them.
 * What don't you like about your job as an administrator? Again, probably the time it takes me away from my own kids!
 * What's flexible about being the head coach and an administrator? Do you hope to continue being an administrator here at Arapahoe until you retire? I’m not so sure I understand the first part of this question. I feel fortunate that I can do both. At my previous school, I was not allowed to be an administrator AND coach! Yes, definitely! I want to stay here at Arapahoe for my ENTIRE career! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! J