In this series our students ask questions to Birralee Community Members. This week with Mrs Loe.
Name: Inger Loe Roles: Teacher, Careers Adviser, Social Pedagogical Adviser, MOT Coordinator
Joined Birralee: August 2007
Professional
Why did you want to become a teacher?
I became a teacher because I find it fascinating to help others learn and to be part of guiding young people to become responsible, kind, and confident adults. I also have the opportunity to see students build relationships with each other, while also fostering and building a connection with each individual student. Witnessing students achieve mastery and being able to give them positive feedback is an incredibly rewarding experience, making the job feel truly meaningful. Teaching is a highly varied profession; no student is the same, and no day is ever alike.
Where did you work before you joined Birralee?
Steinkjer Montissoriskole, I have worked at Birralee since 2007.
What is the best part of your job?
See the first question + my colleagues! They are amazing!
What is an unknown skill that you have that comes in handy at work?
Being positive, calm and patient
Were you a good student at school?
As a student, I was quite dutiful and very focused on doing well. However, I was also very social and talked a lot during class. This could sometimes be a bit annoying for the teacher and some of my fellow students.
What was your favourite subject at school?
Music, Swimming and Humanities. (We were actually quite lucky as we had our own swimming pool in school!)
What’s your best memory you have from going to school yourself?
In Middle School we recorded our own music album and we spent a lot of time outside in nature during our school day in my younger years.
Mrs Loe in Middle School
What is the worst grade you got on a test?
I got a grade of 2 on a test in probability theory in Maths in middle school.
What would you be, if you hadn’t become a teacher ? Probably a social worker, nurse or veterinarian.
Which book should every student read?
I think students should read the books they find interesting and keep going even though they find it a bit boring in the beginning. Resilience is the key!
Personal
Which historical event would you like to have witnessed?
The recording of We are the World in 1985. It would be amazing to be inside the studio for this and meet all the great musicians.
If you were the president of the world, what law would you introduce?
Everybody in the world should have the right to an education.
Have you ever met someone famous?
I have met Petter Stordalen, Erik Bye, Rune Bratseth, Frode Alnæs
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Training, mountain hiking, skiing, baking, singing and being with my family.
Which instruments do you play?
Guitar, Piano, Brass instruments (Cornet, barytone), african drums, a variety of percussion Instruments
What’s your favourite music album?
Right now it is the newest album of The Cure. But I have several others I enjoy listening to: Alanis Unplugged by Alanis Morisette, Mosaikk 16 biter by Anne Grete Preus, Strangers by Jadudah, Tranquille Emilie by Emilie Nicolas, Ceremonials by Florence + the Machine, Sparks by Imogen Heap, Birrat Birra by Niko Valkeapää, Live in Hamburg by Radka Toneff and many, many more….
Have you ever been on TV?
Nope, not that I know of …
I’m going to the bakery. What will I order for you?
Cinnamon bun please!
What’s your favourite holiday destination?
By the fjords in Norway in the summer or in the mountains in the winter.
What makes you mad?
Injustice
Which Friends character are you?
From the test I just did in on the Internet: Rachel
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Morning person!
Are you an early adopter or a late-adopter?
I DK- Probably in the middle somewhere, but I try my best to keep up.
Which countries have you visited?
Sweden, Danmark, Finland, Spain, France, England, Germany, Poland, Greece, Canada, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland, Croatia…
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