Teacher spotlight: Kara Burnett
Published 12:00 am Thursday, April 16, 2015
Kara Burnett is a third-grade teacher at Faith Elementary School.
Years teaching: Seven years
Family: My husband, Jason, and my cat, Colby Jack
Favorite food: Guacamole and chips
Favorite color: Pink, turquoise and gold
Favorite TV show: HGTV– “Fixer Upper” and “House Hunters”
Favorite book: Any book written by Emily Giffin or Nicholas Sparks
Favorite movies: “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Dear John”
Favorite sport and team: Soccer and baseball, Carolina Tarheels and Atlanta Braves
Hobbies: Shopping, running and cycling, crafting with my silhouette, reading
Dream vacation: Rome, Italy
Prized possession: My childhood scrapbooks and my wedding albums
Actor who would star in the movie of my life: Jennifer Aniston
Hidden talent: Singing the preamble to the constitution (I Love Schoolhouse Rock!)
Motto: Leave a little sparkle wherever you go.
Three words that describe me: Outgoing, unique and thoughtful
Someone who inspires you: My family and my Girls on the Run team
Greatest accomplishment: Completing my master’s degree in curriculum and supervision and becoming an North Carolina All State Cheerleader
Favorite quote: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.” By Dr. Seuss