Teacher spotlight: Alexis Richardson
Published 1:42 am Thursday, October 16, 2014
Alexis Richardson is a fifth-grade math teacher at Isenberg Elementary School.
Years teaching: 6
Family: 6-year-old beautiful daughter, Mikayla, and loving husband, Larry Richardson
Favorite food: Triple chocolate meltdown
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite TV shows: “Scandal” and “How to Get Away with Murder”
Favorite book: “The Watson’s go to Birmingham” by Christopher Paul Curtis
Favorite movies: “Annie” and “Free Willie”
Favorite sport or team: Basketball and the New England Patriots
Hobbies: Going to the movies and do-it-yourself projects
Dream vacation: Bermuda
Prized possession: My daughter, Mikayla
Actor who would star in the movie of my life: Monique
Motto: “It is OK not to know, but it isn’t OK to not try.”
Three words that describe me: Caring, smart and funny
Someone who inspires you: First Lady Michelle Obama
Greatest accomplishment: D.R.E.A.M. Girls (Determined to Reach, Empower and Mentor Girls)
Favorite quote: “Don’t be limited by others’ limited imaginations.” — Dr. Mae Jemison