Meet Rebecca Senecal, our Featured Teacher for the October/November 2024 issue of Giggle Magazine!
Mrs. Senecal is originally from Fort Lauderdale, has a degree in sports management marketing and has been teaching for 23 years. She is married and mom to Chase (23), Chad (20) and Ryan (17).
WHERE DO YOU TEACH?
Jupiter High School.
WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH?
9-12
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER?
23 years.
WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH?
AICE Travel and Tourism
Why were you inspired to teach?
I always played teacher when I was a little girl. I loved school and, I want more students to enjoy going to school.
What is your favorite part of the school day?
The morning. Even though I get up early, I feel that sometimes when the bell rings it is hurry up and go time.
Do you have a favorite assignment/ project that you typically assign your students?
I love doing interactive activities using slides and social media boards. My favorite is when they plan their own vacation because they really own the project.
How do you wind down from a long day of teaching?
Running. I am an avid runner and run 5 miles/day. It gets my mind straight and helps me plan for the future.
What hobbies do you enjoy?
I like tennis and shopping. I am NOT an artist.
Share a funny teaching moment.
I had a really rowdy 7th period class one year, and I was trying to keep their attention while doing notes. I tripped over a Chromebook cord and fell flat on my face.
If you were a superhero, who would you be?
Wonder Woman… as my husband says. I have three kids and they all played different sports at different times. I needed to fly to pick them up sometimes.
What is your favorite book?
Facebook … not really. Probably “A Light in the Attic.” I love stories about history and particularly WWII time. Stories of woman and heroism during WWII mostly.
If you could share 3 pieces of advice to parents about how to make school time amazing, what would it be?
- Make your student go to school! Absences stress kids out in the long run.
- Check grades regularly. Don’t wait until end of marking period to ask questions. You are not helicoptering by checking each week. Lots of high school parents are there in elementary and middle school and then give up in high school thinking they are independent. They are sort-of, sometimes.
- Take your children to travel, a lot. Even if it is to local attractions. Spend time with them. In the end it will build a tight family bond. Even if they seem like they hate it and are bored.