Teacher of the Week: Joann Pitzer, Stinson Elementary

Subject you teach  Music.

Age  38 (for 10 years now).

Number of years in the profession  20 working with kids.

Hometown Titusville, Fla.

Education  Bachelor of science in music eduction Olivet Nazarene University; master’s degree from Nova University.

Family  Husband of 22 years, Tim; daughter, Ashley; son, Jordan.

Interests and hobbies  Reading, running and Starbucks.

Favorite cafeteria lunch  Chef salad.

Favorite TV show  “Sing-Off,” “X-Factor,” any of the music/talent shows.

The song you can’t get out of your head  These days, “Monster Mash.”

Guilty pleasure  Long baths with a good book and STARBUCKS!

One thing your students taught you  Music should be fun.

What would you be doing if you weren’t teaching?  I’m sure it would be something that involved working with children.

Two qualities that all great teachers have  Joy and a love for what you do.

Three people, dead or alive, you would like to have coffee with  Mother Theresa, Mozart, my father-in-law.

Actor you would you want to play you in a movie about your life Sandra Bullock (if only!)

Two items on your bucket list  Go to Italy and Russia; Visit the continents of Antarctica and Africa (I’ve been to all of the others)!