Philip LaFontaine teaches to his social studies class.
Philip LaFontaine
Social Studies/Coach
Q: What made you want to be a teacher?
A: Having great teachers and coaches growing up inspired me to be a teacher.
Q: Where did you go to school?
A: I went to Navasota High School, and I went to college at Northwestern University.
Q: What were you like as a student?
A: I was funny and outgoing. I could never sit still.
Q: What was your favorite extracurricular activity you were involved in during high school?
A: Football and yearbook.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Drawing, golf and XBOX.
Q:Why did you decide to come to Kilgore?
A: I’ve always heard what a great school it is. I also knew that it was family-oriented.
Q: Who’s the most influential person in your life?
A: Jesus and my family.
Q: What’s your favorite part about teaching?
A: Being able to have on student’s lives and their future.
Q: What’s the first thing you do in the morning?
A: Try not to wake up.
Q: Describe yourself in three words.
A: Raise the roof.