Nikki Offerding

Q:What made you want to be a teacher?

A: I always played teacher with my siblings growing up. I was fascinated with being an elementary PE teacher. I want to make a difference in students’ lives.

Q: Where did you go to school? What were you like as a student?

A: I went to Tatum High School. I was quiet in school. I was a rule follower and was scared to get in trouble.

Q: What’s your spirit animal?

A: A koala bear.

Q: What was your favorite extracurricular activity you were involved in during high school?

A: Cheer.

Q: What are your hobbies?

A:Working out and watching movies.

Q: Why did you decide to come to Kilgore?

A: My husband was offered a job in Kilgore and my kids went to Kilgore schools. I wanted to work where my kids went to school.

Q: Who’s the most influential person in your life?

A: My parents.

Q: What’s your favorite part about teaching?

A: Seeing how kids can turn their lives around.

Q: What’s the first thing you do in the morning?

A: Workout. 

Q: Describe yourself in four words.

A: Patient, hard-worker, kind, strict