My Interviews

I was able to contact one of my former English high school teachers and ask her a few questions over the phone before her class began. It was a very short conversation but I was able to receive some type of direction on where I should be looking and applying after I graduate this May and pursue graduate school and employment in the education field. Well here it goes....


What is one of your favorite topics to teach as an English teacher?

Creative Writing, hands down. But, we no longer have the creative writing course at Prosser Career Academy. FYI: One of my poems will be published in After Hours magazine, so I am reading for the magazine this Friday at Molly Malone's in Oak Park at 7:30. It is a release party.

Considering that I am graduating this Spring, is there any assistance or advice you can lend in transitioning from undergrad to graduate school and possibly working in the education field?

Well, do you want to teach full time or part time? Clarify for me. I know that North Lawndale Prep is hiring, but I do not have the details. You might email them and inquire about this. Also, you may check into alternative schools. And, are you applying for grad school for next year or at a later date?



After the short interview, I was able to visit my old neighborhood and speak with Joe, owner of Quality Car Corner on the Northwest side of Chicago.

Do you provide your own inventory transportation of do you contract an outside company?

We actually provide our own transportation. With a tow truck, we bring back the inventory from the auction or other dealerships that may have trade ins.

How long have you been in in business and what has allowed you to do so?


Quality Car Corner has been around this area for over 40 years! We started out as a real small lot and now we have two locations. I believe we have stayed in business for this long because of our long-term relationship with our customers. Making sure your honest and can provide quality cars at a economical price will help customers return and tell others about us.


Do you service the vehicles yourself? If so, how extensive is the repairs?

We only do minor maintenance to the vehicles like oil/transmission changes, brakes, shampooing carpets, and minor cosmetic touch-ups if the car needs some body work. But, for the most part, the cars are sold as is without any warranty.