Each month we are highlighting different staff members to encourage appreciation and awareness. This month take a moment to say hello to Mrs. Filas! A cheerful greeting or smile can help create a school full of warmth. Her work is so appreciate in the lives of those she impacts. Thanks for all you do!
Nicole Ashley Filas
Job Title: High School Severe and Multiply Impaired Teacher
Description of what you do for Dearborn Schools in 3 sentences or less:
Making a difference, one life at a time.
What Elementary School did you attend? (Name, City, State)
St. Joseph Catholic School. Howell, MI
How long have you been at Howe and how many years of professional work experience do you have?
9 years at Howe School.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A doctor
Name something you look forward to each day you walk into Howe?
The excitement and happiness on my students’ faces.
What was your first job?
Pool concession stand.
Share with us a few of your favorite things…
shopping, basketball, swimming, and my children.
What is your favorite genre of books to read?
True Crime
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
Ability to play basketball in a wheelchair.
How would your co-workers describe you?
Caring
What is your greatest achievement?
Getting out of a wheelchair and relearning how to walk again.
What parts of our school Mission/Beliefs/Vision do you connect with?
Promoting independence with Functional life skills.
How would you describe our school culture?
Inclusive and welcoming
What is your classroom like?
A loving family community
What’s the day-to-day of your role like?
Every day is a different experience!
Do you have a success story, aha moment, or funny school memory you can share?
When my class was out on community based instruction, one of my students got a person to put a turkey on the back of his wheelchair without our knowledge. He almost stole a turkey and a 6 pack of orange pop!
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