Aliza Driller
Marital Status:
Divorced
Children?
2
Education:
Bard College: BA, Masters: Linguistics/ ESL,EFL
Occupation:
Art teacher, Department Chairperson, Highland HS
SUNY New Paltz: professor, Art Ed.
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
art commissions: murals, jewelry....
Curriculum development for the Arts, NYS
Current hobbies and interests:
soccer mom / crafts / working out / environmental conservation / hiking / nutrition
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
just starting....
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Travel to New Zealand and Australia and explore.
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
My children: They have taught me about life and true love.
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
One day at a time... for now it's teaching and raising kids, both with the idea to leave this world a better place by teaching responsibility, tolerance and compassion
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
What free time?...in my dreams I indulge in Yoga, dance, hike, paint, go to museums and shows....good food and friends....nice
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
Doing something that makes the world a better place.
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
Messtock, Mrs. Mahoney's art class, Mr. Postal and his magical theatrical way of capturing my interest, Mid Summers Night Dream, dissecting the fetal pig, paper air planes out Mr Werba's window
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
Supporting a home and kids, maintaining an adequate level of comfort and experiences on my own for my kids.
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
I am not wise enough yet to give advice yet
How have you changed since high school?
Care less about something's and more about others...
What else should we know about you?!
Looking forward to seeing everyone!