Meet Mrs. Willbanks
Mrs. Willbanks, Counselor
February 10, 2022
Where did you graduate from? High School and College
-Muncie Southside; Ball State for BS; Purdue for MS
Do you sponsor any clubs or coaches? Which ones?
-Theatre
Family (spouse, kids, pets)
-Husband: Bobby; Daughter: Kaitlin (27); Dog: Elphaba (Elphie); Cat: Amaryllis
Why did you become a teacher?
-I became an English teacher because I loved literature and writing; I stayed in education because I love kids.
What do you like most about teaching?
-Watching kids as they become who they’re meant to be
How long have you been teaching and how long at Twin Lakes?
-5 years in the classroom; 32 as a counselor. All at Twin Lakes.
What does your perfect weekend look like?
-A day on the water (pontoon, kayak) with family and friends and Elphie
List of hobbies if any?
-Reading
Favorite Treats?
-Dark chocolate
Favorite type of music – favorite songs or musicians
-I love sooo many kinds of music and artists.
Any Fun Facts about you?
-I’m a 5-time (and counting!) cancer survivor. I don’t know if that’s fun, but I’m pretty happy about it. đŸ™‚