Three Minutes with Marian Koenig

Published 10:04 am Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Highland Hills Elementary Educator of the Year

When and why did you move to Hermiston?

I moved from Portland in 1999 to be closer to family.

What is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston?

My favorite place to eat in Hermiston is a tie between USA Subs and Ixtapa.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time, I like to read, hang out and play board games with my family as well as play frisbee golf at the dam every now and then.

What surprises you about Hermiston?

The thing that surprises me the most about Hermiston is our sense of community and how quickly our town is growing.

What was the last book you read?

The last book that I read was “A Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde.

What website or app do you use most other than Facebook?

I do not use any form of social media, but use Amazon, eBay and YouTube.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

If I could travel anywhere, it would probably be a long trip all over the U.S. I would like to go sightseeing, visit museums and quirky attractions along the way.

What is the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you?

One of the funniest things to happen to me while at work was, a kindergartener came up to me and told me, with a serious expression and tone in his voice that he was not Mexican. He was only part Mexican and he proceeded to point to one of his arms and one of his legs. According to this student the only part of him that was Mexican was the one arm and one leg on opposite sides of his body.

What is one of your goals for the next 12 months?

My goal for the next 12 months is to get out and enjoy the nice weather, finish this school year strong and start planning for my next year’s kindergarteners.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

My proudest accomplishment is receiving my Master’s Degree in Education, so that I can educate and work with children as a career. I love my job, and the students and families that I get to work with on a daily basis. Without the aforementioned accomplishment I would not have been able to receive the honor of being voted teacher of the year!