Three Minutes with Blaine Ganvoa

Published 10:25 am Wednesday, July 28, 2021

History teacher and volleyball coach at Stanfield Secondary School

When and why did you move to Hermiston?

In 2015 to be closer to my job. I used to live in Boardman.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston?

Don’t have one; prefer eating at home.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Road and mountain biking, along with hiking.

What surprises you about Hermiston?

The community support of youth activities.

What was the last book you read?

“Dare to Lead” by Brene Brown.

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

I don’t have Facebook, I use Twitter.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go, and why?

Spain, to capture more of my heritage to pass on to my kids.

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

Once when brushing my teeth, as the toothbrush was being raised to my mouth, I sneezed and toothpaste went into my nostril, at which point I accidentally snorted it up my nose further. Crazy how much that burned.

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

To read one book per month of varying genres.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Being a first generation college graduate and having my wife and kids present at both my bachelor’s and master’s graduation ceremonies.