(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights fifth-grade science teacher Adam Weatherford of East Marion Elementary School.)
Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born in Columbia on Nov. 12, 1993.
Q: Where did you attend school?
A: I attended Columbia public schools, then Pearl River Community College and William Carey University.
Q: Where all have you lived?
A: I’ve only lived in Columbia.
Q: Where do you work? Tell us about your job/company.
A: I teach three fifth-grade science classes at East Marion. We’ve been working on the scientific method for the past three weeks.
Q: What led you to your profession?
A: I wanted the opportunity to make the future better for this generation, and make their generation better than what my generation had.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
A: I enjoy the fact that I can make a difference in children’s lives.
Q: What was your first job?
A: My first job was working at The Columbian-Progress as a circulation driver.
Q: Who is the person who has been most influential in your life?
A: I would have to say my mentor, Alyssa Chandlee, when I was an intern at Forrest County. She is an investigator, who has a really hard job working with special victims. She would work with children who had been abused, and she would make it seem like everything was going to be OK and stay positive. At the same time, she is firm with her job with the perpetrator, and does it the best she can.
Q: If you had to relive one day from life over and over again, what day would you choose?
A: One of the days that I was on vacation in Hawaii on Oahu. It was just relaxing. It was a completely different scenario there.
Q: If you could have anything for your last meal on earth, what would it be?
A: I would want a steak with a baked potato.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: I’ve always wanted to go to England.
Q: What hobbies/activities do you like to do in your spare time?
A: I like to hang out with friends and watch TV.
Q: What do you enjoy most about living and working in Columbia and Marion County?
A: I like the tightness of the community. Everybody knows each other and is nice to each other.
Q: If you could have lunch with anyone from your life or history, who would it be and why?
A: My great grandmother, Lesie Mae Williams. She was always so positive and made you feel good about everything.
Q: How would you like to be remembered?
A: I would like to be remembered as a fun and energetic person.
Q: Would you rather read a good book or watch a good movie and why?
A: I would rather watch a good movie. I don’t enjoy reading.
— Joshua Campbell
Pictured Above: Adam Weatherford, 23, is in his first year as a science teacher at East Marion Elementary School. | Photo by Joshua Campbell
