Danielle Arnold, mother of two, wife to one of America’s finest, and OHS teacher, is back for another year.

Arnold, who took a leave of absence this previous school year, is once again a new face on campus this year

Q:How many years have you been teaching?

A: “I have been teaching for five years, plus the one I took off, so 2009-2010 was my first year.”

Q. Why were you gone for a year?

A:”I took the year off to have my second son and be at home with my kids while my husband was deployed to Afghanistan for six months. It was a difficult time, but very worth it to be home raising my children.”

Q. Why did you choose to teach at OHS?

A: “I chose OHS because I grew up in this district and knew it was such a wonderful and beautiful campus. The faculty is great and so supportive, and I love OHS.”

Q. What classes do you teach this year?

A: “I just teach algebra 1-2 this year.”

Q. What is your favorite grade level to teach?

A: “I have had experiences teaching 6-12th grades, some of those experiences were while I was in college, but I really do enjoy freshmen. It’s such an awkward transitional stage into becoming an adult and getting more responsibilities,they’re a fun group.”

Q. Why teach high school rather than a different grade level?

A: “I love high school because the kids are fun and snarky. I enjoy the occasional sarcastic comment! You can’t have as much fun joking around with younger kids. Plus I love algebra! So high school math is the place for me.”

Q. What is your favorite part about teaching?

A: “My favorite part about teaching is making connections with the kiddos. I love feeling like I’m making a difference in someone’s life or knowing I am someone that a student can count on in tough times. I like to share my experiences too and let kids know that they are not alone. Oh, I also love algebra!”

Q. Where did you go to college?

A: “I went to college at the best university in the world. The University of Arizona! Go Cats! Bear down!!”