Tony Balbo
Tony grew up only a mile from St. Joseph High school where he graduated in1986. Tony began working as a home tutor for students in Special Education from 2000-2003. He began teaching at the High School in 2003 teaching World History and Alternative Education. In 2004, Tony taught World History for three hours while simultaneously doing his student teaching 4 hours a day. After that, from 2005-2008, Tony taught Psychology and Sociology. From 2008 on, he has been teaching Special Education.
1. Favorite meme?
I don't really have one. I'm not of an internet guy.
2. What's your favorite movie?
It's a Wonderful Life
3. Favorite song?
Sussudio, by Phil Collins
4. Favorite color?
Black and Gold are tied for favorite
5. Favorite book?
St. Joseph Teacher's Handbook
7. Which has been the best phase of your life?
The last 10 years since I became a parent
9. Biggest fear?
Death
10. How would you like to be remembered?
As everyone's favorite "uncle"
11. Best present you have ever received?
Golf clubs from my Dad
12. Best present you have ever given?
Sending Mary to Washington, D.C. for her class trip
16. Would you ever change your name, and if so, what would your new one be?
No. I'm too old to remember a new name
17. If you were a dinosaur, which one would you be?
The big one from Land of the Lost
19. Do you have a hobby?
Several. Golf, reading, and now writing
21. What do you consider is the most important trait in a person?
Trustworthiness
22. What's your favorite subject to teach?
Algebra
23. What's your favorite piece of clothing?
My Terry Bradshaw jersey
24. Favorite food?
Steak
26. Water or soda?
Soda
32. Who are you in your group of friends?
Anthony Balbo
33. Only child or surrounded by siblings?
One full sibling and 5 half siblings
38. Flip flops or sneakers?
Sneakers
40. What's your favorite time of year?
Christmas
42. Beach or pool?
Pool, I hate sand
44. How do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hopefully, alive
45. If you were president, what would be the first thing you would do?
Give a whole heck of a lot more to education after firing Betsy DeVos
46. Three wishes?
A. My kids grow up to be productive and happy
B. I live long enough to dance at their children's wedding
C. To have enough money to travel
48. Junk or healthy food?
YES
50. What's the best thing that has happened to you until this moment?
I adopted Howie and Mary
