Meeting The New Staff- (2) Mrs Carrie Martlew (English and Drama)

The second member of staff who joined Bablake in 2013-14 to face the probing questions set by our Wheatleyan reporters, Editor Becky Williamson, Deputy Editor Connor Putnam and aspiring journalist Hayley Smith, was English teacher Mrs Carrie Martlew.

Like Miss Laura Watts who was featured yesterday, Mrs Martlew was appointed to the full-time staff after a short-term cover contract in 2012-13.

The interview began, as always, with the quick questions!

1. Strictly or X Factor? Neither! They're both hideous!
2. TOWIE or Made in Chelsea? As above!
3. Facebook or Twitter? Letterwriting!
4. Snapchat or Instagram? You are now speaking a different language!
5. Tea or Coffee? Green tea.
6. Fizzy Drinks or Water? Both.
7. UK or Abroad? I lived in the Middle East for 12 years, but I love living in the UK.
8. Marmite! Love it or hate it? Hate it!
9. Hockey or Netball? Neither!
10. Rugby or Football? Rugby.
11. TV: On Demand or Live? Live.
12. Book or Film? Book.
13. Research: Library or Google? Library.
14. Home-cooking or Takeaway? Home-cooking.
15. Going Out or Staying In? Staying In!
16. Seeing the Sights or Sitting by the Pool? Seeing the sights.
17. Play it Safe or Daredevil? Daredevil- you only live once!
18. Old School or Nu Skool? Old School.
19.Vintage or Contemporary? Vintage.
20. Who did you think would win the World Cup? Sadly, Ireland were not in the Finals!

The interview continued with a few broader questions.

Where did you go to school?
Birmingham.

Where did you go to university?
Northern Ireland.

What was the most useful thing that you learnt throughout your education?
I realised the power of finding things out for myself rather than constantly asking questions.

Please tell us briefly about your role at Bablake?
I was appointed to teach English and Drama.

Are you involved with any co-curricular activities?
Yes! Acting and I am hoping to direct a production at Bablake next academic year.

What's the most rebellious thing you have ever done... that you can tell us about?!
I used to hitch-hike from Belfast when I was at university, but would pocket the flight money my father had sent to me to come home!

What is your favourite type of music?
Indie music.

Where in the world would you love to go?
India.

If you had one superpower, what would it be?
To enable all men to see women as equals.

And finally do you have any hidden talents, a party piece maybe…?
I have an incredible sense of rhythm.

We again thank Becky, Connor and Hayley for setting the questions for this interview and will feature more of the new staff in August.