Malea Jaffe, art teacher at ROJH, is part of the Medical Services team during the mock disaster drill. Jaffe discussed her thoughts about the drill with “RO: In the Know.”

Q: What were your thoughts when you were selected for the medical services team?

A: I was excited because I enjoy medical work and first aid and helping people.

Q: How have you prepared for your role on the medical services team?

A: I stay certified every year in first aid and CPR during the summer.

Q: What are you nervous about?

A:  That all students are not accounted for, and knowing where everyone is at all times.

Q: Why do you think you were selected for this role?

A: Probably because I’m usually pretty organized.

Q: What do you think your greatest strengths will be?

A: Staying calm.

Q: How do you think this will help the school district?

A: It shows us what our strengths and weaknesses are, and where our weaknesses are, we can make improvements.

Q: What is one thing you are most looking forward to and one thing that you’re not?

A: Being able to use what I have learned. What I’m not looking forward to is the afternoon when it’s all over and trying to keep my kids focused.

Q: What went through your mind as the mock disaster happened?

A: Trying to remember to do everything I needed to do.

Q: How did you help?

A: I assisted the injured students in the cafeteria, taking them to the ambulances and also to the football field, taking them in wheelchairs.