Tatum Thorne, nutrition teacher at ROJH, is part of the Student Care and Control team during the mock disaster drill. Thorne discussed his thoughts about the drill with “RO: In the Know.”

Q: What made you pick your role? 

A: It was picked for me, but I like the responsibility.

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

A: Because of my years of experience.

Q: What were your thoughts when you were selected for Student Care and Control?

A: It’s a heavy responsibility because it’s going to be loud and everyone is going to have their own responsibility.

Q: How have you prepared for your role on Student Care and Control team?

A: I have 15 years of experience, I have been in two other mock disaster drills, and I have also spent many hours in training.

Q: What are you nervous about?

A: Nothing, it’s just another day. We take care of our students during school, which it’s pretty much the same.

Q: What do you think your greatest strengths will be as a team member?

A: My calmness, knowledge of the plan and ability to work with others.

Q: What is your opinion about the mock disaster drill?

A:It’s going to be a true test of our readiness.

Q: How do you think the drill will benefit students?

A:It lets parents know their students will be safe, and we will know what to do without any problems.

Q: How do you think the drill will go?

A: Crazy at time,s because we are going to be trying to move students to the right place and making sure everyone is there.