Maria Schildan, science teacher at ROJH, is part of the Student Care and Control team during the mock disaster drill. Schildan discussed her thoughts about the drill with ”RO: in the Know.”

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

A: It’s a big responsibility, and I want to do a good job.

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

A: Lots of meetings with the district.

Q: What are you nervous about?

A:  We don’t know 100 percent of what’s going to happen because we have never been in this before.

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

A: Military experience.

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

A: I work well as a team, and pay attention to detail.

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

A: It’s good to get ready for an emergency drill, good for students and teachers.

Q: How do you think how the mock disaster will go?

A: Busy and stressful, but Red Oak is going to do a great job. We will be just fine.

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

A: Most of the students have never been in a mock disaster, so it’s going to be good to keep them safe if it happens.