#about fi

What drew your character to this particular profession?  During her formative years Fiona saw her mom go back to school for nursing, and it instilled the importance of education in her.  Fiona was in college and unsure what the future held for her, but she was teaching drum lessons on the side between school and soccer practice.  Her favorite students were always the enthusiastic kids.  It didn’t take long before Fiona realized she would be happy teaching kids full time.  

How did your character land their position? Did someone help them get an interview or offer a recommendation?  When Fiona made the decision to move to New York from Jersey, she applied to a wide variety of schools.  The Charrette School wasn’t only one of the first ones to show interest, but it was also within walking distance of the apartment she’d share with Puck.   

Does your character have set hours? Do they have a flexible work schedule? Do they have to get up early or work late?  Fiona’s hours are pretty set.  However, there are days she needs to hang around the classroom longer than others.  She tries to avoid having to get there early as much as possible.  

Does your character have coworkers? Do they get along with their coworkers? Whom do they interact with most?  Fiona adores her co-workers!  Her fellow teachers are some of the best people she knows.  She tries not to play faves even with her fellow teachers but Sam, Rowan, and Amber are her favorites.  

What challenges does your character face daily when it comes to their job? Are there drawbacks to their current position? Is there something in particular in which they’ve struggled?  Fiona loves children but there are some days where they are just simply exhausting.  There’s also the fact she’s on a constant deadline and often doesn’t feel she has enough time to pull all her lesson plans together as precisely as she’d like.  

Are there perks to your character’s job?  The hours work really well for her.  She’s able to still stay dedicated to playing soccer which is important to her.  The summers off too are a major bonus.  

How does your character celebrate job-related successes?  How she celebrates most things: ordering a bunch of take out. 

What’s your character’s favorite part of their work day?  Occasionally she’ll join a game of basketball during the kid’s lunch period and it’s the most fun she has at work tbh.  

Is your character good at what they do? She genuinely is!  Fiona has a knack for communicating with her students, and sure some kids are more difficult than others but overall she’s able to balance being in a position of authority while gaining their trust.