By, Brittany Maslov,Grade 7

Our assistant principal, Mr. Natale, is new at our school this year. When I was asked to do an interview with him I was so excited! I learned so much about him. Here see for yourself.

B: How long have you worked for Hawthorn?
Mr.N: This is my first year.

B: Where did you work before you came here?
Mr.N: Two other schools,one in Wilmette and one in Evanston.

B: Do you live in Vernon Hills? If not were do you live?
Mr.N: No, I live in the city of Chicago, but my wife and I are hoping to sell and move to Vernon Hills.

B: When you were in middle school where did you go to school?
Mr.N: I lived in New York. I went to a school called Wilder Lynch Middle School in up-state New York.

B: Why did you choose to come to HMN?
Mr.N: For a few reasons. There was a job opening in a high-achieving school district, I really liked the Vernon Hills area a lot, and it's a great place to raise a family.

B :Whats your favorite baseball team?
Mr.N: New York Yankees.

B: What sports do you like to watch, and do you like to play sports?
Mr.N: I like to watch football and play basketball.

B: What is your dream job?
Mr.N: I'd like to be a superintendant.

B: Do you think the New York Giants should have won the Superbowl?
Mr.N: Absolutely! I'm from New York... I'm a HUGE Giants fan!