Shirley Madathil is a true Oregonian. She grew up right here in Eugene and attended the University of Oregon. When she first started college, she wanted to become a lawyer, but ended up becoming a teacher.
Miss Madathil teaches 8th grade block and a 6th grade drama class. The thing that Miss Madathil likes best about teaching is that her students make her laugh. She speaks French and understands her parents native language, Malyalama. The five words that she would use to describe herself are: energetic, enthusiastic, supportive, caring, and dramatic. In her spare time, she plays the keyboard and sings. She also enjoys tennis, hiking, and camping. her favorite movie is The Fugitive, and her favorite actors are Ben Affleck and Harrison Ford. She listens to pop music (she hates boy bands) and her all-time favorite is jazz. Her favorite treats are Ben & Jerry’s Peanut Turtles ice cream, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and milk chocolate.
If she could have one wish, Miss Madathil would want people to think about others before themselves.