Teacher Spotlight 
A special feature by Mirabel Valsechi, GHS Yearbook Staff Member.
Supported by GHS Yearbook Advisor, Heather Pier.
Antonella Spinelli
Q: Who is in your family?
A: My Fiancé, Brian; son, AJ; daughter,Gabriella; granddaughter, Giulianna Sophia; step- son, Tyler; and step- daughter, Paityn.
Q: What is your favorite song or artist?
A: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor.
Q: What do you do (when you're not at school), for fun?
A: Go out to dinner with friends, play with Giulianna, and shop! I enjoy cooking recipes that I find online.
Q: What was/is your favorite subject?
A: I went to Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport and liked accounting and typing.
Q: Who was/is your favorite teacher? Why?
A: It was Mrs. Willoughby and Mrs. Murphy in high school. They really inspired me to become a business teacher.
Q: What is your favorite season? Why?
A: Fall--sweatshirt weather.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: It would have to be Otis 12 pizza and wings!
Q: What are you really good at?
A: I feel that I am really good at multitasking due to the many hats that I wear at school.
Q: What are you really bad at?
A: Working out on a consistent basis.
Q: If there is one thing you could change about the world, what would it be?
A: I would love to get rid of homelessness.
Q: Who is your hero or someone who inspires you?
A: My parents. They were immigrants from Naples, Italy and have truly inspired me to be the best that I can be.
Q: If you had the choice to have lunch with anyone in the world, who would you invite?
A: It would have to be Sylvester Stallone, he's the Italian Stallion and my hero who shares the same heritage!
Q: What do you like most about Girard or what do you think makes Girard a special place, either the community or your school?
A: I have thoroughly enjoyed working at Girard, and the students are the best part of it. I especially love going out and about in the community and seeing how successful students have become.
Q: What advice would you give to GHS students?
A: Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life!
Q: As you approach retirement, what wish do you have for the GSD community going forward?
A: I would love to see the Diversified Occupations program continue to grow under the leadership of Yvonne Conley! This co-op opportunity allows students to go out and work while earning credits and possibly obtain full-time employment upon graduation. I think it is very valuable that we make connections with community businesses in the school.
It not only helps students continue to grow as a student and be ready for the real world, yet I've seen so much value in the connections made between the businesses in our communities and our district.
Q: What are you most looking forward to about retirement?
A: I am going to follow my love for accounting and work in an office for a few years. I also plan on spending a great deal of quality time with my granddaughter, Giulianna!