Humans of SLA Beeber: Mr.Roy

What is your name

Matthew Roy

What is your earliest memory ?

“When I was little,about 3 years old and being in the back yard. I remember children that were the children of my mothers friend. I remember seeing a bee. A big bumble bee. It didn't sting me or anything. It is just a part I remembered.”

Who raised you growing up?

“My parents. Mother and Father. I also spent a lot of time with grandparents. They lived close in the same neighborhood as me.”

What is your favorite childhood memory?

“Playing outside. I lived in an area around the woods. So there were ponds and streams near by. And rocks.Huge rocks like the size of houses.”

How do you define yourself?

“A husband, father, teacher. By the major roles in my life.”

Where do yourself in 10 years?

“Still in education. Imagine still a teacher in the classroom. May teach a different subjects. Ultimately still teaching at SLA. Have no desire to leave SLA unless something happens that could change it.”

What are your goals in life?

“Be a good husband to my wife, helping her as she helps me. Father to my children, raising three kids that turn into good happy adults. Being a teacher and continuing to play music and do some writing.”

When you die, how do you want to be remembered?