Ms. Fitzgerald (Ms. Fitz) is the Norman High School Teacher of the Week. She loves to be a part of the school’s culture and activities. Ms. Fitz cares a lot about the well-being of her students and makes a point to always have her kids write one good thing every morning. Her catch phrase, according to Ms. Fitz, is “Every day might not be a good day, but there is always one good thing in every day.”
Q: How long have you been working at Norman High School and what do you teach?
A: This will be my third year. I teach AP PreCalculus and Algebra II.
Q: Have you always wanted to be a math teacher?
A: Since about seventh grade, I think I knew I was going to be a math teacher. I did search for other options when I went to college just to make sure, and I did not like anything as much as teaching.
Q: Do you have any other plans for your career, or do you think you will stay with teaching?
A: I am currently in my master’s for education administration. So, I will move into some sort of administrative role.
Q: Are there any clubs, teams, or groups that you’re a part of or in charge of?
A: I am the Norman High School girls tennis coach. I also sponsor Math Honor Society.
Q: What are some things you enjoy about Norman High School?
A: Well, first of all, our teacher culture is really cool, very supportive of professional development. We just kind of have a shared belief that, “you’re never done learning.” We’re really supportive of helping each other continue to learn and be our best selves for our kids. It’s also a really inviting place. Plus, I love my kiddos.
Q: What are some good memories you have here at Norman High?
A: Every game day that we do. Also every one-on-one conversation I get to have with a student is a positive memory for me and a reason I stay.
Q: Did you do anything over fall break you would like to share?
A: I went to Tulsa to visit with my parents. We played D&D while I was there, and pickleball. I also worked a lot.
Q: Do you have any big plans for the rest of the year?
A: In July, I’m taking a group of kids to France and Switzerland for 10 days. It’s super exciting. I can’t wait to do that. My best friend is getting married, so we are going on her bachelorette trip over spring break. I’m also going to the beach for New Years.
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Vergil Ilaoa, Writer/Editor
I am a Senior at Norman High School. I have been a part of our Newspaper since 2024. I enjoy writing, so the class looked like a good idea. The orchestra has been a part of my high school experience all four years. I play the violin in the Symphonic Orchestra with Waddell as the conductor.
As I am nearing the end of high school, my goal is to attend OU next year and work towards vet school. I love animals and have quite a few: four dogs, two guinea pigs, one cat, and one horse. Their names include: Joy, Jazzy, Boonie, Cupid, Clyde, Wybie, Scrabbles, and Strider. All of them are amazing. :)