Five Minutes with Staff - Meet Bianca Conforti

How long have you worked at Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs?
This year is my tenth year at the College. I started in 2014! Time sure does fly...

What is your role at the school?
A Teacher of English and Humanities. I also have a Year 8 Homeroom.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?
Helping my students grow as English/Humanities learners. Student appreciation, even in the small things (means a lot to us teachers).

What is your ideal way to relax/unwind?
I'd say having a lazy day at home. In saying that, a beach or park walk (something scenic) always does the trick.

When you were little what did you aspire to be?
I always wanted to be a teacher, from very young (when I could write). I even played 'teachers' growing up. However, I did consider becoming a lawyer, my second preference of career.

What was your favourite subject at school?
History. English, second.

What skill would you like to master?
Cooking. I've made some progress, but have to keep at it and practise.

What book/tv series/podcasts are you into at the moment?
I enjoy an audiobook - not that I have gotten into one recently. Perhaps, take this as inspiration to find one!

What would you sing at karaoke night?
I have only ever done Karaoke once - loved it! My song of choice would be 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
This is a tough one. A toss-up between cheese and sushi.

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?
Teleportation. That way I can travel to many beautiful destinations, with ease. No airplanes/stress needed!

What's your favourite holiday destination?
I have been to Queensland a few times now, I really enjoy it. My next step would be Europe, one day soon. Fingers crossed.

Do you collect anything?
A special coin collection. This originated from my Grandpa, Mum's Dad. I have been doing this for many years now. I'm actually quite proud of it.

What do you do for fun?
Fun to me is outings with my partner/friends for brunch or lunch or dinner or even a coffee (depends what suits). Because with that, there is a catching up to do and I love conversations. I enjoy the cinemas too.

What are your hobbies?
Does shopping classify as a hobby? I am yet to pick up one.

What is something that you’re really passionate about?
Organisation. Anyone who knows me would say that I am super organised. My students know it too, I think...

What is something you could spend hours doing?
Watching Netflix or Disney Plus. I do enjoy a movie marathon, when I find the time to actually do so. Yes, I am a night owl.

What is something you wish you did more often?
Go for my weekly walks (I have let that go this as of late) - great for fitness, health, wellbeing, an all rounder really.

What is a guilty pleasure you enjoy?
Buying a takeaway decaf vanilla latte (or a hot chocolate if I am feeling that) most days of the week.